Data Model Resource A Library of Universal Data Models for All Enterprises

This CD-ROM, a companion to Len Silverston2s The Data Model Resource Book, Revised Edition, Volume 1, arms you with a powerful set of data models and data warehouse designs that you can use to jumpstart your database development projects. Drawing on the critically acclaimed first edition of The Data Model Resource Book and companion CD-ROM-- and now fully updated and revised-- this CD-ROM will save you countless hours and thousands of dollars in database development costs by providing the SQL code you2ll need to implement the models described in the book or reverse-engineer them into your CASE tool. You2ll get actual, proven models as well as free demonstrations of models for such common business functions such as ordering and managing products, handling shipments, invoicing, accounting and budgeting, managing human resources, contact management, and project management. Plus, you2ll find new and expanded models for call center management, product customization, shipping and receiving, payments and collections, budgeting scenarios, and employee qualification and performance. New data mart designs are also provided in this revised edition, including financial analysis, inventory management, and shipping logistics. You can use these universal data models to: Customize enterprise and logical data models that meet the specific needs of your organization Convert logical data models to data warehouses and data marts Develop physical data designs and evaluate design options based on these models Integrate databases and data warehouses across the enterprise Validate your organization2s existing data models You2ll also want to check out the companion volume/CD of The Data Model Resource Book, Revised Edition, Volume 2 (0-471-35348-5), and its companion CD-ROM data model sets (each sold separately), which features universal data models tailored to various specific industries and applications. A free demonstration of the Volume 2 CD-ROM is available on this CD-ROM product.Silverston, Len is the author of 'Data Model Resource A Library of Universal Data Models for All Enterprises' with ISBN 9780471418726 and ISBN 0471418722.