Normalization

Database modeling question

I have a quandry on my hands. Another developer and I are designing a replacement for an older custom application, and we're deep into data modeling. We can't agree on a solution. More precisely, I think it should go one way, he thinks it should go a different way, and I can't quite prove that...

what is normalization

what is normalization

SQL Server worst practices

Hello, My name is Nick Bellistri and I am the assistant site editor for SearchSQLServer.com. Jeremy Kadlec, a performance and tuning expert at SearchSQLServer.com, recently wrote up what he considers some of the worst SQL Server practices and offered recommended fixes. You can see the list here:...

Upgrade to SQL Server 2005 sooner or later?

Hello, I'm the editor of SearchSQLServer.com and I am hoping to get your opinons on a timely topic. Prior to Microsoft announcing its November 7 release date for SQL Server 2005, we had run a poll asking site members: How have the delays with SQL Server 2005 affected your organization's plans? ...

Stored Procedure Error

This is mu stored Procedure: CREATE PROCEDURE ADMINISTRATOR.DIMS_SP_PerformSearch ( vuserId integer, vsearchText varchar(500) , vfromID integer, voption integer ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- SQL Stored Procedure...

Oracle 9i Designer

Do you have any opinions on the use of Designer versus a tool like Erwin or PowerDesigner in handling the following concerns: Database generation Reverse engineering Accurately representing every detail of a database Speed Use for different DB platforms Thanks for any comments.