10 reasons to turn your Access applications into Web-based applications

Topics:: Database Applications

Tags:: Data Management,; Databases,; Enterprise Software,; Microsoft Access,; Microsoft Office,; Office Suites,; Software,; Web Technology,; Web-based Application

Source:: Susan Harkins and Drew Wutka

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Overview: An Access database often outgrows its original purpose. When that happens, you face applying band-aid technology or upgrading to a more powerful database system, such as SQL Server Express or even SQL Server. But before you toss Access out the window and start signing purchase orders for consultants, developers, licensing, and new hardware, consider one more option -- turning your Access application into a Web-based application. Here are some reasons why this might make sense.

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