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Why NOT to Use the Relational Data Model
This article talks about performance optimizations one should consider when designing a application with limited hardware resources or need for high performance. It illustrates an alternative to the Relational Data Model without loosing its flexibility.

Data Management Solution: Build vs Buy
This ariticle explores "Build vs Buy", a key decision for determining the best strategy for meeting your product's embedded data management needs.

Network and Relational Data Modeling
Data modeling is the process of representing real-world data and their relationships with each other in a form that is ultimately useful within computer programs. Selection of a method for effectively modeling data and relationships is one of the key decisions a developer will make when developing a data-driven system.

Database Management In Real-Time Embedded Systems
The technical article points out considerations to make when deciding to go with a commercial real-time embedded database or build your own. It also makes some comments around database models to utilize to get your job done.