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Just thought I'd try and garner some support!
I've requested that Microsoft think about increasing the default maximum file size for MS Access files on the Microsoft Access Users Voice from 2GB upwards. This is an idea that has been floated twice before and Microsoft has responded saying its not in the plan. Each time it was raised it gained some support and each time it they responded saying no and closed the poll. By my estimate adding up the votes brings it to 6th in the ranking and it may have gained more support if it had remained open.
I think this is pretty much a no brainer. Its possible I am missing something fundamental. I know SQL Express would be a good alternative but as data sizes are getting bigger and bigger. Raising file size would really help with ETL and data analysis projects where you don't have the ability or time to manage the overhead of SQL Server Management Studio and the SQL Engine. For many in work environments getting access to or an install of SQL Express requires lobbying central IT for weeks or months. Of course sensible people will choose that route if available.
So here's the link if you want to check it out. Not sure maybe MS will shut it down but worth a shot.
Link to request larger file size option
For people that don't know Access User Group Voice is a place where the Access team take feedback from users. It is a great place to give some direct feedback to the Access Team and they look and consider all of the ideas. Even if you don't consider this idea to be good I would register and vote or propose ideas you are interested in.
Just thought I'd try and garner some support!
I've requested that Microsoft think about increasing the default maximum file size for MS Access files on the Microsoft Access Users Voice from 2GB upwards. This is an idea that has been floated twice before and Microsoft has responded saying its not in the plan. Each time it was raised it gained some support and each time it they responded saying no and closed the poll. By my estimate adding up the votes brings it to 6th in the ranking and it may have gained more support if it had remained open.
I think this is pretty much a no brainer. Its possible I am missing something fundamental. I know SQL Express would be a good alternative but as data sizes are getting bigger and bigger. Raising file size would really help with ETL and data analysis projects where you don't have the ability or time to manage the overhead of SQL Server Management Studio and the SQL Engine. For many in work environments getting access to or an install of SQL Express requires lobbying central IT for weeks or months. Of course sensible people will choose that route if available.
So here's the link if you want to check it out. Not sure maybe MS will shut it down but worth a shot.
Link to request larger file size option
For people that don't know Access User Group Voice is a place where the Access team take feedback from users. It is a great place to give some direct feedback to the Access Team and they look and consider all of the ideas. Even if you don't consider this idea to be good I would register and vote or propose ideas you are interested in.
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