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21 October 2014

Redgate Data Modeler

Redgate Data Modeler

21 October 2014

Now You Can Print a Diagram

We hadn’t planned on adding a feature to print diagrams. Our original idea was that Redgate Data Modeler would supersede paper diagrams. Nevertheless, some of our users pointed out that they rely heavily on printouts (Export to PDF topic). So, I'd like to announce a new feature called "Export to PDF"… Read more
Redgate Data Modeler

Redgate Data Modeler

7 October 2014

Redgate Data Modeler

Redgate Data Modeler

7 October 2014

What Is a Database Index?

Sooner or later there comes a moment when database performance is no longer satisfactory. One of the very first things you should turn to when that happens is database indexing. This article will give you a general overview on what indexes are without digging into too much detail. Read more
Redgate Data Modeler

Redgate Data Modeler

6 August 2014

Redgate Data Modeler

Redgate Data Modeler

6 August 2014

UML Notation

UML is popular for its notations. We all know that UML is for visualizing, specifying, and documenting the components of software and non software systems. What's more, UML has many types of diagrams which are divided into two categories. Some types represent structural information, others general types of behavior. Among… Read more
Redgate Data Modeler

Redgate Data Modeler

4 August 2014

Redgate Data Modeler

Redgate Data Modeler

4 August 2014

IDEF1X Notation

IDEF1X is a method for designing relational databases with a syntax that supports constructs in developing conceptual schema. Not everyone knows that this notation has an interesting history. Indeed, the need for semantic data models was first recognized by the U.S. Air Force in the mid-1970s. Let's take a closer… Read more
Redgate Data Modeler

Redgate Data Modeler

2 August 2014

Redgate Data Modeler

Redgate Data Modeler

2 August 2014

Chen Notation

Continuing our trip through different ERD notations, let's review the Chen ERD notation. Peter Chen, who developed entity-relationship modeling and published his work in 1976, was one of the pioneers of using the entity relationship concepts in software and information system modeling and design. The Chen ERD notation is still… Read more