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Microsoft Access 2000 Bible
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Product Description
With more than 400 pages of additional information on security, help systems, programming, performance optimization, advanced client/server techniques, and more, this deluxe GOLD edition will answer all your Access 2000 questions and help you create state–of–the–art database systems for your business. In this indispensable resource, three of the world′s best–known Access experts share everything they′ve learned through years of building and managing Access databases.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1276118 in Books
- Published on: 1999-09-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 1552 pages
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft Access 2000! In this indispensable resource, three of the world's best–known Access experts share everything they've learned through years of building and managing Access databases. With over 400 pages of additional information on security, help systems, programming, performance optimization, advanced client/server techniques, and more, this deluxe Gold edition will answer all your Access 2000 questions and help you create state–of–the–art database systems for your business. Inside, Find Everything You Need to Know to:
- Design flexible databases using the proven seven–step method
- Add controls, complex data validation, and multimedia elements to your system
- Develop custom toolbars, dialog boxes, and help system
- Use Access 2000 Runtime with MOD
- Publish databases to the Web or a corporate intranet
- Generate reports, including mail–merge reports and mailing labels
- Integrate data from other Office applications or other databases
- Use macros, VBA, and the new ADO (Active Data Objects) to automate manual processes
- 120–day evaluation editon of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
- Check Writer 2000 Microsoft Network Award for Best Application
- FlexSearch, the Access File Utilities, and more from Database Creations EZ Access Developer Suite Sampler
- Free software and demo versions of popular Access utilities from developers like FMS Corp., Black Moshannon, and more
- Internet links to Cary Prague's Database Creations, the world's largest Access add–on company
- Plus all the examples, templates, and code from the book
About the Author
Michael R. Irwin is considered one of the leading authorities on automated database and Internet management systems. He is a noted worldwide lecturer, a winner of national and international awards, best–selling author, and developer of client/server, Internet, Intranet, and PC–based database management systems. His expertise includes database processing in and between mainframe, minicomputer, and PC–based database systems; he is a leading authority on PC–based databases.
Michael has extensive database knowledge gained by working with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. as a developer and analyst for the Information Systems division for more than 20 years. Since retiring in June 1992, he runs his own consulting firm, named Database Integrators, specializing in Internet consulting offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and Manila, Philippines, his company does training and development of Internet and database applications. His local, national, and international clients include many software companies, manufacturers, government agencies, and international companies.
He has authored numerous database books, with several of them consistently on the best–sellers lists. His most recent works include The OOPs Primer (Borland Press), dBASE 5.5 for Windows Programming (Prentice Hall), Microsoft Access 97 Bible, and Working with the Internet. He has also written a book on the customs and cultures of Asia (to be released in 1999). Two of his books have won international acclaim. His books are published in more than 24 languages worldwide.
Michael has developed and markets several add–on software products for the Internet and productivity–related applications. many of his productivity applications can be obtained form several of his Internet sites or on many common download sites. His productivity tools include the Universal Calendar and Scheduling program, the Telephone Contact System, Password Keeper, and several others. All of these systems are distributed as freeware and careware. He has also developed and distributes several development tools and add–ins for a wide range of developer applications.
Customer Reviews
Sloppy, rushed effort that poorly rehashes previous edition
I am very, very disappointed with the book, which I purchased last week. It has obviously been rushed to print. The diagrams are often difficult to read because wording in the diagrams is "washed out." If that weren't bad enough, it appears to be unedited. For one example, the book includes the statement "Once your table is saved, however, if you change a field name that is also used in queries, forms, or reports, you have to change it in those objects as well." Five pages later, a second sentence completely contradicts the first: "In previous versions of Access, changing a field name usually meant that any queries, forms, or reports that referenced that field name would no longer work and had to be manually changed. Access 2000 automatically seeks out most occurrences of the name and changes it for you."
Desperately needs rewriting!
This book was obviously brought out to coincide with the realease of Access 2000, and therefore was not given enough thought. Most of the examples in the book do not work and differ from the accompanying CD. As a starting point for a beginner in Access 2000 the book can be very confusing and frustrating. Needed more thought before it's release, and needs seriously rewriting before it's second realease.
Great Book that teaches Access to real people
I thought the book was outstanding. It followed a simple example from start to finish. When I was done, I had the skills to create a fairly complex program. I had previously bought the Access 97 Bible and really appreciated the many places where the differences were pointed out. I especially liked the coverage of the new ADO, Data Access Pages, and Microsoft Database SQL Server Database Engine.
