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ramdas
Posting Yak Master
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 Posted - 2003-05-15 : 10:13:52
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| Hi folks,We currently have a database which serves our reporting needs. The database is in Sql server 2000. I am in charge of re-architecting the database. This is my first experience at database architecting, What would be a good place to start. Any tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated.Thank youRamdasRamdas NarayananSQL Server DBA |
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Andraax
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2003-05-15 : 10:17:53
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| Maybe you should read a book about it?I can recommend Professional SQL Server 2000 Database Design, by Louis Davidson (Wrox) |
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Scott
Posting Yak Master
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Posted - 2003-05-15 : 10:23:23
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Don't understand??? quote:
This is my first experience at database architecting
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Ramdas Narayanan SQL Server DBA
Can download chapter 6 for free. All about normalisation, a good place to start.Scott |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
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Posted - 2003-05-15 : 10:23:47
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| Do you have any data modeling experience?Type in data modeling in the artical e search on the home page...Also check out:http://www.sqlteam.com/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=26167You need a sound logical design BEFORE you physically implement anything.It's not a little thing.Brett8-) |
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ramdas
Posting Yak Master
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Posted - 2003-05-15 : 11:05:15
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| Hi folks,Thanks for your pointersRamdas NarayananSQL Server DBA |
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