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A goldmine of valuable tools for data modelers!
Data modelers render raw data-names, addresses, and sales totals, for instance-into information such as customer profiles and seasonal buying patterns that can be used for making critical business decisions. This book brings together thirty of the most effective tools for solving common modeling problems. The author provides an example of each tool and describes what it is, why it is needed, and how it is generally used to model data for both databases and data warehouses, along with tips and warnings. Blank sample copies of all worksheets and checklists described are provided in an appendix.
Companion Web site features updates on the latest tools and techniques, plus links to related sites offering automated tools.

A goldmine of valuable tools for data modelers!

Data modelers render raw data-names, addresses, and sales totals, for instance-into information such as customer profiles and seasonal buying patterns that can be used for making critical business decisions. This book brings together thirty of the most effective tools for solving common modeling problems. The author provides an example of each tool and describes what it is, why it is needed, and how it is generally used to model data for both databases and data warehouses, along with tips and warnings. Blank sample copies of all worksheets and checklists described are provided in an appendix.

Companion Web site features updates on the latest tools and techniques, plus links to related sites offering automated tools.

"Data Modeler's Workbench" - Dieses Buch ist eine wahre Fundgrube fur Datenmodellierer. Ein kompletter Leitfaden zur Losung allgemeiner Modellierungsprobleme, der uber 30 der besten und effektivsten Tools in einem einzigen handlichen Band anschaulich und praxisnah erlautert. Mit diesen Tools konnen Sie die Geschwindigkeit, Genauigkeit, Flexibilitat und Konsistenz Ihrer Datenbank, Ihres Data Warehouse und Ihrer betrieblichen Anwendungen deutlich verbessern. Jedes Tool wird an einem konkreten Beispiel erklart. Daruber hinaus, beschreibt der Autor detailliert, was jedes Tool kann, warum es benotigt wird, und wie es im allgemeinen eingesetzt wird, um Daten fur Datenbanken und Data Warehouses entsprechend zu modellieren. Mit einer Fulle von Tipps und Ratschlagen, auch zu moglichen Fehlerquellen. Ein Anhang enthalt Musterkopien der besprochenen Worksheets und Checklisten. Auf der begleitenden Website werden die neuesten Tools und Techniken standig aktualisiert; ausserdem enthalt sie Links zu verwandten Sites, die automatisierte Tools anbieten.
Autor Steven Hoberman ist ein renommierter Experte auf diesem Gebiet. Seit uber 10 Jahren arbeitet er auf dem Gebiet der Datenmodellierung fur Telekommunikations- , Finanz- und Produktionsunternehmen; aktuell ist er bei Mars, Inc. als Lead Data Warehouse Entwickler tatig.

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"This book is chock-full of useful techniques and tips for improving data models and designs. And it's an entertaining read as well-a terrific combination!"
-Wayne Eckerson, Director of Education and Research, The Data Warehousing Institute

A data model is the heart and soul of any application, providing a foundation for efficient data entry and retrieval. It needs to be consistent with other models within your organization, accurately capture the current business requirements, and evolve to support changing business needs.

Data Modeler's Workbench contains more than twenty finely tuned tools aimed at improving the speed, accuracy, flexibility, and consistency of your database, data warehouse, and operational applications. Steve Hoberman explains each tool with the help of detailed examples, showing how to apply each tool and where in the operational and reporting environment each tool is most effective. You can customize the tools in this book for your particular industry, organization, or project.

The companion Web site features:
* Downloadable copies of the worksheets and checklists that modelers can use on their own projects
* Updates on the latest tools, techniques, and discussion forums
* Links to other data modeling sites

Advance Praise:

"Any data modeler should own a copy of Steve Hoberman's book on data modeling tools and techniques."
-David Marco, President, Enterprise Warehousing Solutions, Inc.

"Steve Hoberman has written a truly valuable book that is sure to advance the discipline of data modeling."
-David Wells, Founder and Principal Consultant, Infocentric

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Foreword
 
 Introduction
 
 Acknowledgments
 
 PART 1: BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
 
 Chapter 1 Using Anecdotes, Analogies, and Presentations to Illustrate Data Modeling Concepts
 
 Chapter 2 Meta Data Bingo
 
 Chapter 3 Ensuring High-Quality Definitions
 
 Chapter 4 Project Planning for the Data Modeler
 
 PART 2: ANALYZING THE REQUIREMENTS
 
 Chapter 5 Subject Area Analysis
 
 Chapter 6 Subject Area Modeling
 
 Chapter 7 Logical Data Analysis
 
 PART 3: MODELING THE REQUIREMENTS AND SOME ADVICE
 
 Chapter 8 The Normalization Hike and Denormalization Survival Guide
 
 Chapter 9 The Abstraction Safety Guide and Components
 
 Chapter 10 Data Model Beauty Tips
 
 Chapter 11 Planning a Long and Prosperous Career in Data Modeling
 
 Suggested Reading
 
 Index

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