There are many database products out there, so choosing which is
right for your company is not always easy. In our opinion, Microsoft
Access is the best Relational Database Management System bar none.
Here are some reasons why you may consider using Microsoft Access:
Support - Microsoft
Access is one of the best-selling desktop databases of all time. You
can be sure of future support and with Microsoft's backing, should
be around for some time.
Scalable - Access has
an upgrade path. So, if performance starts to suffer from an ever
increasing number of users or records, you can upsize to SQL Server.
RAD - you can use Access
for Rapid Application Development thus keeping your costs down. Its
object oriented model means you can build attractive, functional and
easy to use applications in double-quick time.
Integration - Access
has works well with the Microsoft Office suite. It has been designed
with integration in mind. If MS Office is your preferred suite then
it makes sense to seriously consider Access as your database of choice.
Legacy data - Access
can import many data formats so your existing data is not lost.
Web integration - Access
(2000 particularly) has close web links so online data access is made
easier. With a shift towards e-commerce, Access's web integration
could prove very useful, if not now, then sometime in the near future.
