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 ...

Actually, a more fundamental problem with database design is improper normalization. By focusing on normalization, data modeling and database design, you can avoid creating a hostile database. Without ...

Bharat Kumar Dokka is a distinguished Associate Technical Architect with over 15 years of experience in database product ...