Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Dear Class:

Terminology: We will add "Object", "Tables", "Forms", and "Reports"

Watch the Tutorial on Access 2013 to get a better idea. We will start with lesson 1. I do want you to open up your Database notes because some of the terminology will need to be put in.

Why use a database—information about customers, information about inventories, any type of information a business would need. You can design, manipulate, sort, and print.

Who has a database—schools, libraries, government, stores, banks, business on inventory and employees

Field?
Requirements: contain a unique name, describe the field, <= 64 characters, cannot begin with a space, can’t use . , ! [ ]

Spreadsheet containing the information from your filling out the form. "Shared Spreadsheet"

Enter the information onto the spreadsheet that has been shared.

Let’s put our class in a database. . .

Create a database
Different programs: MS ACCESS, Oracle, Dbase
We use ACCESS
Determine fields and data types

Sincerely,
Mr. Green-Hite