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Defining a Database Upgrade Design Methodology


     

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Databases are they key component in any product or Enterprise system. As multiple versions of these products and systems have been rolled out over the years, a need has been felt to define a database upgrade methodology to overcome the multiple issues that ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) face with ad-hoc upgrade strategies. This paper attempts to summarize the drawbacks of the conventional upgrade approach; recommend the key components of a database upgrade and define their boundaries, roles and responsibilities. Finally, the paper also presents recommendations for changes to the conventional SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

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Databases, Upgrade, Methodology, Transformation, Product, Software Development, SDLC, ISV
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  • Defining a Database Upgrade Design Methodology

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Databases are they key component in any product or Enterprise system. As multiple versions of these products and systems have been rolled out over the years, a need has been felt to define a database upgrade methodology to overcome the multiple issues that ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) face with ad-hoc upgrade strategies. This paper attempts to summarize the drawbacks of the conventional upgrade approach; recommend the key components of a database upgrade and define their boundaries, roles and responsibilities. Finally, the paper also presents recommendations for changes to the conventional SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

Keywords


Databases, Upgrade, Methodology, Transformation, Product, Software Development, SDLC, ISV

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