Access 2003 Bible

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 1464 pages
• Published by: Wiley; Pap/Cdr edition October 3, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764539868
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764539862
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 2.3 inches
• Weighs: 4.8 pounds

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. Thats 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, youll appreciate the thorough attention to database basics and terminology. If youre familiar with earlier versions, you can jump right into Access 2003 enhancements like wider use of XML and Web services.

Inside, youll 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

Reader Reviews
For the most part this book is very through on teaching you Access, however there is a lot of fluf in some of the instructions it walks you through. For example, everytime it walks you through steps on going to the properties screen of any object it will tell you step by step how to right click, how to scroll down to the properties and then left click on 'properties'. Anyone who needs this level of detail should probably be reading a 'Windows for dummies' book instead. The actual content of the book has so far been fairly thorough as far as understanding Access. The information regarding database design is more or less satisfactory for getting you started working with access, but for a complete understanding of databases in general it leaves a bit to be desired. For the Access content of the book I give it a 4/5 but looking at the book as a whole i have to take a whole point away because of the volumes of fluf i have to sift through to get to the meat and potatoes. Comment | | (Report this)