Continuous decline of data storage costs has made data replication an affordable solution for distributed database systems. On the other hand, data replication may not be a straightforward decision due to its disadvantages. Discuss whether data replication is advantageous for distributed systems where most of the processes are based on update queries or read-only queries. Give an example for each type of system.

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Data replication in distributed database systems has both advantages and disadvantages and its suitability depends on the specific requirements of the ... View the full answer