Access 2007 Bible
Chapter One
An Introduction to
Database Development
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding what a database is
Examining the differences
between databases, tables,
records, fields, and values
Learning why multiple tables are
used in a database
Looking at database objects
Learning a five-step design
method
Creating the overall design of a
database system
Designing database tables and
relationships
Designing input forms
Designing menus
In this chapter, you learn the concepts and terminology of databases and
how to design the tables that your forms and reports will use. Finally,
you build the actual tables used by this book's Access Auto Auctions
example database.
The fundamental concept underlying Access databases is that data is stored
in tables. Tables are comprised of rows and columns of data, much like an
Excel worksheet. Each table represents a single entity, such as a person or ... read full excerpt from Access 2007 Bible ebook