1. Why Use Microsoft Access?
In This Chapter
• So what exactly is a relational database?
• What sorts of things can I use Microsoft Access for?
• What composes an Access database?
In this chapter, you learn what a relational database is. You then explore all the types of objects available in Microsoft Access. You are exposed to tables, relationships, queries, forms, reports, and modules. You then discover some of the exciting things you can do with Access. With that information under your belt, you will be ready to dive into the exciting world of working with Microsoft Access.
What Is a Relational Database?
The term database means different things to different people. For many years, in the world of the older database technologies, database ...
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