Designing Models and Domains using "M"

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This topic describes the modeling process itself – how to approach designing and building models and model-driven applications – and how to use Microsoft code name “M” to apply basic and more advanced patterns to your models. This topic does not describe:

• The Development Lifecycle for SQL Server Modeling CTP Applications

• .NET Language Development

• Loading Domain Models with Data

• Versioning Data with Modeling Services Folders

• Managing Data in SQL Server Modeling Services

Designing Models using “M”

The two items it is important to understand are:

1. The Modeling Process.

2. Applying Common Modeling Patterns