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What is the purpose of a distributed database management system?

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• Data are located near "greatest demand" site

• Faster data access

• Faster data processing

• Growth facilitation

• Improved communications

• Reduced operating costs

• User-friendly interface

• Less danger of a single-point failure

• Processor independence

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