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Chapter 3 – Logical <strong>Data</strong> Modeling<br />

Logical data models are just the first step in the data design life cycle. Logical data models<br />

help you capture the requirements of the business, and you start creating the future design<br />

of your schemas and databases before you design the physical storage and deploy the<br />

model.<br />

This chapter covers the following concepts:<br />

Note:<br />

• How to design a logical data model<br />

• Creating diagrams to visually display the design of your models<br />

• Developing glossary models and naming standards for your organization<br />

• Applying those glossary models and naming standards to your data models<br />

For more information about Logical <strong>Data</strong> Modeling, review the eBook <strong>Data</strong>base<br />

Fundamentals that is part of this book series.

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