The first and most important database-related decisions are whether to use a database at all and, if so, which database management system to use and why. Today there are dozens of database management systems available; however, some are better suited to specific business environments and applications than others.

For this assignment, you will analyze a business scenario, compare the pros and cons of different database models and products, and recommend a specific product to meet the needs of the business scenario. You will provide the rationale for your recommendation in terms of the suitability and business benefit.

Write a 2-page high-level, non-technical recommendation to present to the Brewster CEO.

In your recommendation:

· Analyze the company’s current system.

· Describe the problems and challenges associated with the current system.

· Explain the business benefit of moving from the current system to a single, shared database.

· Compare and contrast at least four different database models, including the relational database model, in the context of the company’s business environment.

· Suggest a specific RDBMS solution you believe would be most appropriate for the company.

· List the benefits the company could expect to gain from implementing the recommended RDBMS.