Too often, denormalization is suggested as the first thing to consider when tackling query performance problems. It is said to be a necessary compromise to be made when a rigorous logical design hits an inadequate database system. As the saying goes, “Normalize ‘til it hurts, then denormalize ‘til it works”. In reality, Denormalization always leads eventually to tears.
2008-07-28
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Learn how to build a B-tree similar to those used by databases to implement indexes.
2008-06-25
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Last time, we discussed Table inheritance, which allowed us to easily reduce redundancies in our table design by creating "base" or "super" tables that contain columns and relations that "sub-tables" automatically inherit.
2008-05-28
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In this article I will try to address some of the design suggestions and experiences that I had in managing similar database.
2008-05-19
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Part 15 of this series examines what cost is paid when tables are separated into multiple databases on the same server.
2008-05-05
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In our organization, I have noticed that database requirements are never included as a portion of the system requirements. The requirements always focus on the interface and we derive the database design from the interface as well as fill in some of the gaps.
2008-03-26
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Entity-Attribute-Value model (EAV) is used interchangeably with name for name value pair. This article will try to address advantages and disadvantages of EAV modelling
2008-03-24
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When designing a database, we sometimes come across situations where there are multiple types of entities that we are modeling, but we'd like them to all have certain attributes or relations in common. Using "sub-type" tables is a simple way to implement table inheritance in SQL Server.
2008-03-12
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This is one in a series of articles dealing with Database Design following the design of a single system from start to finish.
2008-01-31
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An exploration of the process of translating a conceptual model to a logical model, and ultimately, a faithful implementation using T-SQL.
2008-01-03
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After detecting deadlocks in SQL Server 2025 and lowering the time threshold for detecting future issues, when does the Database Engine return to the 5s default interval?
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