subject: Integration Of Database Management Software And Customized Applications Can Be Accomplished With Mic [print this page] Customizable database software offers companies a way to be able to keep track of the different information they need to function. This information can include sensitive data like customer addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, medical records, credit card numbers and account information. Keeping confidential information secure and still accessible is a challenge for Microsoft Access programmers. Microsoft Access is the main program for database management because it is customizable for individual businesses and applications. Access is able to import and link directly to information stored in other applications and databases including Excel, text, Outlook, HTML, XML, Oracle, MySQL and other compatible databases.
One issue with Microsoft Access programmers is which version of Access they were trained on. Access was first released in 1993 and some companies are still running older versions. When the time comes to upgrade their database software, the concern that data can be lost as it is transferred is valid if the programmers in charge of the upgrade have not been adequately trained in database software upgrades and management. Data entry is something that can be greatly reduced if there is a direct connection between the information collected on the company's website and Access. Giving a company the ability to pull different type of data reports that analyze the information collected in their databases allows them to better track sales information, client requests, document creation, and performance reports. Knowing when profits are down and why is vital to understanding what it will take to get sales increased and profits turned around in the right direction.
When many consultants look at a programming project, seldom is a price quote set in stone for how much the project will cost to complete. Upgrading and integration of applications and databases can be tricky for programmers who don't have years of experience. Integration is more complex than most programmers who are used to dealing with other parts of database management software realize. It can take several weeks before the complete integration occurs. Meanwhile, the business needs to continue to have access to the database and the applications being integrated. Integration must be done correctly or loss of important data can result along with breaches in the confidential data that needs to be protected for the customers and the business. A Microsoft Access Programmer and consultant should be willing to provide what ever followup is necessary for the database integration and upgrade to be fully functional.
