The database design process is more than just the design of the physical database. It starts with reaching a complete understanding of the requirements. We extract the business objects from the current situation and plans for the future.  We established a common architecture and can build a persistent model. Then we can start the implementation of the physical data model and generate the database. The database itself will be used by applications. We have to build data access to the database. We all know that this is not the end of the story. This will need to be maintained for the life time of the system.

This presentation explains the whole lifecycle in word and demonstration. You will understand why each of the phases of the design process is important and how you can apply IBM Rational XDE to assist you.

With nearly 15 years of software industry experience, Daqvor Gornik has been dedicated to the data modeling market for more than a decade. Daqvor got his start as a developer, programming database solutions based on relational databases. From there, he moved into consulting and project management, and has held a variety and of functional roles focused on data modeling for database based applications. Daqvor has been with Rational Software for the past five years, where he is responsible for the development of its data modeling tools.  Daqvor completed his master's degree in computer science in Munich, Germany. He is a frequent speaker at software industry events in the US and abroad.