Managing Database Design Changes with Rational Data Architect

Level: Advanced

Willy Farrell , Software Consultant, IBM

27 Jul 2006

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This demo shows you how to manage changes to a database design using Rational® Data Architect Version 6.1.

In this demo

During this demo, learn how to:

• Reverse engineer an existing database into a physical data model
  
  
• Create a diagram of those parts of the model which are of interest
  
  
• Use the diagram editor to modify the model
  
  
• Compare the changed version of the model to the original database
  
  
• Create a delta DDL script that can be used to deploy your changes back to the database
  

System requirements

You'll need JavaScript™ enabled in your browser. Some understanding of relational database concepts is helpful.

Format

Macromedia® Flash®

Duration

Less than 10 minutes.

Resources

• developerWorks technical briefings
  
  
• Rational Data Architect product overview

About the author

		Willy Farrell is a Software Consultant with IBM ISV and Developer Relations, and has over 25 years of experience as a software developer and architect.

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