Paulraj Ponniah

Data Modeling Fundamentals

A Practical Guide for It Professionals

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Providing a practical approach for IT professionals to acquire the necessary knowledge and expertise in data modeling to function effectively, Data Modeling Fundamentals clearly describes how a generic data model is created to represent the enterprise information requirements. The all-encompassing guide begins with an overview of basic data modeling concepts, introduces the methods and techniques, provides a comprehensive case study to present the details of the data model components, covers the implementation of the data model with emphasis on quality components, and concludes with a presentation of a realistic approach to data modeling.

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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:

_ An overview of data modeling concepts, techniques, and symbols
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Anatomy of a comprehensive data model describing the various components
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Extensive details of entities, attributes, identifiers, and relationships
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Transition from data modeling to database design and implementation, datanormalization, and modeling for decision-support systems
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Quality data modeling and agile data modeling in practice
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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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 14679049000
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 925g
• ISBN-13: 9780471790495
• ISBN-10: 0471790494
• Artikelnr.: 22578971

Autorenporträt

PAULRAJ PONNIAH, PHD, an Adjunct Professor, teaches college courses in database design and data warehousing. He has over twenty-five years of experience as an information technology consultant, and has worked for such organizations as Texaco, Sotheby's, North American Philips, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New York, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, International Flavors & Fragrances, and Panasonic. Dr. Ponniah has published two successful books and continues to lecture to information technology professionals on data modeling, database design, and data warehousing.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Acknowledgments. PART I: INTRODUCTION TO DATA MODELING. 1. Data
Modeling: An Overview. 2. Methods, Techniques, and Symbols. PART II. DATA
MODELING FUNDAMENTALS. 3. Anatomy of a Data Model. 4. Objects or Entities
in Detail. 5. Attributes and Identifiers in Detail. 6. Relationships in
Detail. PART III. DATA MODEL IMPLEMENTATION. 7. Data Modeling to Database
Design. 8. Data Normalization. 9. Modeling for Decision-Support Systems.
PART IV. PRACTICAL APPROACH TO DATA MODELING. 10. Ensuring Quality in the
Data Model. 11. Agile Data Modeling in Practice. 12. Data Modeling:
Practical Tips. References. Glossary. Index.