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Macros – How to generate a report from a macro?
In this post, I’m sharing an example of a macro which allows you to generate a report from your model.
Improve data modeling for better data governance
Are your data models supporting data governance? Most data professionals have been involved in data governance programs in our careers. These...
Master data modeling for master data domains
Greater dependence on enterprise-class applications has created a demand for centralizing organizational data in their support. Imperatives such as...
Make the most of your metadata
Metadata management is not a new concept. However, it is gaining new adherents as we recognize the value of enterprise data governance. We may have...
Empower operational data governance with data lineage
Much of the conventional guidance about implementing a data governance program focuses on organizational structure and the protocols for defining...
Enable customer business intelligence with data catalogs, business glossaries, and data governance
For over three decades, organizations have relied on data warehouses to support the needs for descriptive analytics of business information...
Align data governance with business-driven data architecture
The role of the data analyst has gained prominence in relation to the recognized criticality of processed and analyzed information as an integral...
Improve data modeling with Aqua Data Studio
Data architects spend a major time of their job on data modeling. As such, they need to ensure that change to their data stores is controlled and...
Best IDE for data analysts
Data analysts need good visibility to the right data to make good business decisions. They also require easy access to the appropriate data, and a...
Manage data and result sets, and SQL queries with Aqua Data Studio
Aqua Data Studio improves access and consistency by accessing data sources from a single tool to minimize the learning curve and maximize the...
Easier database management with Aqua Data Studio
Database administrators spend most of their time keeping databases running with little time to focus on performance and future-proof the...
Aqua Data Studio: IDE with visual analytics and automation
Aqua Data Studio accelerates data management processes by simplifying common tasks and automating routine operations. Visual analytics Run visual...
Manage schema, models, files and servers with confidence
Aqua Data Studio simplifies data-centric tasks by working on data sources without exposure to complex technical elements, detailed technical skills,...
Manage data with Aqua Data Studio
Aqua Data Studio is the industry-leading, multiple-platform, integrated development environment (IDE) for data. It provides many benefits to a...

What is Logical Data Modeling?
Logical data modeling is the second of the three stages of data modeling and one of three types of data model. The three types of data model -...

Macros – How to schedule an automatic reverse-engineer from a database into a data model?
This blog post describes how you can run a macro to reverse engineer a database and call it from the Windows Task Scheduler.
Bringing the Development World under the Data Management Umbrella
We have Data at Rest, Data in Transit, and Data in Use. Data in Use has been covered pretty well by Data Architecture and Data Governance teams....
We are pleased to announce the general availability (GA) of IDERA ER/Studio 19.2
ER/Studio 19.2 delivers a whole new approach to modelling hierarchical structures such as document-based NoSQL platforms and file formats, with...

Normalization and Data Modeling
Normalization comes in a number of different forms including first normal form (1NF), second normal form (2NF), and third normal form (3NF). In the...

Building a Business Glossary: 7 Step Guide
Building a business glossary is an important facet of modern, data-driven business. A business glossary is a bank of business terms recorded...

ER/Studio 19.1 General Availability
We are pleased to announce the general availability (GA) of IDERA ER/Studio 19.1 ER/Studio 19.1 is a minor release with some hotly anticipated new...
Physical Data Modeling
Physical data modeling is the last of three stages (or types) of data modeling used to facilitate database design. It’s considered a data modeling...

Logical Data Modeling | IDERA Blog
Logical Data Modeling Logical data modeling is a vital procedure in database design and implementation. It is the second of three stages of data...