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What is MS-Access
• MS-ACCESS is a popular database management
system (DBMS) developed by Microsoft. • MS-Access is a database management system that allows users to create, design, and manage databases. • It is a part of the Microsoft Office suite and is widely used for small to medium-sized databases.
Set By:Berhanu E @wonji Didimtu
Sec.School Key Features of MS-Access: • Database Design: MS-Access allows users to design and create databases using a visual interface. • Data Storage: MS-Access stores data in a database file that can be accessed and managed using the application. • Querying: MS-Access allows users to create queries to retrieve and manipulate data from the database. • Reporting: MS-Access provides tools for creating reports and visualizing data. • Security: MS-Access provides features for securing databases, including user authentication and access control. Set By:Berhanu E @wonji Didimtu Sec.School Basic Database Concepts: • Tables: A table is a collection of related data stored in a database. Each table has rows and columns, with each column representing a field or attribute. • Fields: A field is a single piece of data stored in a table, such as a name, address, or phone number. • Records: A record is a single row in a table, representing a single instance of the data. • Primary Key: A primary key is a field or combination of fields that uniquely identifies each record in a table. • Relationships: Relationships are used to link tables together, allowing users to access and manipulate data across multiple tables. Set By:Berhanu E @wonji Didimtu Sec.School MS-Access Interface: • Database Window: The database window is the main interface for working with the database, displaying a list of tables, queries, forms, and reports. • Navigation Pane: The navigation pane provides a list of tables, queries, forms, and reports, allowing users to navigate the database. • Object List: The object list displays a list of objects in the database, including tables, queries, forms, and reports. Set By:Berhanu E @wonji Didimtu Sec.School Basic Operations: • Create: Creating a new database, table, query, form, or report. • Read: Retrieving data from a table or query. • Update: Editing or modifying existing data in a table. • Delete: Deleting data from a table or query. • Execute: Running a query or macro to perform an action.
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Sec.School Creating a New Database
• Click on StartMS-officeMS-Access then
• Click on Blank Database to create a new database. • Enter a name for your database in the File name field. • Choose a location for your database file. • Click Create to create the new database.