Taking a practical approach, this revised book describes database conversion techniques, reverse engineering and forward engineering, and re-engineering methodology for information systems, offering a systematic software engineering approach for reusing existing database systems built with "old" technology. Many examples, illustrations and case studies are used, making the methodology easy to follow.
From the reviews of the second edition:
"This book addresses the problem of how to apply schema integration techniques for information systems, including system migration and reengineering. ... I would recommend this book to someone performing the function of database administrator, or doing database design or another database-related task, or to anyone interested in the database area. They would find this book complementary, and would probably benefit from reading it." -- Norita Ahmad, Computing Reviews, December, 2006
"This book addresses the problem of how to apply schema integration techniques for information systems, including system migration and reengineering. ... I would recommend this book to someone performing the function of database administrator, or doing database design or another database-related task, or to anyone interested in the database area. They would find this book complementary, and would probably benefit from reading it." -- Norita Ahmad, Computing Reviews, December, 2006