Have you considered some of the points raised below? Spending a few minutes checking off these
tips
may save
time later on.
Identify your data source
What data do you need
and where does it live? Identify your data sources
and check the quality of the data. You'll get better results if your source data is as 'clean' as possible.
Think about the users
The design of your database affects how your team can use Phocas. To ensure your database is user-friendly, we recommend you take into account the needs and skills of your users, the required data structure, naming conventions and who you want to be allowed to see data.
Keep it simple
If you're a beginner at designing databases, make your first one simple. Once you have your first successful build, then add more databases.
Depending on your Phocas environment, you may have access to one or more simple database desgins to help get you started.
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Database basics
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To learn more about how databases are commonly set up, see our information about /wiki/spaces/userdoc/pages/590217 |
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