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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.