IntroductionWhen you start learning database design, the first rule usually drilled into you is "normalize." That's how I ...

Database normalization is the process of organizing data into tables in such a way that the results of using the database are always unambiguous and as intended. Such normalization is intrinsic to ...

In relational database design, normalization theory is fundamental to reducing data redundancy and avoiding update anomalies. However, identifying all keys and prime attributes—a critical step in ...

A proper database design cannot be thrown together quickly by novices. A practiced and formal approach to gathering data requirements and modeling data is mandatory. This modeling effort requires a ...

Introduce the concepts about relational models. Train students on how to convert a conceptual entity relationship model to a relational model. Introduce students with the reasons and process of ...

Knowing what you want from SQL Server is probably the biggest step toward running it successfully in business applications, according to consultant Koen Verbeeck. It's not just about knowing how SQL ...