Chapter 6. Analyzing the Current Database

 

         To see what is in front of one's nose               needs a constant struggle.

 
 --George Orwell, "In Front Of Your Nose"

Topics Covered in This Chapter

  • Getting to Know the Current Database

  • Conducting the Analysis

  • Looking at How Data Is Collected

  • Looking at How Information Is Presented

  • Conducting Interviews

  • Conducting User Interviews

  • Conducting Management Interviews

  • Compiling a Complete List of Fields

  • CASE STUDY

  • Summary

Getting to Know the Current Database

To determine where you should go, it's necessary to understand where you are. The database currently in use can provide a dependable resource for developing the new database. What is required is a detailed understanding of the current database, and careful ...

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