[AccessD] Article on upgrading

Drew Wutka DWUTKA at Marlow.com
Thu Jul 28 16:29:30 CDT 2011


I completely agree with Gustav's points, with one addition (that I can
think of right now), and that would be database driven business logic.

Ie, a record is put into table 1, then a record in table 2 is modified.
Triggers.

Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 1:29 PM
To: accessd at databaseadvisors.com
Subject: Re: [AccessD] Article on upgrading

Hi Susan

Nice to see back doing tech writing! 

We've never had a client asking why, they all follow my advice(!)
So our reasons to suggest and upgrade:

1. Extreme reliability is requested. I have yet to see an SQL Server
break down.
2. Remote access (across a WAN) is needed.
3. Easy, daily, and reliable backup is requested even when clients are
on-line.
4. Database size can be expected to outgrow Access' capability.
5. Controlled and secure user access is requested.

Note the non-tech level of these parameters.

/gustav
 

>>> ssharkins at gmail.com 28-07-2011 18:54:58 >>>
I'll be writing about upgrading to SQL Server and I'd like to include as
many of you in it as possible -- you'll get credit and a link -- it's a
nice thing to show the boss and clients. 

The angle is -- questions you should ask when deciding whether to
upgrade an Access database to SQL Server (Express is Okay too) --
specific to the decision-making process. Anything you think someone
considering the move should evaluate before doing so -- but I'll be
writing it from a "questions you should ask" perspective. 

It'll be interesting reading for the list too I think, so if nobody
objects -- I see no reason to ask for these responses off list. 

Thanks!
Susan H. 


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