Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Access 2000 in 21 Days is a hands-on tutorial for users who want to learn Access by working through solid examples. This book shows you how to develop solid databases from start to finish. Focusing on Access databases on the desktop, the book also addresses implementing Access in a networked or client/server environment. Key topics included relational databases and the Access 2000 architecture, designing, building, and maintaining full feature database applications, implementing Data Access Pages, working with Visual Basic for Applications and the Visual Basic Editor, and publishing Access content to the WWW or intranet.


In just 21 days, you'll have all the skills you need to get up and running efficiently. With this complete tutorial, you'll master the basics and then move on to the more advanced features and concepts. Understand the fundamentals of data management and retrieval. Master all of the new and advanced features that Access 97 offers. Learn how to effectively use the latest tools and features to create customized forms and reports by following practical, real-world examples. Get expert tips from a leading authority on implementing Access 97 in the corporate environment or on the Web. This book is designed for the way you learn. Go chapter by chapter through the step-by-step lessons, or just choose the lessons that interest you the most.


This tutorial is designed to develop the novice's abilities with a step-by-step approach to Access. Each chapters is structured so that the reader can learn the material and complete the exercises in approximately 2-3 hours. It includes chapter summaries, Q&A sections and exercises.

This tutorial develops the novice user's abilities with a logical step-by-step approach. Chapters are structured so that the reader can learn the material and complete the exercises in approximately two hours or less.

With examples, workshop sessions, and Q&A sections, this updated guide shows readers how to master the most important features of Access.