EPACK DATABASE SYSTEMS WITH LOOSELEAF
EPACK DATABASE SYSTEMS WITH LOOSELEAF
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ISBN: 9780357475171
Author: Coronel
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Data Model:

  • Data Model refers to the logical inter relationship and the data flow involved between different data elements.
  • It defines how data is processed, connected and stored inside the system.
  • A data model can be either concrete or abstract.
  • It consists of components such as data types, data items, data sources, event sources, and links.
  • The three styles of data model are conceptual data model, physical data model, and logical data model.

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Importance of Data Models:

  • The main function of a data model is that they help to understand complexity of real world environment.
  • The data model is used by the database designer to enhance the interaction among designers, application programmers, and end users.
  • Data models will help to represent the required data and the format that is used for different businesses processes.
  • They help to prevent data redundancy.
  • The database design tools have made the development of data models to possibly diminish the database design error potential.
  • It also helps to eliminate the discrepancies between the database designs components and the real world data environment.

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