Database Solutions, w. CD-ROM: A Step-by-step Guide to Building Databases

Provides detailed instruction on using UML for data modeling with ready-to-use data models and databases and examples for building your own database in Oracle and Access. Softcover. CD-ROM included. CD-Rom contains: Up-to-date evaluation versions of visual modeling tool Rational Rose -- Implementation of the StayHome database application in Microsoft Access 97 -- SQL script to create an implementation of Perfect Pets database application -- SQL script for each common data model defined in Appendix D to create corresponding set of base tables for database application This book presents a step-by-step, UML-based methodology for database analysis and design that can be mastered by both technical and nontechnical readers. Using this methodology, database developers can create applications that are more effective, efficient and easier to maintain.