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Data & Analytics · Intermediate

Physical Data Model

The implementation-specific model with actual tables, columns, data types, indexes, partitions and constraints for a chosen DBMS.

Definition

The physical model translates the logical design into DDL, adding performance choices such as indexes, partitioning, denormalization and storage parameters.

Exam tip

Indexes and partitioning appear only in the physical model.

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