Information Modeling and Relational Databases

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Terry Halpin (Professor of Computer Science, INTI International University, Malaysia) Tony Morgan (Professor in Computer Science, INTI International University, Malaysia)

Information Modeling and Relational Databases

Terry Halpin (Professor of Computer Science, INTI International University, Malaysia), Tony Morgan (Professor in Computer Science, INTI International University, Malaysia)

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Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In
03 March 2008

Software Engineering; Databases; Relational databases

Information Modeling and Relational Databases, Second Edition, provides an introduction to ORM (Object-Role Modeling)and much more. In fact, it is the only book to go beyond introductory coverage and provide all of the in-depth instruction you need to transform knowledge from domain experts into a sound database design. This book is intended for anyone with a stake in the accuracy and efficacy of databases: systems analysts, information modelers, database designers and administrators, and programmers.

Terry Halpin, a pioneer in the development of ORM, blends conceptual information with practical instruction that will let you begin using ORM effectively as soon as possible. Supported by examples, exercises, and useful background information, his step-by-step approach teaches you to develop a natural-language-based ORM model, and then, where needed, abstract ER and UML models from it. This book will quickly make you proficient in the modeling technique that is proving vital to the development of accurate and efficient databases that best meet real business objectives.

By: Terry Halpin (Professor of Computer Science INTI International University Malaysia), Tony Morgan (Professor in Computer Science, INTI International University, Malaysia)
Imprint: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 47mm
Weight: 1.780kg
ISBN: 9780123735683
ISBN 10: 0123735688
Pages: 976
Publication Date: 03 March 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Replaced By: 9780443237904
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 Introduction 2 Information Levels and Frameworks 3 Conceptual Modeling: First Steps 4 Uniqueness Constraints 5 Mandatory Roles 6 Value, Set-Comparison and Subtype Constraints 7 Other Constraints and Final Checks 8 Entity Relationship Modeling 9 Data Modeling in UML 10 Advanced Modeling Issues 11 Relational Mapping 12 Data Manipulation with Relational Languages 13 Using Other Database Objects 14 Schema Transformations 15 Process and State Modeling 16 Other Modeling Aspects and Trends

Dr. Terry Halpin, is a Principal Scientist at LogicBlox, headquartered in Atlanta, USA, and a Professor at INTI International University, Malaysia. After many years in academia, he worked on data modeling technology at Asymetrix Corporation, InfoModelers Inc., Visio Corporation, and Microsoft Corporation, before returning to academia as Distinguished Professor at Neumont University (Utah, USA), and then once again returning to industry at LogicBlox and also taking a professorship at INTI. His research focuses on conceptual modeling and conceptual query technology. Dr. Halpin is the recipient of the DAMA International Academic Achievement Award and the IFIP Outstanding Service Award. He is a member of IFIP WG 8.1 (Design and Evaluation of Information Systems), is an editor or reviewer for several academic journals and international program committees, has co-chaired several international workshops on modeling, and has presented at dozens of international conferences in both industry and academia. For many years, his research has focused on conceptual modeling and conceptual query technology for information systems, using a business rules approach. His doctoral thesis formalized Object-Role Modeling (ORM/NIAM), and his publications include over 160 technical papers, and six books, including Information Modeling and Relational Databases, Second Edition, Elsevier/Morgan Kaufmann. Dr. Tony Morgan is a British computer scientist, data modeling consultant, and Professor in Computer Science at INTI International University, Malaysia. Dr. Morgan obtained his BA in Earth Sciences from The Open University, his BSc in Computer Systems Engineering from Coventry University, where in 1984 he also obtained his MSc in Control Engineering. In 1988 he obtained his PhD in Computer Science from University of Cambridge with a thesis on automated decision-making using qualitative reasoning. Dr. Morgan has done extensive work in industry with companies such as Unisys, EDS, and other corporations across transport, aerospace, government, and financial services, including the UK’s National Computing Centre in Manchester. Dr. Morgan has published several articles on AI and simulation. In 2003 he was appointed Professor of Computer Science and Vice President of Enterprise Informatics at Neumont University, Utah, USA. His research interests focus on business rules and business processes and the rapid development of high-quality information systems. Along with Dr. Halpin, he is the co-author of Information Modeling and Relational Databases, Second Edition, Elsevier/Morgan Kaufmann.

Reviews for Information Modeling and Relational Databases

"""This book is an excellent introduction to both information modeling in ORM and relational databases. The book is very clearly written in a step-by-step manner, and contains an abundance of well-chosen examples illuminating practice and theory in information modeling. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in conceptual modeling and databases."" --Dr. Herman Balsters, Director of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, University of Groningen, The Netherlands"