Discussion 1

The proper implementation of a database is essential to the success of the data performance functions of an organization. Select a small business or regional level organization. Do not repeat an example from the textbook or one that has been posted by another student.

Respond to the following in not more than 250 words:

Evaluate three data elements that are most important to this organization.

Analyze how their database might be designed to reflect these choices.

Then, in separate posts, follow up to one or more of your fellow students in substantive posts of up to 200 words that further the discussion. For example, you may support or politely challenge a post with your own insights or experience, make a suggestion, or ask probing follow-up questions.

Discussion 2

The textbook reviews classic data models, including file systems, hierarchical, network, and relational. It also identifies recently evolved data models such as object-relational, XML, and key-value. Please respond to the following in not more than 200 words:

Which one of these models is the most interesting to you?
Why?

Then, in separate posts, follow up to one or more of your fellow students in substantive posts of up to 150 words that further the discussion. For example, you may support or politely challenge a post with your own insights or experience, make a suggestion, or ask probing follow-up questions.