Leon Has Been Reading About New Technologies in Data Storage

question 90

Multiple Choice

Leon has been reading about new technologies in data storage and he is really excited about object databases.In particular,the new SANS storage with fiber optic connection was recently written up in CIO Magazine as an exciting new development on the database scene.The project team should:

• A)Go with Leon's idea as it seems to be an exciting development
• B)Go with a cube database system as it might be the bridge between SANS storage/ object databases and relational databases
• C)Ignore Leon as a terrible dreamer who has no concept of reality
• D)Discuss the options as a group, but try to caution Leon about the potential steep learning curve
• E)None of the above

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