The end goal of database design is to be able to transform a logical data model into an actual physical database. A logical data model is required before you can even begin to design a physical ...

Physical: Design a model for implementing the logical model that considers the RDBMS to be used. During this phase, you’ll describe tables, indexes, and so on.

The requirements for a logical and physical database vary by size and design parameters. A logical database must be able to access and identify all files within the storage system to operate ...

• Data architect: Responsible for the logical and physical design and implementation of data and systems architecture for databases, warehouses and decision-support systems.

When building up a logical design, primary keys should be identified by the actual data points in play. Generated or surrogate keys should be held in abeyance until dealing with the physical design ...

The design of a database, and how to determine the relationships between tables and organization of data, are monumentally difficult tasks that can be make or break any software development project.

Sadly, companies often end up with a cloud architecture that works. “It works” does not describe an optimal solution. The functional-yet-less-optimal architecture will deliver far less value ...

Teradata, a division of NCR Corporation, has announced the launch of the Teradata Communications Logical Data Model (LDM) Version 5.0. NCR is represented in South Africa by National Data Systems ...