Data Modeling Made Simple, 2nd Edition: A Practical Guide for Business and IT Professionals

Steve Hoberman

ISBN 10: 0977140067 / ISBN 13: 9780977140060

Published by Technics Publications, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Data Modeling Made Simple, 2nd Edition: A Practical Guide for Business and IT Professionals
• Publisher: Technics Publications
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0977140067
• ISBN 13: 9780977140060
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Like New
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Data Modeling Made Simple will provide you with a practical working knowledge of data modeling concepts and best practices. Master these ten objectives:

1. Know when a data model is needed and which type of data model is most effective for each situation
2. Read a data model of any size and complexity with the same confidence as reading a book
3. Build a fully normalized relational data model, as well as an easily navigatable dimensional model
4. Apply techniques to turn a logical data model into an efficient physical design
5. Leverage several templates to make requirements gathering more efficient and accurate
6. Explain all ten categories of the Data Model Scorecard(r)
7. Learn strategies to improve your working relationships with others
8. Appreciate the impact unstructured data has on our data modeling deliverables
9. Learn basic UML concepts
10. Put data modeling in context with XML, metadata, and agile development

About the Author

Steve Hoberman is one of the world's most well-known data modeling gurus. He understands the human side of data modeling and has evangelized "next generation" techniques. Steve taught his first data modeling class in 1992 and since then has educated more than 10,000 people about data modeling and business intelligence techniques. He has presented at over 50 international conferences, authored three data modeling books, founded the Design Challenges group, and invented the Data Model Scorecard(r).