If the referential integrity between tables is compromised by changes or deletions of records, Access will reject those changes. In this video, learn how to enforce referential integrity, use Cascade Update Related Records, Cascade Delete Related Records, and set Join Properties.
- [Instructor] We enforce referential integrity … between our tables to make sure … that we don't accidentally delete a record … in one table that's related to another record … in another table. … After watching this video, … you'll know how to enforce referential integrity. … You'll learn what Cascade Update Related Fields is … and Cascade Delete Related Records is. … We'll also learn about the three join types. … Let's jump into our 02_03 Integrity database. … We're going to create a relationship … between our Customers table and our Sales table. … Database Tools, Relationships. … We'll drag and drop these tables … onto our Relationships window. … Create a relationship between the two using the ID field … from the Customers table … and the Customer ID field from the Sales table. … In our Edit Relationships window, … this is where we can enforce that referential integrity. … I'll go ahead and check that off … and click Create. … So we have a one-to-many relationship … between these tables. …
Author
Jennifer McBee
Released
9/16/2019- Modifying the database structure
- Managing table relationships and keys
- Exporting data
- Managing records and fields
- Creating and running queries
- Configuring form controls
- Modifying form positioning
- Grouping report fields
- Formatting reports
- Taking the practice exam
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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1. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam Overview
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2. Managing Databases
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Modify database structure5m 30s
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Print and export data6m 20s
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3. Create and Modify Tables
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Create tables5m 5s
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Manage tables3m 24s
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Manage table records3m 13s
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Manage fields5m 13s
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4. Create and Modify Queries
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Create and run a query4m 44s
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Create a crosstab query5m 1s
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Create an action query5m 31s
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Modify a query7m 52s
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✓ Solution: Create queries8m 18s
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5. Modify Forms in Layout View
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Configure form controls5m 46s
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Modify form positioning4m 39s
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✓ Solution: Create forms5m 44s
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6. Modify Reports in Layout View
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Format reports6m 21s
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✓ Solution: Create reports7m 27s
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7. Final Practice Exam
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Conclusion
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Next steps27s
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