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ER/STUDIO OVERVIEW > DEVELOPING A DATA MODEL
Reverse Engineering a Database
1 Reverse engineer a database; Reverse Engineering an Existing Database.
Importing a File to Create a New Database
1 Import data from a variety of sources to create a new database; Importing a Model from an ERX File, Importing a
Model from an SQL File, and Importing a Data Model from Describe.
Ensuring Data Integrity
1 Ensure object names conform to business standards by creating and applying naming conventions; Enforcing
Naming Standards Using Naming Standards Templates.
2 Ensure data values are within a specified range or that they match a value defined in a list by defining reference
values; Defining Valid Attribute Data Using Reference Values.
3 Ensure data input in tables or column is valid by add rules; Promoting Data Integrity Through Rules.
Automating Data Model Creation and Maintenance
1 Accelerate entity creation and updates by creating domains; Reusing Attribute Definitions Using Domains.
2 Assist user data entry by assigning default values; Defining Valid Attribute Data Using Reference Values.
3 Create macros to perform repetitive tasks; Automating ER/Studio.)
4 Define default values for attributes, domains, and user datatypes; Create and Edit Defaults.
5 Add reusable procedural logic; Reusing Procedural Logic.
Fine Tuning the Data Model
1 Validate the model; Validating the Model.
2 Customize the datatype mappings; Customizing Datatype Mappings.
3 Create user-defined datatypes for domains and attributes; Ensuring Consistent Domain Definitions Using User
Datatypes.
4 Generate a physical model; Generating a Physical Data Model.
5 Normalize to reduce data redundancy; Normalization.
6 Denormalize to improve performance; Denormalizing the Physical Model.
Securing the Data Model
1 Check the data model in to the Repository; Saving Changed Items to the Repository (Checking In).
2 Prevent the data model from being updated or viewed by unauthorized persons by creating Users and Roles and
apply them to the data model; Creating and Managing Users and Creating and Managing Roles.
3 Prevent the database from being updated or viewed by unauthorized persons by creating Users and Roles and
apply them to the data model; Creating and Editing Database Users and Creating and Editing Database Roles.
4 Specify data security information; Enforcing Security Using Data Security Types and Properties.
Preparing for Review and Implementation
1 Customize the model display; Customizing the Data Model.
2 Provide additional documentation for data model reviewers by creating attachments; Validating the Model.
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