Chapter 1 Data Modeling Overview
Databases
Why a Sound Data Model Is Important
The Process of Data Modeling
Summary
Chapter 2 Elements Used in Logical Data Models
Entities
Attributes
Referential Integrity
Relationships
Using Subtypes and Supertypes
Summary
Chapter 3 Physical Elements of Data Models
Physical Storage
Referential Integrity
Programming
Implementing Supertypes and Subtypes
Summary
Chapter 4 Normalizing a Data Model
What Is Normalization?
Determining Normal Forms
Denormalization
Summary
PART II Business Requirements
Chapter 5 Requirements Gathering
Requirements Gathering Overview
Gathering Requirements Step by Step
Business Needs
Balancing Technical Limitations with Business Needs
Gathering Usage Data
Summary