If you searched for Microsoft Access online and landed here wondering why you cannot find a working web version, you are not missing something. Microsoft genuinely retired the feature. This guide explains exactly what happened, why it was discontinued, and what businesses are using today to get the same remote, multi-user access that Access Services […]

Microsoft Access has been one of the most popular relational database applications ever created. Several organizations, most of which are small and medium businesses, continue to use the solution even after nearly three decades. Although newer database systems, such as MySQL, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL, have become more popular, many businesses continue to use .NET […]

Microsoft Access database objects such as tables, forms, reports, and modules tend to get corrupted over time and constant use, especially when the database is not well maintained. Objects can often disappear, or become unusable. These objects, such as tables, forms, and reports, could be disconnected from the Access database, but still, be floating in […]

Microsoft Access is a data management application, or relational database system, that allows you to build business applications and create databases for reference, reporting, and analytics. With powerful and intuitive tools, MS Access can also reduce the complexities usually involved in the storage and management of massive amounts of information in MS Excel or similar […]

My businesses that are at least a decade old have used the Microsoft Access database for their daily operations. As organizations grow and embrace the remote working model, there is a growing need to share data in these Access databases with colleagues and employees in other branches, and with other remote workers. However, these traditional […]

Many businesses have been using Access databases for decades. Over the years, their databases have complex and interconnected structures that might impact the usability of such databases. New queries and other database objects get accumulated and auditing the databases before making design changes can become challenging. To solve this issue, Microsoft Access includes an Object […]

Several businesses have been using Access databases for decades to support business-critical applications. These databases are typically hosted on on-premises servers and computers, which need to be upgraded periodically. As modern workplaces continue to evolve and hybrid work becomes a norm, businesses are looking for options that will allow employees to use data stored in […]

Microsoft Access can be connected with a wide range of data sources to share data. Many businesses with Access databases connect with SharePoint to import, link, or move data between them. This allows users to view and edit data in both applications. Businesses can use Access forms and queries on the front end and interact […]

Many businesses that use Access databases for everyday use often have the fear of their data and database design being copied and misused. These databases could have confidential data that could get corrupted or used inappropriately by copying the database and using it on another PC. As Access is a file-based system, there are limited […]