Why Microsoft Access? back
Because it works and is the ideal tool when the number of records you are tracking is less than a half million. Microsoft Access is the most ubiquitous or everywhere present database in the world. You will always be able to find an Access developer.
Is Access Powerful Enough?
It depends. For most small businesses Access has all the power you need. If you are talking tens of thousands or even several hundred thousand records, Access is an excellent choice. When the numbers are greater than that, you should consider another tool.
And Finally:
Microsoft Access 2010 is more than a database. It is a tool that is highly integrated into Microsoft Office. This means a lot of options are built-in to make the exchange of data with WORD or Excel very easy. This is important. You want to use the right tool for the problem, and though most of the time Access is the answer, often having it interact with WORD or Excel or Accounting software is the better solution.
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