Introduction
Purpose of data management
Types of data storage
Data content
Data management activities
Data quality and your organization

Relational Data Management

What is relational data management?
Data normalization
Structured Query Language

Implementing the Database System

Designing the system
Installing the system
Data quality and usability
Understanding the content
Other issues

The Design of the Database Tool

Database elements
Database location options
The data model
The user interface
Data access requirements
Data importing and editing
Data selection
Reporting and display
Other issues

Pitfalls, Horror Stories, and Successes

Managing expectations
Using the wrong tool
Problems with the data
Success stories

Appendix A - Needs Assessment Example

Appendix B - Data Model

Introduction
Conventions
Data Content Overview
Project Technical Data
Project Administrative Data
Project Document Data
Reference Data

Appendix C – Data Transfer Standard

Purpose
Database Background Information
Data Content
Acceptable File Formats
Submittal Requirements
Non-Conforming Data

Appendix D - Bibliography