Database Design using the E-R Model Flashcards
Choosing a data model
Second Phase
characterize full the data need of the prospective database user
Initial Phase
Deciding on the database schema
Logical Design
Deciding on the physical layout of the database
Physical Design
Moving from an abstract model to the implementation of the database
Final Phase
collection of entities and relationship
Entity Relationship Model
formalize what design are bad and test for them
Normalization Theory
developed for database design allowing for specification of an enterprise schema that represents the overall logical structure of a database.
Entity Relationship Data Model
A picture showing the information created. stored and used by a business system
Entity Relation Diagram (ERD)
Information captured about an entity
Attributes
Names are noun
Attributes