Running Microsoft Access 2000/ Mastering Solution Set (Training Kit) [Paperback]

Microsoft Corporation (Author), John Viescas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 9, 1999 | Series: Training Kit

Two programming products are included in this set: "Running Microsoft Access 2000, " which takes readers through the most used tasks and functions, and "The Mastering Database Fundamentals Using Access 2000, " which teaches the desktop application skills. Users can deploy these products in tandem or individually to learn how to maximize productivity with this popular relational database. Interactive CD-ROM included.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Data, data everywhere, nor any thought to think? Sounds like you need some help with your information management! If you're using (or plan to use) Office 2000, you're in luck--Running Microsoft Access 2000 has the answers to almost any question you'll have about Microsoft's key database package.

Between its detailed table of contents and its comprehensive index, you'll find everything you need quickly, whether it's design, modification, use of databases, or help with the new features that allow you to integrate your Access database with the Web or other Office applications. The clear writing and illustrations help make learning and referencing fast and efficient, while the accompanying CD-ROM will have you working on examples in minutes.

Running Microsoft Access 2000 can be used as a tutorial for advanced users or upgraders, but if you're in doubt try Microsoft Access 2000 Step by Step instead. Of course, they're both from Microsoft Press, so you'll find little information on bugs or flaws--you'll need to check with another publisher for that information. But still, if you're looking for clarity and completeness, you'll find them here. --Rob Lightner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

John L. Viescas is a database expert who provides consulting and training services to companies around the globe. He is a Microsoft MVP and the author of several popular books, including Microsoft® Office Access® 2003 Inside Out and Building Microsoft® Access® Applications.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1056 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (July 9, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735608415
• ISBN-13: 978-0735608412
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,562,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Content filled, September 9, 1999

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B. Jacobsen "whsy82" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Running Microsoft® Access 2000 (Paperback)

I'm probably 4.5 stars. The pluses are that this book covers a lot, esp. for something called "running access 2000". e.g. it covers a good amount of programming. It's also clearly written. My one critique is the examples, which are integral to the book. The book skips between three sets of examples. The examples have a lot of forms, and some can take some analysis. I would have prefered one example that was built up in a more consistent fashion, one one main example with other minor ones if essential. My minor critiques would be that (a) chapters are by listed techniques (e.g. Visual Basic Fundamentals) whereas a subhead (automating data entry) might have been as relevant.(b) I think he is least clear (or too terse) on designing a "good" database (like how to set up tables and relationships) (c) a "for more info" bibliography would be invaluable (e.g. a great VB book). Finally, and this is *not* a critique, just an observation, this book is NOT a reference (lord knows how many volumes a reference would take....)

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The first step to become an Access developer., July 28, 2000

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"cmjreview" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Running Microsoft® Access 2000 (Paperback)

Running MS Access 2000 will teach all you need to know about how the software works. You will get to know the shortcuts, and how to make use of all the possibilities that lies within Access. Further, you will learn how to plan and execute the entire process involved in a database development project.

This book will give you the knowledge to navigate your way around Access 2000, you will know in what direction to go to find the feature you are looking for. Included on the CD you will find lots of programming examples, but it is not a pure programming book, the emphasis is on the capabilities of the software, and how and where to make use of them.

If you are new to database programming and/or Access 2000, I recommend this book so that when you have learned about the software you can focus 100 % on building your database, instead of trying to find out what Access can or can not do.

By investing your time and money in reading Running MS Access 2000 and then a programming book (0078825121, 0672314843, 0782123716, 0735605009) you will be able to build your database system in the least amount of time, and in the process gaining a basic knowledge as the first step to become a professional Access developer.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent coverage of Microsoft Access 2000, June 16, 1999

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Jeffrey Ebenstein - See all my reviews

This review is from: Running Microsoft® Access 2000 (Paperback)

After reading Mr. Viescas' previous book, "Running Microsoft Access 97," and learning a lot about this program, I was glad to see that he has written a similar book on Microsoft Access 2000. This book, while similar in style and content to the Access 97 book, reflects the upgrade that Microsoft has made to this program. As in Mr. Viescas' Access 97 book, this one takes you from the basics of Access and guides you gently through very complex, but practical, exercises. As with Access 97, I feel that I have mastered the basic concepts of Access 2000. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to move from Access 97 to Access 2000 or to someone who wants to learn the program from "scratch."