Working with databases/Database design/Assessment

Planning the database
Before you begin creating the database you will need to develop a plan.

The plan must show:


 * That you have identified the purpose of the database.
 * What is the best database model to meet the requirements: flatfile, hierarchical, relational, network or a combination of models

Download the [[Media:2786-plan-template-2013.pdf |Planning template]]


 * Please note
 * You will only be able to complete page 1 of the plan at this stage. You will complete page 2 (field names, data types and additional specifications) as you work through Unit 2. Do not submit the plan until you have completed page 2.