Database Modeling / design

With companies creating ever larger and more complex databases the need for careful design and tuning of these databases has become critical. Users of these databases still demand faster response times and easier access to the data even as the databases have grown larger and more complex. Without careful design and tuning of the applications as well as the database itself, many of these applications and databases are likely to be perceived as less than successful if not outright failures. It has therefore become extremely important that the database and applications are properly tuned to work together.

Futica has been an integral part in the design and tuning of large operational databases as well as data warehouses. As part of these efforts, the performance of adhoc queries is always a part of the design considerations. Since queries are not usually predefined, it is necessary to understand the data and the likely queries that will be executed in order to properly design and tune the database. Of course consideration is also given to standard queries in order to satisfy all the requirements for large database reporting. 

Large operational databases in and of themselves bring additional requirements for design and tuning when compared to the typical small to midsize database. Because of the large amount of data within them and their large number of inserts and updates, they require special consideration when designing and tuning them. These special considerations include such items as data loading, partitioning, indexing, and backup and recovery strategies. 

In the rapidly evolving economy, organizations are demanding more data, easier access to the data, and a better understanding of the data that the organization has. This often requires expertise that does not exist within the client organization. DBDS has assisted organizations with these and other types of business issues. Using a data model based process that includes both logical and physical requirements; Futica has designed, developed, and tuned databases to satisfy these and other types of requirements. With a staff of experienced consultants including DBA's and Data Modelers, Futica is prepared to assist your organization.