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DeZign for Databases

Getting started with DeZign for Databases
Start making a data model immediately.
Display data types in a diagram
Learn how to display data type and/or domain info in the entity boxes on your diagram.
Brighten up your data model diagrams: give them color
A diagram gets more readble through the use of coloring. DeZign for Databases has several features to give color to your diagrams.
Extend DeZign's reporting capabilities using XSL transformations
XSLT provides an easy yet powerful way to get additional value from your Dezign for Databases projects. This article will help show you how.
Introduction to database design
Learn the basic steps in designing/modeling a database.
Benefits of using domains
Domains are reusable user-defined types that promote consistent domain definitions. Read what the benefits are of using domains in your data model/database.
How to make a DB2 structure dump
What is an Entity Relationship Diagram?
Store images in the databases
Identifying and non-identifying relationships
Data type for storing rich text format (rtf)
Keywords in default values
About primary keys and auto increment columns
Check constraint benefits
How to make a mysql structure dump
How to make a ms sql server structure dump

Getting started with DB Data Difftective
Learn to do a basic comparison and synchronization of data in two databases.

Getting started with DB Schema Difftective
Learn to do a basic comparison and synchronization of two database schemas (structure).

Generate meaningful data using masks
One way to generate meaningful data that matches your needs is to fill a field using the "Random text using mask" generator.