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Microsoft Access is a proprietary software solution for the creation and management of databases. It is part of the Microsoft Office suite of applications and is therefore familiar to many users. As well as forming a database solution for single users or small departments, Microsoft Access can also act as the front-end for other types of database management systems (DBMS) such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle or Sybase.
Professional developers who are proficient in the use of Microsoft Access databases can help design and implement systems that provide organisations with powerful data management and manipulation facilities while utilising the familiarity and user friendliness of a Microsoft Office product.
Access Database Options
Single users or small groups of workers with no more than 2GB of data to manage can use an entirely Access based database. Each user will have Access installed on their computer and use it to access the database which is stored on a shared network folder.
For enterprise wide databases a more reliable and secure solution is to use another system such as Microsoft SQL Server. Here the database is stored on a dedicated server or network drive and is referred to as the ‘back end’. These types of solution are fully scalable and allow several users to access and update data in the database simultaneously using the Access programme on their desktop PCs.
The user friendliness of Access allows end users to create reports, forms and queries with relative ease, making it a popular choice of front-end among many business users. Microsoft Access programmers can also develop bespoke applications using Access and the Visual Basic programming language common to all Microsoft Office programmes. This allows for a database management system highly tailored to the specific data needs of organisations.
Choosing a Microsoft Access Database Developer
Most developers will be able to offer Microsoft Access databases as one among many database management solutions. Therefore, if you’re not sure whether it’s Access or another kind of software you’re after it’s advisable to get a consultation from at least a couple of different companies. This way you can compare the pros and cons of the different systems on offer as well as their relative costs.
The level of technical support and database maintenance might also be an important consideration for companies which rely heavily on the availability of their data. Training for your staff should also be included in any database implementation and should take into account the technical proficiency of your employees.
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