Project Presentation

Group D

Members Introduction

Maryam Farooq L1S09BBAM0029

Maryam Riaz L1S09BBAM2116
M Abdullah L1S09BBAM0028
Asad Raza L1F08BBAM0206
Rabia Aijaz L1F07BBAM0220
Roadmap

 Origin
 Introduction

 History

 Features

 Components of a Database

 Some Extras
Origin

 Office for Windows and Mac

 Release of Microsoft Access

Introductio
n
 History
 Version 1.1 release

 Version 2.0

 New Version of Windows

 Access included in Office Suite

History

 Compatibility

 Database Market

 Other info.
Features

 Creating tables and queries

 Import and export of data

 Jet Database format

 Compatibility with SQL

Features

 Offers parameterized queries

 Desktop editions of SQL

 File server based database

Extras

 Stores data in its own format

 Import or links to data in other

databases
 VBA support

 A rich programming environment

Uses
 Used to create simple database solutions
 Includes query interface, forms and reports

 An advanced solution for non-programmers

 Template to quickly enhance databases

 Create solutions using VBA

 Database solutions
Development
 Storage of Database Components
 Query Designer
 Pass-Through Queries
 Programming Language
 Database Libraries
 Leszynski Convention
 Other info.
Protection
Access Security

 Database Password

 Workgroup Security

 Locking through .MDE

Competing Software’s

 Alpha Five
 Borland Paradox

 Microsoft SQL

 Lotus Approach

 Openoffice.org Base

 Oracle XE

 Omnis Studio etc.

 Database
What is a Database?

A Sample Database
Creating a Database
 Components of a
Database
 Entity
Collection of information about a
particular topic
 Field

Anything about information is kept

 Record

Column of tables in databases

Components of a
Database
 File
Collection of related tables
 Table

Medium (object) used to

define and store data
 Attributes

Characters of entity
Components of a
Database
 Query
Statements that extract specific info
from database
 Form

Object of Database to enter data

 Report

Used to present data in a more

formatted way
Components of a
Database
 Logical Design

 ERD
Diagram indicating how entities are
connected to each other
 Types of Keys
 Primary Key
Attribute that uniquely identifies a row
or a record
 Secondary Key

Non-unique field that is used as a

secondary (alternate) key
 Concatenate Key

Consists of two or more data elements

or attributes
 Types of Keys
 Control Key
Used to physically sequence the
stored data
 Foreign Key

An attribute in a table whose

values must match a primary key
in another table
 How to create a
Database?
Process of creating a
database can be completed
in two ways:

 With Template

 Without template
Getting started with a
database
Creating without template
 Choosing a Blank  Renaming & Saving
Database
 Saving
 Choosing the location of your choice
Creating a table
Changing Views
 Choosing Views
Changing Views
 Saving Tables

 Widening
Columns
Setting Primary Key
 Set primary key
Entering data in Design
View
 Fill in according to your choice
Saving
 Microsoft Office  Saving
Button
Other ways
 Use Ctrl+S or the  To change view i.e.
diskette button to datasheet view
save quickly
Exiting Access

 Click Office
Button

 Choose Exit
Access
Entering data into a
database
There are two methods for entering
data into a database :

 Datasheet View Method

 Form View Method

Creating data with a
template
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