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Why should you use more than one database?
Good reasons to create separate databases would be to support different availability requirements or simplify administration. For example if your databases require very different backup schedules or different recovery models. Another reason would be if you may want to run them on different instances.
What makes a database effective?
A good database design is, therefore, one that: Divides your information into subject-based tables to reduce redundant data. Provides Access with the information it requires to join the information in the tables together as needed. Helps support and ensure the accuracy and integrity of your information.
Why would you split a database?
Consider splitting any database that several people share over a network. Splitting a shared database can help improve its performance and reduce the chance of database file corruption. After you split database, you may decide to move the back-end database, or to use a different back-end database.
Is it possible to have access to two databases?
You may need to set permissions appropriately such that the user you are using to connect to the first database has access to the second. If the IT team simply grants the relevant access to both databases from the same server principal, that is the best way to achieve it. If you are stuck with having two totally separate logins then that sucks.
When do I need to create the design for a new database?
When I need to create the design for a new database, in other words, the data layer for an application, I follow a few mental steps that I think can help others when they need to go through the same process.
What’s the second step in a database upgrade?
Step #2: Develop Proper Training and Documentation — These two go hand-in-hand and are perhaps the issues most commonly complained about by association executives. Once a review of the business process is complete and the installation or upgrade has begun, training and documentation become vital.
How to ensure the success of your database?
At one association we spent many months working with key database users developing a set of standards by which to enter all data.