| Description |
xx, 426 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Background. 1. Introduction. 2. The relational model. 3. The database application lifecycle -- Pt. 2. Database analysis and design techniques. 4. Fact-finding. 5. Entity-Relationship modeling. 6. Normalization -- Pt. 3. Logical database design. 7. Overview of the methodology. 8. Logical database design - Step 1. 9. Logical database design - Step 2. 10. Logical database design - Step 3. 11. Advanced modeling techniques -- Pt. 4. Physical database design. 12. Physical database design - Step 4. 13. Physical database design - Step 5. 14. Physical database design - Step 6. 15. Physical database design - Step 7. 16. Physical database design - Step 8. 17. Sample StayHome queries using SQL and QBE -- Pt. 5. Second worked example. 18. Perfect Pets - Logical database design. 19. Perfect Pets - Physical database design. App. A. Alternative data modeling notations -- App. B. Summary of the database design methodology -- App. C. File organizations and indexes -- App. D. Common data models |
| Summary |
"Look in this book and CD-ROM for: step-by-step instructions on designing and building databases; hints and tips for success; comprehensive guidance on avoiding pitfalls and traps; how to create data models using the new design notation, UML (with appendices mapping to Chen's notation and the Crow's Feet notation); two full length, coded example databases written on Microsoft Access 97 and Oracle 8; evaluation copy of Rational's UML visual modeling tool, Rose; and shortcuts - 15 sample data models to adapt to your needs, chosen from 7 common business areas, plus SQL scripts for each on the CD-ROM."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
One CD-ROM in pocket attached to inside back cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Database design.
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UML (Computer science)
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| Author |
Begg, Carolyn E.
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| ISBN |
0201674769 paperback |
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