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Note to previous "Running Access" buyers:
This fourth edition of "Running Access" contains yet another major new sample database full of examples using the new HyperLinks. I added a chapter on Security and using the ODE, and made a major update to the chapter on SQL -- including examples that can now all be found in the sample databases. The CD-ROM also contains a hypertext version of the book that you can search online using your favorite browser.
This fourth edition of "Running Access" contains yet another major new sample database full of examples using the new HyperLinks. I added a chapter on Security and using the ODE, and made a major update to the chapter on SQL -- including examples that can now all be found in the sample databases. The CD-ROM also contains a hypertext version of the book that you can search online using your favorite browser.
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Format:Paperback
On the front of the book, it states 'a one stop reference' and 'in-depth reference and inside tips from the experts'. After all this is part of the Microsoft organisation and who should know better than the developers? Maybe this was the wrong book for me to get as I bought it to learn about Access, having used other databases for several years. Because of this, I wanted to 'dip' into different areas to find out how Access did various things. The book appears to be organised on the assumption that the reader will work completely through the book, page by page. With 933 pages and a urgent job to do, this was not possible. The book was set up to explaining how to program the example databases and associated forms, reports etc. When a feature was not included in the examples, it was ignored. When looking for a particular item, it was difficult to find as any explanation was geared around the particular example tables and I ended up reading one or two chapters to try to understand a particular feature. Having had the book for a few weeks I had to go out and buy two others to fill in the gaps.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Showing its age, perhaps, but still an essential resource for Access 97 users
27 Feb 2008
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John Viescas' `Running Microsoft Access 97' bills itself as a `one-stop... in depth reference' guide. It comprises six parts, moving from an interesting general database introduction all the way to macro and Visual Basic (VBA) usage (see Amazon's very useful `Search Inside' feature). It follows the well established Microsoft Press presentation style and although it's not as `pretty' as more modern titles, it's still clear and easy to follow. Since second-hand copies of `Running Access 97' are cheap nowadays, and MS Press are usually top quality, I plumped for this.
Viescas' aims to teach the reader how to build a database, rather than offering a reference book for Access 97. Thus, he uses many sample databases and encourages users to modify various aspects after explaining each process. Many dislike this approach but databases are so complicated that this approach is perfectly valid. The disadvantage here is that if you're trying to sort out a problem with a database you've designed from scratch, it can be tricky to find the answers sometimes.
The CD offers the whole book in elecronic format - accessed via Internet Explorer - as well as the many database examples, Word dcouments, graphics links, etc.
In the end, a more modern publication my offer a better structure but users of this program will likely have financial concerns, so this offers a very usable alternative. Despite some very negative reviews here, there isn't anything actually wrong with this title - but much that is right. If you want help with Access 97, this will give it to you.
Viescas' aims to teach the reader how to build a database, rather than offering a reference book for Access 97. Thus, he uses many sample databases and encourages users to modify various aspects after explaining each process. Many dislike this approach but databases are so complicated that this approach is perfectly valid. The disadvantage here is that if you're trying to sort out a problem with a database you've designed from scratch, it can be tricky to find the answers sometimes.
The CD offers the whole book in elecronic format - accessed via Internet Explorer - as well as the many database examples, Word dcouments, graphics links, etc.
In the end, a more modern publication my offer a better structure but users of this program will likely have financial concerns, so this offers a very usable alternative. Despite some very negative reviews here, there isn't anything actually wrong with this title - but much that is right. If you want help with Access 97, this will give it to you.
Format:Paperback
I have been referencing the book for building an applictaion and I have found many answers from it. But, regarding SQL, I have found it to be quite ambiguous. I then accessed online documents from different authors and could learn it very easily. Things need to be made simple to understand, not otherwise. "Running" title should be more comprehensive than this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent introduction to Access.
I'm familiar with many Access books. This book is not meant to be an advanced technical manual. As a solid introduction for Users, it is top-notch. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 1999
2.0 out of 5 stars
For beginners only...
Well... If you are looking for real answers and usefull examples, if you are looking for code examples on how to solve real, problems concearning MS Jet database engine or, on... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 1999
1.0 out of 5 stars
There's no There, There
If you are looking for ambigous answers to your work related questions on Access 97. This is the book for you, however if you are looking for real world answers to your real life... Read more
Published on 24 Jun 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely a must for serious Microsoft Access programmer
I think the author did a great job in this book. He not only shows the novice how to use Microsoft Access without writing a single line of code, but also guides a programmer into... Read more
Published on 13 April 1999
2.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely not a step by step beginners guide
This book fails to relay the required learning material to the reader in a step by step approach, instead the book largely reads like a novel, and often at times you may find... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Reference Tool
Perfect for general reading of Access as a database but also serves as a brilliant reference tool for the beginner or the skilled programmer.
Published on 5 Oct 1998
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Solid Introduction to Access
This book is a solid introduction to Access that covers every major aspect of the program. The material is presented in an easy to read style that progresses from beginning topics... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 1998
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good reference book
A good place to start if you are a begginner Access developer. It covers the entire scope of the development enviroment, from the basics of database design to VBA and DAO.
Published on 8 Dec 1997
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