I've had this book for a little over six months and it's never left my desk. A complete guide that at the very least provides a good introduction (and often a lot more) to all the topics you'll need to know - and it's very readable to boot.


Informative guide on how to combine Access and SQL Server   April 24, 2002
 13 out of 13 found this review helpful

Having developed Access applications for a number of years, I was asked to create a system utlising SQL Server as the backend with a windows interface for the client. I knew Access was able to communicate with SQL server, but how that was achieved was unfamilar territory. The book guided me through the intracacies of the subject revealing the different mindset that was necessary to achieve the desired result. Loads of useful code examples, all downloadable from the web. One comment, the Index at the back wasn't comprehensive enough. However I read the book from cover to cover so was able to locate all the subjects I needed. Not recommended for those who are unfamilar with Access or database terminology.


Great book, Informative, well documented   March 21, 2002
 8 out of 9 found this review helpful

I picked up this book and read through the chapters. I have Access 97/2000 developer experience albeit on a small scale. We need to move to SQL Server 2000 to cope with increases in Databases and Users. This book has enabled me to plan the transition and has pointed out most of the pitfalls, I would definitely have met.

Great for intermediates upward for whom upsizing to SQL if a concern.


A must for anyone upsizing from Access to SQL Server   August 13, 2001
 9 out of 10 found this review helpful

This book contains many useful tips and covers everything about the move from Access 97/2000 to SQL Server 2000. It's very well written and explains everything clearly for the intermediate/expert user. The book has no CD with the source code, but all the code can be downloaded from the website. Definitely recommended!