Logical Data Model

Logical data models help to define the detailed structure of the data elements in a system and the relationships between data elements. They refine the data elements introduced by a Conceptual data model and form the basis of the Physical data model. In Enterprise Architect, a Logical data model is typically represented using the UML Class notation.

Example

The following diagram is a simple example of a Logical data model.  The Logical Model adds detail to the Conceptual Model but without going to the level of specifying the Database Management System that will be used.

Conceptual Data Model with tables modeling Customers and their Addresses.

Note that the data elements 'Customers' and 'Customers Addresses' contain UML attributes; the names and generic data types to remain platform-independent. Platform-specific data types and other metadata that relate to a specific DBMS implementation are defined by the Physical data model.

Learn more

• UML Class Modeling
• Physical data models
• Connect to Element Feature