Re: Database schema qurstion.

Actually, that is the reason I am asking... I am doing some long range research on a ERP style project.

Steve Long <steven.long_at_erols.com> wrote in message news:8qn40d$736$1_at_bob.news.rcn.net...
> There are standardized solutions. They are called by various names, such
 as
> "packaged software" or "ERP". Of course, one has to pay for having
 someone
> else doing the work.
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>
> "Raymond R Cassick" <ray.cassick_at_vtg.com> wrote in message
> news:8iqx5.2263$l35.48076_at_iad-read.news.verio.net...
> > I am doing some research for a new product and am at the point where I
 am
> > starting to look at the DB design.
> >
> > I need to store information (obviously) ranging from customer data to
> > accounting data.
> >
> > The big question that I have is.... Has anyone done ant research on the
> > best schema to use for specific instances? I mean, if I want to store
> > customer data, how long does the name field have to be, how should the
> > fields be grouped together in tables to make best use of indexes, etc...
> >
> > There HAS to have been some kind of study done with this in mind
 somewhere.
> > I just can't find it.
> >
> >
>
>
Received on Mon Sep 25 2000 - 23:43:41 CEST