However, some common elements and methods for documenting data models include a data dictionary, an entity-relationship diagram (ERD), a data flow diagram (DFD), a data model description, and code ...

The data modeling tools include: ‘Table Designer,’ ‘Database Diagrams’ and ‘Data Flow Diagram.’ Users can also create flowcharts, UML diagrams, ERD diagrams, mind maps and process ...

Entity-rich model: These are formal diagrams that represent relationships between entities in a database. IBM explains that data architects use several ER modeling tools to create visual maps that ...

The process of normalizing a database is explained, progressing from the First Normal Form (1NF) to the Third Normal Form (3NF). A physical ERD diagram is included, demonstrating relationships (1-to-1 ...

Current enterprise data architectures include NoSQL databases co-existing with RDBMS. In this article, author discusses a solution for managing NoSQL & relational data using unified data modeling.

Data modeling has always had a push-me/pull-you relationship in the IT world. The idea of complete logical and physical data models, insightful definitions, coherent data flow diagrams, and other ...