| | |  | Software Engineering | Home » » » Microsoft® Office Access 2003 Inside Out (Bpg-Inside Out) | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | dc:abstract """ Hey, you know your way around a database—so now dig into Access 2003 and really put your information to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds all in concise, fast-answer format. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Discover the best and fastest ways to perform everyday tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Access mastery! - Build on what you already know about Access and quickly dive into what’s new
- Design your database the way the experts do—and sidestep common mistakes
- Import data from spreadsheets, text files, databases, and other sources
- Write simple to sophisticated queries to manipulate data
- Learn advanced techniques for building forms and reports
- Develop PivotTable and PivotChart dynamic views
- Tap the power of Microsoft SQL Server with Access projects and views, functions, and stored procedures
- Implement database security features
- Deliver dynamic data on the Web with data access pages and XML
- Use Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and script to automate your applications and Web pages
CD features: - Complete eBook in PDF format
- Insider Extras—including fully functional sample databases, VBA code, and sample web pages
- Catalog of Access resources with links to third-party tools and demos
- Microsoft resources and demos, including Insider’s Guide to Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 eBook
- Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook—10,000+ entries
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| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| John L. Viescas | | Paperback:
| 1324 pages | | Publisher:
| Microsoft Press | | Publication Date:
| November 26, 2003 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0735615136 | | Product Length:
| 9.46 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.38 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.3 inches | | Product Weight:
| 4.43 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 4.45 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 37 reviews |
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110 of 112 found the following review helpful:
 This book is at the intermediate level for developersJun 16, 2004
By book_review_grrl
"book_review_grrl"
The intended audience for this book isn't someone who just needs to use a Microsoft Access Database. Instead, this book is for someone who knows Access basics and understands databases and wants to create their own database - or perhaps their own application - including possibly using Visual Basic programming or macros. If this is you, then this book is GREAT! Doesn't bother you with the tiny details, but gives you what you need to get moving on your project, including how to prevent users from tinkering with your form design, how to fine tune your database/application using the performance analyzer, and other ideas to put together a high-quality database or application. (The reason why some reviewers have rated the book lower, is that they were probably outside the targeted audience, and the material was therefore less appropriate for them.)
34 of 37 found the following review helpful:
 Thorough but DryJan 22, 2006
By John A Lee III
"jal3"
There is no doubt that the Inside Out series from Microsoft is a much superior source for learning than the Step By Step Series. Topics are covered with more thoroughness which includes theory, reasons for doing things in a certain way and a better understanding of various possible parameters. That necessarily equates to a bulkier tome but the information is worth the weight. Unfortunately, others can produce the information in a more inspired and interesting manner.
This book is thorough. Anyone wishing to learn about Access 2003 would be well served by its use. It comes with examples on disk and a well thought out sequential development that builds on previous lessons. The only problem is staying awake. The illustrations are plentiful but tend to be small and difficult to read but the correspond well to what actually appeared on my screen. That is often not the case. This is a good choice but there are better ones. I like this one mostly as a reference. There are better references out there too.
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
MS Access 2003 Inside OutMar 23, 2004
By Wayne
"comprev"
John has done a great job with this book. It is in plain language that a beginner in Access would be able to understand. It includes lots of screen shots and descriptions of why things need to be done the recommended way. It also has good technical detail for the more advanced user. Following the procedures in this book will definitely improve your database application.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Not for beginnersFeb 24, 2006
By Ronald F. Pearson
The author correctly states this should probably not be your first Microsoft Access book. Yet he tries to take the reader from the ground up (inside out) through very detailed 1,298 pages. It starts by defining what a database is (not required if you have taken Programming 101) and goes into fine detail on publishing databases on web pages (for advanced users). My main complaint about this book is that it does not get you started on even the most simple application without plowing through more than half the text. The author is just beginning to discuss the design of forms on page 685! A hard read, a month later I have made it to page 219.
19 of 21 found the following review helpful:
This Is A Really Big Book!Mar 25, 2004
By Richie Rich
As the review title says, this is a big book - one that is chockful of tips, examples and code (on the included CD) that will reveal the power and ease-of-use that Microsoft Access 2003 possesses. As another reviewer stated, the examples are not the same, old tired Northwind database but fresh and exciting looking examples created by the author. Everyone - from beginner to advanced users - will find something in this book. And the big plus is the SQL information in the book and on the CD.This book is well thought out, well written and, well, just a darn good buy. I don't think you can go wrong with this one. I know that I won't.
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