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nReusable code: A
facility for storing and retrieving prewritten
program modules for insertion into other programs to improve productivity
nSoftware development
library: Tools for rapid system development
nBackup and recovery: A facility for automatic storage backup, restart, and recovery
nSecurity and privacy
safeguards: Password protect, data encryption, and data access controls
nLinks to other DBMS: Links to enable transparent data transfer between database systems
Fourth-Generation
Languages