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Access 2003 Bible
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Access 2003 Bibleby Cary N. Prague, Michael R. Irwin, and Jennifer Reardon
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92 of 93 people found the following review helpful: A Bible for amost all levels, December 27, 2003 Reviewer:Rick Sline (Houston, TX USA) - Microsoft Office Access 2003 Bible by Cary Prague, Michael Irwin and Jennifer Reardon is targeted at reader levels beginner to advanced. I consider myself on the high end of that spectrum with 8 years experience in Access & VB development plus many more years of dBASE and FoxBase/FoxPro experience. For its 1300+ pages it's fairly complete as a single-volume treatment of Access. Since Access 2000, the most comprehensive treatments of Access have been via 2-book sets (two of my favorites are Alison Balter and Getz/Litwin/Gilbert). Book 1 addresses "desktop" issues (single user and a small number of networked users); Book 2 addresses "enterprise" issues. As of this time there are no 2-book sets published for Access 2003. I selected the 2003 Bible believing it was as good a single volume reference as is available to describe what's new in the 2003 version and on the balance it's OK. For true novice users who haven't done any database work and/or have very little experience using Access, I'd recommend an entry level book - Access 2003 for Dummies, Access 2003 in 24 Hours, etc. before trying to tackle this book. Those with some experience should do OK with the book. The first 900 pages address the standard "bread & butter" issues of Access highlighting the few items that are new or different. I was a little disappointed in the very brief treatment of ADO - more complete books sometimes devote several chapters; it's part of 1 chapter here. The following few chapters cover what's really new & different - much more robust handling of Web interfaces including Data Access Pages, XML and InfoPath, but in very little detail (only 16 pages for InfoPath which is the one totally new technology). The book is continues with a discussion of security which fairly thorough as is the following section on creating help systems. The Advanced Access Database Chapter covers more advanced queries and improving performance but nothing one wouldn't expect in a book of this scope. The CD included with the book is good - the full text of the actual book in PDF format as well as selected chapters from other Office 2003 Bible books covering Word, Excel, etc. - it's nice to have these as a reference on my laptop so I don't actually have to lug the book(s) to a client's office. All the chapter exercises are there too.. Also included are several dozen demo programs, about half from Database Creations, Prague's company.
Book Description
- The most comprehensive reference on this popular database management tool, fully updated with the new features of Access "X" including increased use of XML and Web services
- Explores the new, tighter integration with SharePoint and BizTalk in Office "X" that enables greater flexibility for gathering and manipulating data
- Written by an international bestselling author team with several books to their credit, including previous editions of Access bible
- Gets Access beginners started with hundreds of examples, tips, and techniques for getting the most from Access
- Offers advanced programming information for serious professionals
- CD-ROM includes all templates and worksheets used in the book, as well as sample chapters from all Wiley Office "X" related Bibles and useful third party software, including John Walkenbach's Power Utility Pak
Back Cover Copy
If Access 2003 can do it, you can do it too
Databases can be complex. That’s why you need the expert guidance in this comprehensive reference manual to help you harness their power with a solid understanding of database purpose, construction, and application. If this is your first encounter with Access, you’ll appreciate the thorough attention to database fundamentals and terminology. If you’re familiar with earlier versions, you can jump right into Access 2003 enhancements like wider use of XML and Web services.
Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of Access 2003
- Create tables, manipulate datasheets, and work with multiple tables
- Understand the seven database objects and design systems objects
- Apply the seven-step design method to build databases tailored to your needs
- Build forms with wizards, create bound and unbound forms, and add data validation
- Learn how to use Visual Basic® and the VBA Editor to automate Access applications
- Use XML to create basic and advanced Data Access Pages
- Automate query parameters, create functions and subroutines, and add programmed error routines
- Exchange data with Word, Excel, PowerPoint®, and other Office applications
Bonus CD-ROM and companion Web site!
- All source code from the book as well as a complete working example
- Exclusive Office 2003 Super bible eBook, with more than 500 pages of information about how microsoft Office components work together
- Bonus shareware, freeware, trial, demo, and evaluation programs that work with or enhance microsoft Office
- Searchable eBook version of Access 2003 Bible
- An easy-to-use interface that allows you to browse and install everything on the CD
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