A good Database Modelling Tool for Sql Server 2005

12 Mar 2007 12:19 PM

WoodenSWord

Hello i am looking for a good database modelling tool in order to design an
sql server database.

I have recently come across with DBDesigner 4. Can you suggest me a better
alternative?

12 Mar 2007 1:33 PM

Hari Prasad

Hello,

Go for microsoft Visio. Download a trial version from below URL:-

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/visio/default.aspx

Thanks
Hari

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"WoodenSWord" <WoodenSW***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hello i am looking for a good database modelling tool in order to design
> an
> sql server database.
>
> I have recently come across with DBDesigner 4. Can you suggest me a better
> alternative?

13 Mar 2007 10:11 AM

Paul Ibison

If you can persuade your company to fork out the cash, I'd recommend ERWIN :
http://www3.ca.com/solutions/Product.aspx?ID=260
Cheers,
Paul Ibison SQL Server MVP, www.replicationanswers.com

19 Mar 2007 5:40 PM

Roman Rehak

I use Erwin but it is really expensive for most people. ER/Studio from
Embarcadero is also very good and much cheaper -
http://www.embarcadero.com/products/erstudio/index.html.

Roman

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"WoodenSWord" wrote:

> Hello i am looking for a good database modelling tool in order to design an
> sql server database.
>
> I have recently come across with DBDesigner 4. Can you suggest me a better
> alternative?

20 Mar 2007 12:05 AM

frostbb

We can 2nd that. We're a small agency and find er-studio almost
indespensible.

The developers are always after me for a new 'database map' ...

It's helpful to have a large format plotter around if you're going to be
creating systems with hundreds of tables and relations. Or current just
barely readable er-studio map for our water rights system measures roughly 3
x 4 feet.

Barry
in Oregon

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"Roman Rehak" <RomanRe***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> I use Erwin but it is really expensive for most people. ER/Studio from
> Embarcadero is also very good and much cheaper -
> http://www.embarcadero.com/products/erstudio/index.html.
>
> Roman
>
> "WoodenSWord" wrote:
>
>> Hello i am looking for a good database modelling tool in order to design
>> an
>> sql server database.
>>
>> I have recently come across with DBDesigner 4. Can you suggest me a
>> better
>> alternative?