Re: Learning New Job Functions

On Jun 28, 8:51 pm, "news.usenetserver.com" <charle...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> My boss has decided that I should be moved toward more
> development-oriented job functions.  For about ten years I have
performed
> system administration work but lately I have been performing IT
technician
> duties.  My initial migration toward development work involves creating
> two applications that will have SQL databases containing data that will
be
> shared among seven geographically-separated sites.  I have been given
the
> requirement that these databases be accessible through web-based submit
> and receive forms.
>
> Does anyone have some suggestions about good resources that could help
> guide me in designing the structure of the databases?
>
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You say nothing about the requirements for the applications, so we
cannot comment about the database design specifically.

 I would suggest that you learn data modeling. Take a course or two at
your community college on databases. Or find a senior developer at
your company to mentor you. Also, talk to the DBA about your database
design. Try to learn both the practical aspects of the DBMS you are
using and the theory of Relational databases.

HTH,
  ed