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Old September 5th, 2009, 11:21 PM posted to microsoft.public.access.tablesdbdesign
Troy W.
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Default One to one tables

Ok so I could use some help on table design. I am building a database that
tracks among other things "devices" on my network. A device could be a
computer, printer, IP phone, etc. For each type of device there are
obviously different types of information such as phone type and phone number
for an IP phone and computer model, computer name, etc for a computer. My
question is this: How is the best way to do this?

My first impression is to do a device table for general information
applicable to all "devices" and it has a one to one relationship with a
"computer" table and a "IP phone" table. Is this the best way to do it, or
make a single table that contains all of the details for every type of device?

Assuming it is multiple one to one tables, I am guessing that for the form
source, I would simply make a query that links the applicable tables
together? I appreciate your guys help.

Troy W.