Mapping to a Relational Model

• Each entity in the ER Diagram becomes a relation.

• A properly normalized ER diagram will indicate where intersection relations for many-to-many mappings are needed.

• Relationships are indicated by common columns (or domains) in tables that are related.

• We will examine the tables for the Acme Widget Company derived from the ER diagram

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