Teachers and professors can now keep track of their student’s crucial information using this free Microsoft access student database. This student access database lets you keep organize the following information about your students:

 Manage your time more effectively using this task management Access database. This task management database is complete with tables, queries, forms and reports that you use organize your upcoming tasks. Download this Task Management Access Database by clicking any image or this link: Task Management Database.

There are four tables included in this task management access database. The tables are linked to forms to assist with easy data entry. Below is an example of the contact form that you can use to add details of the contacts included in your task management access database. Lastly, this task management database contains reports, macros, and modules to automate and review your data entered in the database.

Download this task management database by clicking any image or this link: Access task management database.

Learning to use Access can be intimidating if you don’t know where to start or how they can be helpful to your work or personal project. I ran across this article that has a helpful video that explains Microsoft Access Databases and there uses. 

An Introduction To Microsoft Access

Article Source: What Are Access Databases?

So what’s an Access Database?

A database is a collection of information that has been organised so that the information is easy to access and display in different ways. Take a look at this great video tutorial as an introduction to what Microsoft Access is all about.

Databases are used everywhere: at work, in the home, in schools, and leisure facilities. Examples of a database would be a telephone directory, a mailing catalogue, or even a CD music library – you get the idea!

Within Microsoft Access, a database simply refers to a collection of different data sets known as Tables which are potentially related and therefore joined together increasing data flexibility.

The process of relating and joining tables together is what makes Access a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and on the whole provides more flexible reporting and functionality within this application.

The next part will be learning the components of Microsoft Access which includes; Tables, Queries, Forms, Reports and Macros. This website offers articles, blog posts and eBooks to help you master an Microsoft Access Database the easy way!

 

1. Review the table design of the database template. Write down the field names and compare them to your Excel spreadsheet. If applicable, adjust either the Access fields or your Excel spreadsheet columns prior to the import.
2. Use the Import Excel feature on the ribbon to start the import process. Browse your computer and locate the spreadsheet. Select the spreadsheet and complete the import wizard.
3. Review the data once the import is complete and save your changes.

Review The Relationships

1. Access the database tools and analyze the default relationships. This will give you insight on how the tables are related and how to modify the table’s to your project needs.
2. If necessary, save and print the database relationships so you can use them a guide as you update the database template.

1. Review the default forms in design view.
2. Update any default images with your own image or company logo.
3. Save your changes so you can utilize this form in your updated access database template.

1. Review the default queries by right clicking on the query in design view.
2. Review the query fields and criteria. If necessary, adjust the table fields to reflect your imported data.
3. Review the criteria and make appropriate adjustments. These may include criterion that is more appropriate for your data or transforming the query to a parameter query. The options are nearly endless!
4. Run the query to ensure it works properly and displays the results you are trying to achieve.
5. Save your change to ensure this query will be available for future uses.

1. Run the default reports to see how the results are displayed.
2. Review the report in design view and make appropriate changes for your data. This may include formatting and/or design changes. Formatting changes may include adjusting the page width, page margins, column widths, and row heights. Design changes may include selecting a different color theme, report sort order, or report group order.
3.  Save any changes that are applicable and relevant to your project.

Utilize this Access Sales Pipeline Database to track sales within your organization. This sales access database template includes detailed sections for your employees, opportunities, and customers. No more manually tracking this information! This sales database even includes charts and graphs to show how well your forecasting and sales are progressing! Download this Access Sales Pipeline Database by clicking any image or this link: Access Sales Pipeline Database

This free sales access database displays your current opportunities when the database is opened. Notice the macros are disabled by default. Enable this feature by pressing the enable button. Expand the Navigation Pane by clicking the upper double left arrows or pressing F11 on your keyboard. Open the detailed customer form to see how much detail you can add to the opportunity object (form) in this sales tracking database that include free tracking. 

Notice the employee details form displays plenty of spaces customize the employee detail. Use the forecast chart to see forecasted opportunities and the open opportunities tab to see currently open opportunities. Download this Access sales database by clicking any image in this article or this link: Access Sales Database

Learn how to use Access Database Templates effectively by using this book: The Rational Guide to Microsoft Office Access 2007 Templates.  This Amazon highly rated book guides you through the effective use of Access 2007 databases.  Buy this book by using this link: The Rational Guide to Microsoft Office Access 2007 Templates.

Why should you buy this book?

1. You will learn about building databases using the available free templates in Access 2007
2. You will discover hidden access templates features available in these free Access database templates!
3. Learn how to enhance existing database templates without the use of macros and programming code!

Who should buy this book?

• New Access 2007 users who are NOT used to the new Office 2007 ribbon
• Access database templates novices who want to enhance their database development skills
• Corporate users who are responsible for creating and customizing new and existing databases in their networks.

Buy this book by using this link: The Rational Guide to Microsoft Office Access 2007 Templates.

 Helpful topics included in this book:

• Learning how to customizing, personalized, and brand your Access Database Templates
• Using Access Database Templates With SharePoint
• Template Collections
• File Anatomy
• Creating Templates Without Opening Access
• [Bonus Material] Sample Access Database Code
• [Bonus Material] Sample Access Database Templates
• [Bonus Material] Learn How to Use .accfl field template task pane

Actual paraphrased testimony from an Amazon purchase:

This book shows you how to use the new Access 2007 interface. Zac, the author, show you how to build a database from the ground up.  If you want to enhance your Access 2007 skills, this book is a definite must buy!  –> Read Actual Review by clicking this link: The Rational Guide to Microsoft Office Access 2007 Templates

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Use this Microsoft Access 2010 Web Sample Database to utilize the power of Access and Sharepoint. This Microsoft Access 2010 Web Sample Database includes a login screen and functional web database that can be linked to your existing Sharepoint content. Download this Microsoft Access 2010 Web Sample Database by clicking the images or this link: Microsoft Access 2010 Web Sample Database

Once you log into the Access 2010 Web Database Sample, you will see the various forms available. There is a getting started tab that helps you learn how use this Access 2010 Web Database Sample. Click:

• Products tab to view the sample products
• Orders tab to see the sample orders, 
• Purchase tab to see the purchase history 
• Employees tab to see & manage the employee data
• And lastly the Reports Center tab to run the sample reports

Download this Access 2010 Web Database Sample by clicking any image or this link: Access 2010 Web Database Sample

Here is the sample employee information in the Access 2010 sample web database. Use this tab to add your own employee information so you can your real data in this Access 2010 sample web database. Download this Access 2010 sample web database by clicking any image or this link: Access 2010 sample web database

Publish this Access web database to Sharepoint 2010 by click the File tab. Select Save & Publish. Click Publish to Access Services and enter your Sharepoint database details. Download this Access web database Sharepoint 2010 by clicking any image or this link: Access web database Sharepoint 2010