Data Modeling Made Simple, 2nd Edition: A Practical Guide for Business and IT Professionals
Data Modeling Made Simple will provide you with a practical working knowledge of data modeling concepts and best practices. Master these ten objectives:<ol><li>Know when a data model is needed and which type of data model is most effective for each situation</li><li>Read a data model of any size and complexity with the same confidence as reading a book</li><li>Build a fully normalized relational data model, as well as an easily navigatable dimensional model</li><li>Apply techniques to turn a logical data model into an efficient physical design</li><li>Leverage several templates to make requirements gathering more efficient and accurate</li><li>Explain all ten categories of the Data Model Scorecard(r)</li><li>Learn strategies to improve your working relationships with others</li><li>Appreciate the impact unstructured data has on our data modeling deliverables</li><li>Learn basic UML concepts</li><li>Put data modeling in context with XML, metadata, and agile development</li></ol>