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Data Modeling Fundamentals: A Practical Guide for IT Professionals
ISBN: 978-0-470-14101-4
June 2007
464 pages
A ONE-STOP, DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO DATA MODELING FOR IT PROFESSIONALS
Data Modeling Fundamentals is a comprehensive guide to the foundation and principles behind data modeling and its essential role in successful database design. The only book specifically addressing the essentials of data modeling for IT professionals, it includes:
Anatomy of a comprehensive data model describing the various components
Extensive details of entities, attributes, identifiers, and relationships
Transition from data modeling to database design and implementation, datanormalization, and modeling for decision-support systems
Quality data modeling and agile data modeling in practice
Trends in data modeling methodologies and techniques
Chapter summaries with review questions and exercises at the conclusion of each chapter help readers gauge their understanding of the material presented. Complete with real-world examples, references, and an abundance of practical tips and suggestions, Data Modeling Fundamentals is an indispensable resource for both novice and experienced data modelers.