Access Advantages |
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Easy to use software build tools for fast development. |
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Feature rich environment for flexible, creative designs.
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Can often run in small network environments without the need for
servers. (Cost savings) |
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Interfaces to many outside data sources and data servers. |
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Natively supports ActiveX controls. (OLE Integration) |
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Access is one of the most widely used databases in the world. |
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Its interoperability with other Office programs makes combining the
tools easy. |
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Often found on desktops as part of Microsoft Office Pro. (Cost
savings) |
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Often taught by schools as part of their database and
application development courses, making future support resources easier to
find. |
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