SQL Server Database Modeling and Design

MUST READ SQL Server database design disasters: What not to do TIP - Inspired by what he recently found in some SQL Server shops, database architect Brian Walker shares advice for improved database design – and SQL Server performance. Physical data storage in SQL Server 2005 and 2008 BOOK EXCERPT - Learn the fundamentals of data storage in SQL Server 2005 and 2008, including tables, views and data types, in this book excerpt. Designing SQL Server non-clustered indexes for query optimization TIP - Optimize SQL Server non-clustered indexes and queries by considering index fields, compound indexes and SQL Server statistics' impact on non-clustered indexes. Creating SQL Server tables and columns: Quick tips to know TIP - Improve performance of SQL Server tables and columns by defining data types, indexes, keys, partitions and more. Create SQL Server columns and tables with these best practices.

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	Managing the development lifecycle with Visual Studio Team System 2008 Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 27 Apr 2009 TIP - Learn how Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition can add and modify objects, generate deployment scripts and manage the development lifecycle of your SQL Server databases.

	A first look at Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 11 Feb 2009 TIP - Learn about Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2008 for database professionals, a useful tool for database development with Microsoft SQL Server.

	Testing transaction log autogrowth behavior in SQL Server Submitted By: SearchSQLServer.com | 09 Feb 2009 TIP - Shrinking SQL Server transaction logs can undermine server performance. An expert runs various tests to determine how transaction log file size responds to various T-SQL commands.

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	Top 10 SQL Server Tips of 2008 SearchSQLServer.com | 16 Dec 2008 THE YEAR IN REVIEW - Get the top 10 SQL Server tips of 2008 on topics such as clustered index design, log shipping setup, date/time data conversions and many other aspects of SQL Server.

	Tutorial: SQL Server indexing tips to improve performance SearchSQLServer.com | 03 Dec 2008 TUTORIAL - Significantly improve your SQL Server performance through this tutorial on proper indexing choices. Learn how to design high performing indexes and tune your existing SQL indexes.

	Tutorial: Learn SQL Server basics from A-Z SearchSQLServer.com | 06 Nov 2008 TUTORIAL - If you're new to SQL Server of simply want a refresher on some fundamentals, check out this tutorial on topics from security and performance to SSIS and using native tools.

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	Q&A: Making the jump to 64-bit SQL Server 2005 SearchSQLServer.com | 24 Jan 2006 INTERVIEW - SQL Server 2005 was designed to harness 64-bit technology. Contributor Adam Machanic answers some common 64-bit questions and offers advice for making the upgrade.

	Microsoft launches Visual Studio 2005, including team version and VB.NET updates SearchVB.com | 07 Nov 2005 ARTICLE - Long awaited, Microsoft's Team Server supports modeling and testing and is said to improve development team members' ability to collaborate.

	Separation of users and schemas Addison-Wesley | 28 Feb 2005 ARTICLE - Learn about separation of users and schemas in SQL Server 2005 in this excerpt from "A First Look at SQL Server 2005 for Developers."

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	entity-relationship model 09 Feb 2004 WORD - The entity-relationship model (or ER model) is a way of graphically representing the logical relationships of entities (or objects) in order to create a database. The ER model was first proposed by Peter Pin-Shan Chen of ...

	DDBMS 28 Oct 2003 WORD - A DDBMS (distributed database management system) is a centralized application that manages a distributed database as if it were all stored on the same computer. The DDBMS synchronizes all the data periodically, and in cases ...

	view 01 Nov 2003 WORD - In a database management system, a view is a way of portraying information in the database. This can be done by arranging the data items in a specific order, by highlighting certain items, or by showing only certain items. ...

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to SQL Server Database Modeling and Design:  Web Services/SOA, SQL Server Stored Procedures, XML in SQL Server, SQL/Transact SQL (T-SQL), SQL Server Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehousing, .NET Development for SQL Server