The Data Model Profile is a UML extension that supports the modeling of relational databases in UML. It includes custom extensions for such things as tables, data base schema, table keys, triggers, ...

It can get complicated trying to decipher what is actually offered by DBMSs that market themselves as multi-model. Which models? Delivered how? But using a DBMS that supports more than one model can ...

Data modeling is the process of defining datapoints and struc­tures at a detailed or abstract level to communicate information about the data shape, content, and relationships to target audiences.

Increasingly, customers are demanding that their databases take on multiple chores. Emergence of multi-model databases providing developers multiple paths through APIs is the latest evidence of ...

Data modeling tools create a simple, easy-to-understand diagram of data flow. Explore the best software now.

Microsoft has made a promised public preview of its Common Data Model (CDM) entity database available to testers. CDM is at the heart of the coming Microsoft Dynamics 365 bundle.

BMC Software's Doug Mueller cites the shortcomings of CMDBs and explains how a federated data model can overcome them.