
1994 Microsoft Access Tech-Ed Session Descriptions:
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Note: Below each Title you will see a File name and Library name.  This
is the name of the file and the library where you can find this Tech-Ed
session document.  We have grouped several of the sessions into EXE
files to make it easier to download.

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AC101 - Introduction to Relational Database Design

File name: Tech01.exe
Library: #2, Tables/DB Design

Description: Whether you're designing a database for Microsoft Access,
FoxPro, or SQL Server, a well-considered database schema is essential for
your application to function properly and efficiently. This session
discusses normalized versus nonnormalized databases, how to implement
primary and foreign keys, business rules, domain constraints, and
referential integrity in Microsoft Access.

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AC102 - Introduction to Microsoft Access Basic Code

File name: Tech06.exe
Library: #7, Modules/DAO

Description: The interactive tools in Microsoft Access provide users and
developers with tools previously available only through programming. In
this session you learn about Microsoft Access Basic code syntax,
keywords, looping structures, variable declaration, and data types.

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AC110 - Converting Applications from Microsoft Access 1.1 to 2.0

File name: Tech12.exe
Library: #12, Converting 1.x to 2.0

Description: The topics discussed in this session will focus on 
conversion issues between 1.1 and 2.0.  Specific strategies will be
presented to help you migrate your existing Access 1.x applications to 
Access 2.0 with minimal effort.

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AC201 - Writing Wizards for Microsoft Access

File name: Tech06.exe
Library; #7, Modules/DAO

Description: Wizards in Microsoft Access make lengthy, involved actions
fast and simple for users. This session shows you how to write your own
wizards and integrate them into Microsoft Access.

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AC202 - Building DDE and OLE Applications Using Microsoft Access

File name: Tech08.exe
Library: #10, Interop/OLE/DDE

Description: Through the use of dynamic data exchange (DDE) and object
linking and embedding (OLE) in Microsoft Access, you can integrate other
Microsoft Windows-based applications to create automated solutions.
Through the use of examples, this session discusses the design and
implementation issues stemming from this type of application development.

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AC203 - Advanced Queries Using Microsoft Access

File name: Tech02.exe
Library: #3, Queries

Description: In this session, you see how Microsoft Access integrates
data from dBASE, Paradox, and Btrieve, with Open Database Connectivity
(ODBC) data sources such as SQL Server and ORACLE. Topics include a
discussion of Microsoft Access action queries, such as Make Table,
Update, and Delete, as well as crosstabs, unions, subqueries,
parameterized queries, and SQL pass-through.

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AC204 - A Comprehensive Look at Macros in Microsoft Access

File name: Tech05.exe
Library: #6, Macros/Builders
 
Description: Macros extend the power of Microsoft Access, allowing
developers and users to create complete applications without programming.
This in-depth session covers the macro actions available in Microsoft
Access and provides many actual examples that put them to use.

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AC205 - Overview of Forms in Microsoft Access

File name: Tech03.exe
Library: #4, Forms

Description: This session explores the capabilities of forms in Microsoft
Access, including list boxes, drop-down combo boxes, and subforms. It
explains how to customize forms by setting form and field properties, and
introduces techniques for responding to form events with macros and
Access Basic code.

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AC206 - Database Publishing: Creating Reports Using Microsoft Access

File name: Tech04.exe
Library: #5, Reports/Printing

Description: In this session, you learn how to develop free-form
reports; reports embedded in reports; reports that use the inherent
two-pass capabilities of the product; and techniques for using report
events to control formatting and programmatic enhancements to your output.

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AC207 - Creating Multiuser Applications in Microsoft Access

File name: Tech07.exe
Library: #9, Multi-user/Networks

Description: This session explains how to modify an application to
support multiple users on a network. Topics include locking strategies,
multiuser error handling, and transactions.

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AC208 - Using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic for Flexible Database
        Applications

File name: Tech11.exe
Library: #7, Modules

Description: This session shows you how Microsoft Access and Visual Basic
can be used in tandem to deliver flexible applications. The discussion
revolves around an actual solution developed and implemented by Microsoft
Consulting Services.

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AC209 - Building Advanced Applications with Microsoft Access

File name: Tech11.exe
Library: #7, Modules

Description: The session covers the range of considerations that go into
building an application in Microsoft Access. Using a real-life example
from Microsoft Consulting Services, you go through the development
process from start to finish.

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AC210 - Implementing Security in Microsoft Access 2.0

File name: Tech10.exe
Library: #16, ADK/ADT/Security

Description: This session will cover implementing security on previously
unsecured databases.  Topics include using the Workgroup Administrator,
setting User and Group Permissions, Object ownership, using Owner Access
Queries to create row and column level security, and sharing secured
data with Visual Basic applications.

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AC211 - Microsoft Access 2.0 Building Blocks

File name: Tech01.exe
Library: #2, Tables/DB Design

Description: This session covers the creation of a wide variety of
application components that can be used in Access 2.0. The session will
show how these
common applications components can be tied together into an application.

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AC301 - Advanced Microsoft Access Basic

File name: Tech06.exe
Library: #7, Modules

Description: This session explores the use of Microsoft Access Basic to
call dynamic-link libraries (DLLs), incorporate SQL syntax, handle
run-time errors, work with objects, create and use libraries, and so on.

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AC302 - Database Optimization Techniques: Designing Applications for 
        Maximum Performance

File name: Tech02.exe
Library: #3, Queries

Description: Whether you use Microsoft Access or Visual Basic, this
session focuses on getting the most performance out of your database.
Topics include using indexes for optimal performance, how to structure
queries to use Rushmore, and understanding the Microsoft Access Query
Engine Optimizer.

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AC305 - Accessing External Data Using Microsoft Access

File name: Tech09.exe
Library: #11, ODBC Connectivity

Description: This session will be an overview of using Access Basic for
performing database operations.  Included will be tips for manipulating
Access data as well as external data (FoxPro, dBase, Paradox, Btrieve,
and ODBC).

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AC306 - Advanced Data Access Techniques in Access Basic

File name: Tech06.exe
Library: #7, Modules

Description: This session will cover advanced data access techniques
including a guide to programmatic security and system relationships via
Data Access Objects (DAO).

