Re: Looking for an Article on Database Normalization

Library wrote:
>
> Haden Peterson wrote:
> >
> > I'm looking for a fairly high level article on database normalization
> > that defines the five forms and gives illustrations.
> >
> > TIA
>
> Have you tried reading up the venerable old tome by C.J. Date? It may
> not be very detailed, but I've applied those theories (& common sense)
> for the last five years. Might as well tell you that I never felt the
> need to go beyond the 3rd. normal form - it is not worth the effort &
> the time.
>
> Regards,
> Gabriel de Figueiredo

There is also a file at the MS site, try searching the Web site, under Product = Access, search term "design"? and see what you can find. The white paper discusses database design for Access.

HTH,

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