Publisher's Synopsis
Showing how to understand databases, and then moving on to cover the creation of databases with Microsoft Access, this book is intended particularly for HNC/D Degree Computing or Business students. It is also considered suitable for adult-education classes, computing professionals, and courses which require an understanding of databases.;After explaining the nature of databases and of information processing in general, the author proceeds to step-by-step guidance on building a database using Access, and provides detailed explanations of complex functions. Advantages and disadvantages of using certain Access features are illustrated.;No previous experience of databases or any other database package is assumed. The sections on implementing the design using Microsoft Access assume some familiarity with the Windows 95 operating system.
