Microsoft Access 2007

Microsoft Access 2007 helps you effectively track, report, and share information in a manageable environment. With a library of pre-built tracking applications (database solutions) and the Microsoft Office Fluent user interface, Access 2007 does not require deep database knowledge or programming skills. In this VTC course, Author / IT Instructor, Tim Warner introduces users to database design concepts while assisting them in becoming proficient with building and maintaining an Access 2007 database. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Microsoft Access 2007 links.

Introducing Access 2007

Course Introduction

What is Microsoft Access?

About Relational Databases

Access and SQL Server

Getting He|p pt. 1

Getting He|p pt. 2

Staying Up-to-Date

Exploring Access 2007

Using the Getting Started Window

Introducing the Ribbon

Using the Navigation Pane

Opening and Closing Databases

Managing Macro Security

Exploring Tables

Exploring Queries

Exploring Forms

Exploring Reports

Exploring Macros

Exploring Modules

Creating a Database

Creating a Database from a Template

Creating a Database from Scratch

Creating a Table from a Template

Creating a Table from Scratch

Using Fields and Data Types pt. 1

Using Fields and Data Types pt. 2

Setting Table Properties

Working in Datasheet View pt. 1

Working in Datasheet View pt. 2

Importing Data

Leveraging Data Import

Importing from Text pt. 1

Importing from Text pt. 2

Importing from Excel

Importing from XML

Importing from Outlook

Importing from Access

Exporting Data

Exporting to Text

Exporting to Excel

Exporting to XML

Exporting to Word

Exporting to Access

Modifying Table Design

Renaming Tables

Dropping Tables

Managing Fields pt. 1

Managing Fields pt. 2

Managing Fields pt. 3

Using Undo and Redo

Changing the Primary Key pt. 1

Changing the Primary Key pt. 2

Setting Table Relationships pt. 1

Setting Table Relationships pt. 2

Setting Table Relationships pt. 3

Using the Table Analyzer Wizard

Maintaining Data Integrity

Introduction to Data Types

Managing Data Types pt. 1

Managing Field Data Types pt. 2

Setting Field Length

Using Input Masks pt. 1

Using Input Masks pt. 2

Using Default Values pt. 1

Using Default Values pt. 2

Setting a Validation Rule

Creating a Lookup List pt. 1

Creating a Lookup List pt. 2

Creating a Lookup List pt. 3

Compacting the Database

Backing Up the Database

Using Forms

Understanding Forms

Navigating in Forms

Creating a Form Quickly

Using the Form Wizard

Understanding Form Views

Creating a Blank Form pt. 1

Creating a Blank form pt. 2

Aligning Controls

Sizing Controls

Controlling Data Input

Creating an Option Group pt. 1

Creating an Option Group pt. 2

Formatting a Form

Using AutoFormat

Setting Tab Order

Creating Subforms pt. 1

Creating Subforms pt. 2

Querying Data

Sorting Table Records

Using Basic Filters

Using Filter By Form

Using Advanced Filters

Understanding Queries

Using the Query Wizard

Designing Select Queries

Adding Query Criteria

Designing Parameter Queries

Using Calculated Fields

Designing Action Queries pt. 1

Designing Action Queries pt. 2

Designing Action Queries pt. 3

Generating Totals and Averages

Using Expression Builder

Working with Reports

Understanding Reports

Creating a Report Quickly

Using the Report Wizard

Formatting a Report

Creating a Blank Report pt. 1

Creating a Blank Report pt. 2

Creating a Blank Report pt. 3

Using Queries in Reports

Using Calculated Values

Previewing and Printing a Report

Saving a Report as PDF

Securing and Sharing Data

Password-Protecting Your Database pt. 1

Password-Protecting Your Database pt. 2

Securing Database Code

Distributing Your Database pt. 1

Distributing Your Database pt. 2

Customizing Your Database

Creating a Switchboard pt. 1

Creating a Switchboard pt. 2

Creating a Switchboard pt. 3

Understanding the Navigation Pane

Defining Custom Categories pt. 1

Defining Custom Categories pt. 2

Setting Global Options

Customizing Quick Access pt. 1

Customizing Quick Access pt. 2

Creating a Custom Ribbon

Using Performance Analyzer

Using Database Documenter

Five Cool Access Tips and Tricks

Getting Certified in Access 2007

Great Access 2007 Resources

Microsoft Virtual Labs

Access Ribbon Mapping Workbook

Keyboard Shortcuts

Wrap-Up

Wrap-Up

About the Author

About the Author

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