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Members Introduction
Roadmap
Origin IntroductionHistoryFeaturesComponents of a DatabaseSome Extras
Origin
Office for Windows and Mac
Release of Microsoft Access
Introduction
History
Version 1.1 release
Version 2.0
New Version of Windows
Access included in Office Suite
History
Compatibility
Database Market
Other info.
Features
Creating tables and queries
Import and export of data
Jet Database format
Compatibility with SQL
Features
Offers parameterized queries
Desktop editions of SQL
File server based database
Extras
Stores data in its own format Import or links to data in other
databases VBA support A rich programming environment
Uses
Used to create simple database solutions Includes query interface, forms and
reports An advanced solution for non-
programmers Template to quickly enhance databases Create solutions using VBA Database solutions
Development Storage of Database Components Query Designer Pass-Through Queries Programming Language Database Libraries Leszynski Convention Other info.
Protection
Access Security
Database Password
Workgroup Security
Locking through .MDE
Competing Software’s
Alpha Five Borland Paradox Microsoft SQL Lotus Approach Openoffice.org Base Oracle XE Omnis Studio etc.
DatabaseWhat is a Database?
A Sample Database
Creating a Database
Components of a Database
EntityCollection of information about
a particular topic Field
Anything about information is kept
RecordColumn of tables in databases
Components of a Database File
Collection of related tables Table
Medium (object) used to define and store data
AttributesCharacters of entity
Components of a Database Query
Statements that extract specific info from database
FormObject of Database to enter
data Report
Used to present data in a more formatted way
Components of a Database Logical Design
ERDDiagram indicating how
entities are connected to each other
Types of Keys Primary Key
Attribute that uniquely identifies a row or a record
Secondary KeyNon-unique field that is used as a
secondary (alternate) key Concatenate Key
Consists of two or more data elements or attributes
Types of Keys
Control Key Used to physically
sequence the stored data Foreign Key
An attribute in a table whose values must match a primary key in another table
How to create a Database?
Process of creating a database can be completed in two ways:
With Template
Without template
Getting started with a database
Creating without template
Choosing a Blank Database
Renaming & Saving
Saving
Choosing the location of your choice
Creating a table
Changing Views
Choosing Views
Changing Views
Saving Tables
Widening Columns
Setting Primary Key
Set primary key
Entering data in Design View Fill in according to your choice
Saving
Microsoft Office Button
Saving
Other ways
Use Ctrl+S or the diskette button to save quickly
To change view i.e. datasheet view
Exiting Access
Click Office Button
Choose Exit Access
Entering data into a database
There are two methods for entering data into a database :
Datasheet View Method
Form View Method
Creating data with a template Let me practically present…