Understanding the ACID Model for Database Management
The ACID model is one of the oldest database theory concepts. It includes four goals that every database management system must try to achieve: atomicity, consistency, isolation and durability. If the database does not meet these four goals, it is not considered...
read moreDatabase Tips for Beginners
Any data organized in a specific format can be considered a database. There are endless applications for databases depending on what they are being used for and what type of information is being retrieved. If you’re new to the database world, we have a list of things...
read moreWhy Primary Keys are Important and How to Choose One
Databases use keys to store, sort and compare relationships between records. There are three different types of keys: primary keys, candidate keys and foreign keys. When setting up a database table, the software will ask you to set up a primary key that will be...
read moreHow Property Managers Can Improve Efficiency with a Database
If you are a property manager, you know how difficult it can be to keep track of your properties. From leasing to maintenance to income, there is a lot to maintain! To help run their real estate businesses, property managers use databases. But, not all database...
read more7 Strategies to Get the Most from Your Meetings
If you had to guess, how much time do you think you spend in meetings each week? According to this article, middle management spends an average of 35% of their time in meetings, while upper management spends as much as 50% in meetings. The worst is when you spend all...
read moreHow the Healthcare Industry Uses Databases
Microsoft Access comes in handy for many industries, including healthcare. In fact, healthcare is one of the top industries that relies on databases to identify patients, manage lab results and track billing and payments. The amount of healthcare data continues to...
read more10 Effective Ways to be More Productive at Work
Do you ever feel that people in your workplace are praised for working fast rather than smart? This is the wrong way to approach productivity. In fact, it can hurt productivity levels because of increased errors and a lower quality of work. Being productive is more...
read moreHow to Get the Latest Features in Office 365
Do you remember when software programs were available on CD and couldn’t be updated until a new program was rolled out? Today’s software is far better in this department, as improvements, changes and glitches can be repaired with a new update rolled out to all users....
read moreHow to Use the Compact and Repair Command in Access
A key benefit to using databases is their ability to grow to meet your needs. However, the more changes that are made to the database, the greater the risk of it becoming corrupted or damaged. This can occur from any number of actions such as writing, reading or...
read moreHow Often Should You Back Up Your Databases?
Scheduling regular backups is one of the most important things you can do for your databases. If there is a system failure or trouble restoring an object, you can rely on the backup copy of your database. Some people don’t want to keep an extra copy of their database...
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