This guide covers the upgraded features of Access 97, including Internet connections, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) imnprovements, object linking and embedding (OLE) secrets, and error and debugging tools. The CD contains all examples from the book, including databases; reusable code; and subroutines and user-interface objects. Also included are freeware and shareware utilities, as well as demonstration versions of third-party utilities.

This book starts where the documentation and the introductory and mid-level books leave off, covering topics that, until now, have not been addressed by books for Access developers: Access SQL, OLE, DDE, DLLs, advanced interface design, and a geat deal more. Covers version 2 of Access and the Access Developer Kit (ADK), with explanations or differences from version 1.1.

This how-to book of custom applications shows how organizations can use Access 97 to develop effective information systems in less time, for less money. This is the one-volume reference that shows users how to automate tasks, do application programming, and integrate an Intranet or the Internet. The CD includes source files and developer tools.

DESIGN, BUILD, AND REFINE ACCESS APPLICATIONS THAT MEET TRUE ENTERPRISE NEEDS The latest from internationally recognized Access authorities Litwin, Getz, and Gunderloy, Access 2002 Enterprise Developer's Handbook offers complete coverage of every aspect of building client-server Access applications for large-scale enterprises. Inside, you'll find scores of practical examples, carefully devised by the authors to illustrate effective, elegant solutions to real-world challenges. Coverage Includes: * Developing Access projects that store data using SQL Server * Managing concurrency using stored procedures * Creating data access pages that allow the editing and viewing of Access and SQL Server data in a browser * Using data access pages to validate data, link pages, and create dynamic HTML effects * Retrieving and editing server data directly with ADO * Managing multiple developers with source code control * Creating Web pages that connect to Access and SQL Server data * Controlling all aspects of replication * Securing your Access databases and projects * Distributing your Access applications * Importing and exporting XML files * Creating and managing SQL Server objects

The new version of Access includes upgrades to the product and utilizes the new Windows 95 features to make it even more user-friendly. Upgrading users get familiar features from other Microsoft products, plus great new tools and Wizards. New users will find an intuitive and clear database design tool without needing the skills of an application developer.

This hands-on guide provides much-needed information and guidance for the Access power user or developer wanting to exploit the power of SQL Server. It provides readers with the practical knowledge they need to harness the enterprise-level power and scalability SQL Server offers, while using the Access tools with which they are more familiar.

The enclosed CD contains the book's sample databases and associated files; their reusable forms and routines can be incorporated into your own work. You'll also find utilities, white papers, access to Wizard Code, Help file aids, Certification demos, and useful free- and share-ware.