What are the 10 Best Features of Microsoft Access?
Microsoft Access is nearly 30 years old but remains very much relevant today. Some businesses use Access for all of their database needs, while others keep it as a front end to more commercially successful database management systems like SQL Server. However you...
read moreCould You Benefit from a Custom Database Application?
If your company works with a lot of data, it’s likely that you can benefit from a custom database application. Custom applications can be created around your company’s operations, with the goal of providing more efficient processes and superior data management. When...
read moreMicrosoft Access Table Tips – Tricks & Guidelines Part III
Continuing our series of Tips - Tricks & Guidelines with Microsoft Access we share some additional items for the month. The ongoing articles will continue to focus on the tables within an Access database. Filtering within a table When querying for information in an...
read more5 Tips and Tricks to Help You Manage Your Online Database
Have you recently implemented an online database or are in the process of implementing one? Online databases like Azure SQL will bring you to a transition point where you have to manage your database application on your own for the first time. This can be difficult,...
read moreTop 5 Benefits of Migrating to Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL database is a relational, managed cloud database provided as part of Microsoft Azure. It is fully managed by Microsoft so all you need to do is provide the data. Everything else - the infrastructure, security, services and maintenance - are managed by...
read moreMigrating Your Access Database to SQL Server
Microsoft Access is an excellent “step up” from a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. It provides users with software tools to create and manage their business tasks, such as tracking inventory, payroll and customer transactions. However, there are limits to Access. As your...
read moreWhat Does it Mean to Split a Microsoft Access Database?
When you split a database, it means that you reorganize it into two files. One file is the back-end database that contains the data and tables. The other file is the front-end database that contains the queries, forms and reports. Users interact with the data by using...
read moreMicrosoft Access Table Tips – Tricks & Guidelines Part 2
Continuing our series of Tips - Tricks and Guidelines with Microsoft Access shares some additional items for this month. The ongoing articles will continue to focus on the tables within an Access database. Using tables for drop down lists? The tables within an Access...
read moreWhy You Should Limit User Access for Your Database
It can be tempting to give all employees full access to your database, but this is definitely something to avoid. The more people who have access to your data, the more at risk your data is. Just one mistake can cause you to give access to unauthorized users or those...
read more5 Practical Database Tips for Beginners
If you’re just getting started with databases, the process of creating and managing databases can feel overwhelming. By learning a few database tips and tricks, you can improve efficiency and make your life easier. You may also find it helpful to hire a database...
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