Entities and Attributes in Databases for SaaS Applications
Entities in a SaaS application database represent various aspects of tenant data, user interactions, application settings, and system configurations, while attributes describe their characteristics. Common entities and their attributes may include:
Tenant Table
- TenantID (Primary Key): Unique identifier for each tenant.
- TenantName, Domain: Tenant-specific information (e.g., company name, domain).
- SubscriptionPlan: Details of the tenant’s subscription plan and usage limits.
- StorageQuota: Allocated storage quota for the tenant’s data.
User Table
- UserID (Primary Key): Unique identifier for each user.
- Username, Email: User’s login credentials and contact information.
- TenantID: Identifier for the tenant associated with the user.
- Role: User role or permissions within the SaaS application.
Configuration Table
- ConfigID (Primary Key): Unique identifier for each configuration setting.
- SettingName, SettingValue: Customizable settings and configurations for each tenant.
How to Design a Database for SaaS Applications?
Database design is an important component of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. It provides the foundation for data storage, retrieval, and management in a cloud-based environment.
Designing a database for SaaS applications involves considerations such as scalability, multi-tenancy, data security, and performance optimization.
In this article, we’ll explore the essential principles of designing databases specifically for SaaS applications, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and seamless user experiences.