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Data Modeling

At the heart of all data related projects lies the need for robust data modeling.  At a basic level, a data model defines and organizes information assets.  A Logical data model often serves as the blueprint for building information systems.  A Physical data model is an optimized version of the logical blueprint for a particular system and storage need.  By modeling your organization's information assets, you can expect to improve information sharing and the quality of your systems.

PLA is trained and experienced with Logical and Physical data modeling tools and techniques.  We can help your organization navigate the modeling waters to create and maintain the appropriate data models for your needs.  Our staff has helped organizations like yours through entity relationship modeling, dimensional modeling, and hierarchical modeling for XML.

Data Modeling Rollout and Transition

Has your organization recently purchased or is considering Embarcadero's ER/Studio for your enterprise modeling needs?  As a strategic services partner with Embarcadero Technologies, PLA assists Embarcadero customers with the effective rollout of ER/Studio and the Enterprise Repository.  Our staff will work with your team to appropriately map your organizations modeling tasks to the ER/Studio features.  To assist your organization with the transition and rollout of ER/Studio, PLA offers the following services:

  • Manual or Automated Data Model Conversion

  • Repository Planning and Model Management
  • Data Modeling Best Practices
  • Customized End User Training
  • Macro Design and Development

  • Metadata Conversion, Integration, and Reporting

Conversion Factory

Project Leadership Associates has worked closely with Embarcadero to create the Conversion Factory program to maximize your metadata investment as you transition to ER/Studio.  When converting an ERwin data model to ER/Studio, there is often more to consider than simply running the Meta Wizard and adding the model to the Repository.  We have established a standard set of conversion steps to ensure maximum metadata retention.

Benefits of the program include:

  • Save on licensing!  No need to license the Meta Wizard when PLA can convert your ERwin models to ER/Studio.
  • “Convert while you sleep” lets our experts carry out the one-time conversion effort so that your data modelers and administrators can continue their work.
  • $175/model conversion cost!  Leverage PLA’s offshore resources for a one-time cost
  • Shortest Route to ERStudio, allowing you to experience the benefits of ER/Studio sooner
  • Completeness and accuracy, preserving and enhancing your metadata investment

Data Modeling Standards and Best Practices

If your organization is regularly modeling data prior to coding applications, odds are that your practitioners are using a wide variety of tools and techniques.  This approach can dilute the effectiveness of your modeling efforts in the organization.

PLA offers guidance on data modeling standards and best practices at conceptual, logical and physical modeling levels.  By following consistent processes, your organization can expect to deploy models quicker, with higher quality, and improve institutional knowledge retention.

For more information regarding PLA's Data Modeling services, please contact Andy Grohe.