[Introduction to DB Design & Tuning] Thinking Methods and Approaches for Blazing-Fast Optimization of 'Heavy Databases' Learned in the Field

When operating web applications or business systems for many years, the 'database (DB) performance degradation problem' is ...
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SQL Server database design best practices and tips for DBAs

Knowing what you want from SQL Server is probably the biggest step toward running it successfully in business applications, according to consultant Koen Verbeeck. It's not just about knowing how SQL ...
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A Sane Approach to Database Design

A Sane Approach to Database Design *Media Copies Are Available For ?A Sane Approach to Database Design? Monroe, Michigan - October 7, 2008 -- Computers aren't hard to use. Bad software is hard to use.
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What is an ER diagram? Understanding database relationships

An entity relationship (ER) diagram is a visual way to show how information is organized in a database. It lets people see the main entities, the information stored about them and the relationships ...
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Chapter 1: Introducing Performance Tuning and Physical Database Design

1.1 What is performance tuning? What is the goal of tuning a SQL Server database? The goal is to improve performance until acceptable levels are reached. Acceptable levels can be defined in a number ...
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Database Administrator vs. Database Architect: What’s the Difference?

A database admin is responsible for the operation of databases, whereas a database architect manages the design, implementation and maintenance of databases. Key skills needed Operating systems (Linux ...