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AAAV
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Posted - 2010-04-01 : 15:42:09
i have to prepare a doc which include
Describe table/index/constraint and related columns, primary key, data types, domain range, and parent child relationships, as well instance and schema where it will be implemented

what is the better way of doing it?

tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2010-04-01 : 16:15:34
Create an ERD to document the database.

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AAAV
Posting Yak Master

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Posted - 2010-04-01 : 16:34:40
do i need any specific tools?
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tkizer
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Posted - 2010-04-01 : 16:35:21
Management Studio can do it, however there are better tools out there ($).

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