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 ...

The requirements for a logical and physical database vary by size and design parameters. A logical database must be able to access and identify all files within the storage system to operate ...

Topics include basic concepts of database technology, an introduction to SQL, techniques for logical and physical database design, interaction with a commercial DBMS, and data warehousing. MIST.2010 ...

Thou shalt always document thy database design. A lack of documentation will make future modification difficult at best, impossible at worst. Be sure to document every design decision (both logical ...