Category Archives: data modeling

On Design, the Internet, and Taming the Hostile Database

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

When DBAs are involved in designing databases that need to support Internet-enabled applications it seems that common sense and data management knowledge frequently fly out the window. Why is this? In today’s post we will investigate the impact of e-business … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Database Design: From Logical to Physical

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

A proper database design cannot be thrown together quickly by novices. What is required is a practiced and formal approach to gathering data requirements and modeling data. This modeling effort requires a formal approach to the discovery and identification of … Continue reading →

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The Many Different Types of DBAs

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Although DBAs, at a high level, are tasked with managing and assuring the efficiency of database systems, there are actually many different DBAs. Some focus on logical design; others focus on physical design; some DBAs specialize in building systems and … Continue reading →

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Data Modeling Concepts Every DBA Should Know

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

Organizations often force the DBA to take on the job of data modeling. Unfortunately, that does not mean that the DBAs are always well-trained in data modeling, nor does it mean that DBAs are best suited to take on the … Continue reading →

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