The era of the one-size-fits-all database has been over for some time. IT shops realized years ago that not all the data their organizations needed to store, process and present to end users neatly ...

The database world is getting a bit muddied when it comes to managing data variety. Not so long ago, with the exception of a few leading database management system (DBMS) platforms, databases ...

Back in the 1970s, the ANSI SPARC three-tiered model arose, foreshadowing a smooth intertwining of data and architectural design. The three tiers concept isolated the physical storage needs of data ...

Data modeling is the procedure of crafting a visual representation of an entire information system or portions of it in order to convey connections between data points and structures. The objective is ...

Most projects benefit from having a data model. This article gives an overview of the most common types. At its heart, data modeling is about understanding how data flows through a system. Just as a ...

Softbuilder, a French software expert for innovative database tools, is offering a free 6-months license for each license bought for their leading software ERBuilder Data Modeler, a reference for easy ...

From ISAM to XML, data has proven to be the power that runs businesses. Back in August 2001, Pervasive Software's Ken White gave us a roundup on the state of data storage and management, and his ...