Data modeling is the procedure of crafting a visual representation of an entire information system or portions of it in order to convey connections between data points and structures. The objective is ...

Erwin is a Data Modeling and Database Design Application Case Tool working on Windows. CA ERwin DM creates a blueprint for the enterprises to work on a design solution. ERwin Data Modeler (ERwin) is a ...

Back in the 1970s, the ANSI SPARC three-tiered model arose, foreshadowing a smooth intertwining of data and architectural design. The three tiers concept isolated the physical storage needs of data ...

Softbuilder, a French software expert for innovative database tools, is offering a free 6-months license for each license bought for their leading software ERBuilder Data Modeler, a reference for easy ...

At its heart, data modeling is about understanding how data flows through a system. Just as a map can help us understand a city’s layout, data modeling can help us understand the complexities of a ...

NoSQL entered the scene nearly six years ago as an alternative to traditional relational databases. The offerings from the major relational vendors couldn’t cut it in terms of the cost, scalability, ...

Big data is less predictable than traditional data, and therefore requires special consideration when building models. Here are some things to keep in mind. Image: iStock/z_wei Data modeling is a ...

Jeff Carpenter is a technical evangelist at DataStax. The past 10 years have seen the explosive growth of large-scale distributed systems. This trend has produced a whirlwind of creativity in the ...