Abstract: Systems and methods for generating database schema change documents based on a data model and model changes indicated by a user. Information items related to one or more objects defined in the data model are received, and user input regarding changed objects is requested. In embodiments, changes are evaluated against configurable design criteria. One or more human and/or machine readable database schema change documents, and are stored in memory. Design criteria and change documents can vary based on a target database platform in embodiments.

Abstract: Methods and systems for synchronizing a database schema (or data structure) of a source database to a target database are disclosed. A source data structure definition is generated, including definitions of each object in the source database structure. A target database structure is generated, including definitions of each object in the source database structure. Object definitions are compared between the source database structure and the target database structure. A data definition language change instruction sequence is generated that, when executed, will modify the target database structure to correspond to the data structure definition. The change instruction sequence is executed on the target database.

Abstract: Database schema management systems and methods. An intake engine can receive a platform-specific schema definition language and an intake template for converting the input schema to a platform-neutral schema. The intake template can define one or more translation operations required to convert from the first platform-specific schema definition language to a platform-neutral schema definition language. In embodiments, the intake engine can validate the input schema based on one or more design criteria. A repository can store platform-neutral schemas and deployment information. An output template can define one or more translation operations to convert from the platform-neutral schema definition language to a platform-specific schema definition language. A deployment engine can deploy a selected schema to a target database upon request.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating database schema change documents based on a data model and model changes indicated by a user. Information items related to one or more objects defined in the data model are received, and user input regarding changed objects is requested. In embodiments, changes are evaluated against configurable design criteria. One or more human and/or machine readable database schema change documents, and are stored in memory. Design criteria and change documents can vary based on a target database platform in embodiments.

Abstract: Methods and systems for synchronizing a database schema (or data structure) of a source database to a target database are disclosed. A source data structure definition is generated, including definitions of each object in the source database structure. A target database structure is generated, including definitions of each object in the source database structure. Object definitions are compared between the source database structure and the target database structure. A data definition language change instruction sequence is generated that, when executed, will modify the target database structure to correspond to the data structure definition. The change instruction sequence is executed on the target database.