mdhealy, I'd agree with you, but unfortunately, it's the reality of the situation. I've been in the position where I've said, "I would prefer you build your database this way..." (DBAs didn't have veto) and when asked why I said, "Normalization!" That's when I got the blank stare.

K. Brian Kelley

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