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The Data Model Resource Book, Volume 1

A Library of Universal Data Models for All Enterprises
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The Data Model Resource Book, Volume 1 by Len Silverston offers a quick and reliable approach to building proven databases for core business functions. This updated edition presents standardised data models for essential functions such as human resources management, accounting, and project management, making corporate database development more efficient and cost effective. It complements a companion CD-ROM featuring ready-to-use design templates.
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This book is ideal for database developers, IT professionals, and business analysts interested in efficient database design for common business processes.

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The development of corporate database systems is complex, time-consuming, and expensive, causing developers to look for ways to cut costs. Len Silverston found a way to do this by identifying core data models that most companies share, standardizing them, and making them available on this CD-ROM.

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A quick and reliable way to build proven databases for core business functions

Industry experts raved about The Data Model Resource Book when it was first published in March 1997 because it provided a simple, cost-effective way to design databases for core business functions. Len Silverston has now revised and updated the hugely successful first edition, while adding a companion volume to take care of more specific requirements of different businesses.

This updated volume provides a common set of data models for specific core functions shared by most businesses, like human resources management, accounting, and project management. These models are standardised and are easily replicated by developers looking for ways to make corporate database development more efficient and cost-effective.

This guide is the perfect complement to The Data Model Resource CD-ROM, which is sold separately and provides the powerful design templates discussed in the book in a ready-to-use electronic format. A free demonstration CD-ROM is available with each copy of the print book, allowing you to try before you buy the full CD-ROM.

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Computer Shopper praised the book for its well thought out and adequately explained models, highlighting its practical utility for developers and database designers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471380238

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: Revised Edition

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Graeme Simsion

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 839g

Pages: 560

About the Author

LEN SILVERSTON (lsilverston @univdata.com) is founder and owner of Universal Data Models, LLC (www.universaldatamodels.com), a Colorado-based firm providing consulting and training for helping enterprises customize and implement "universal data models" and develop holistic, integrated systems. Mr. Silverston has over 20 years' experience in delivering data integration, database and data warehouse solutions to organizations.

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