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Database reorganization can be defined as changing some aspect of the way
database m arranged logically and/or physically. An example is changing from toone
to a one-to-many relationship. Reorganizatmn m a necessary function
system. This paper introduces the basic concepts of reorganization, including
performed. Many types of reorganization are described and classified into logical/
levels. Then pragmatic issues such as reorganization strategies, a survey of
commercial reorganization facilities, case studies, and database administration
cons~deratmns are covered. Finally, several research efforts are surveyed.