Most projects benefit from having a data model. Read this article for an overview of the most common types.

The way data is actually stored in a database and managed by a DBMS is defined by a database model. Essentially, there are three types of database models: Relational, Hierarchical and Network.

Microsoft has made a promised public preview of its Common Data Model (CDM) entity database available to testers. CDM is at the heart of the coming Microsoft Dynamics 365 bundle.

Many neophyte data modelers have trouble distinguishing between logical and physical data models. These novices likely cannot explain why each model exists, or the differences expressed between them.

The advent of large language models in text, search and image processing has undeniably revolutionized the landscape of unstructured data.