single database
[/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/]
nounpl: single databases
banco de dados único
1. A unified database system that serves as the sole repository for an organization's data, eliminating data redundancy and ensuring consistency across all applications and users
The company migrated all departmental data into a single database to improve data integrity and reduce maintenance costs.
A empresa migrou todos os dados departamentais para um banco de dados único para melhorar a integridade dos dados e reduzir custos de manutenção.
2. In distributed systems, a centralized database that all nodes or applications connect to, as opposed to multiple distributed databases
Using a single database architecture simplifies backup and disaster recovery procedures.
Usar uma arquitetura de banco de dados único simplifica os procedimentos de backup e recuperação de desastres.
In Brazilian IT industry, 'banco de dados único' is the standard technical term used in enterprise architecture discussions. The shift from distributed to single database systems reflects broader trends in cloud computing and microservices, though organizations often debate the tradeoffs between centralization and scalability. In Portugal, 'base de dados' is the preferred terminology over the Brazilian 'banco de dados.'
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