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Data Modeling Made Simple with CA ERwin Data Modeler r8 will provide the business or IT professional with a practical working knowledge of data modeling concepts and best practices, and how to apply these principles with CA ERwin Data Modeler r8. You’ll build many CA ERwin data models along the way, mastering first the fundamentals and later in the book the more advanced features of CA ERwin Data Modeler. This book combines real-world experience and best practices with down to earth advice, humor, and even cartoons to help you master the following ten objectives:

1. Understand the basics of data modeling and relational theory, and how to apply these skills using CA ERwin Data Modeler
2. Read a data model of any size and complexity with the same confidence as reading a book
3. Understand the difference between conceptual, logical, and physical models, and how to effectively build these models using CA ERwin’s Data Modelers Design Layer Architecture
4. Apply techniques to turn a logical data model into an efficient physical design and vice-versa through forward and reverse engineering, for both ‘top down’ and bottom-up design
5. Learn how to create reusable domains, naming standards, UDPs, and model templates in CA ERwin Data Modeler to reduce modeling time, improve data quality, and increase enterprise consistency
6. Share data model information with various audiences using model formatting and layout techniques, reporting, and metadata exchange
7. Use the new workspace customization features in CA ERwin Data Modeler r8 to create a workflow suited to your own individual needs
8. Leverage the new Bulk Editing features in CA ERwin Data Modeler r8 for mass metadata updates, as well as import/export with Microsoft Excel
9. Compare and merge model changes using CA ERwin Data Modelers Complete Compare features
10. Optimize the organization and layout of your data models through the use of Subject Areas, Diagrams, Display Themes, and more