It is exceedingly simple to create backup files in Microsoft Access. This is an important functionality that ensures you won't lose your work even if something goes wrong. It's vital to take backups when working in Access, and it takes less than a minute. Backups are automatically saved to your hard drive, which makes it easy to access your backup files. This online course teaches you how to set up and deploy regular Access backups.
When working inside of your Access databases, it's really important to make sure…that you've always got of backup in case something goes wrong.…Access makes a super easy to create a backup file, so it's really no reason to not have one.…In order to create a backup, we'll go up to the File tab, and I go down to Save As.…There is an option here called Back Up Database, I'll select that and choose Save As.…Access brings up my Save As dialog box and notice that it's suggested a File…Name of our original database, plus the word Backup, plus today's date.…
I simply needed to press Save and Access creates a backup of my file saved on my…hard drive and that's all there is to it.…I can safely proceed with editing my database and know that I've got a backup in…place if something goes wrong. …
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2/8/2013- Understanding table structures and relationships
- Setting primary and foreign keys
- Establishing relationships and maintaining referential integrity
- Sorting and filtering data
- Building queries with constraints and criteria
- Editing table data with queries
- Generating forms from tables
- Adding form controls
- Creating reports with totals and labels
- Embedding macros in buttons
- Repairing your database
- Protecting databases with passwords
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 1s
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1. Getting Started
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Key database concepts4m 21s
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Creating the database file3m 25s
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Digging in to Ribbon tabs3m 39s
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Using the Navigation pane3m 36s
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Taking backups47s
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Accessing help1m 8s
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2. Creating Tables
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Importing tables4m 57s
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3. Setting Field Properties
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Setting the default value2m 15s
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Creating lookup fields4m 29s
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4. Organizing Records
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Formatting columns2m 52s
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Sorting table data3m 18s
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Filtering table data2m 21s
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5. Using Queries
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Understanding queries2m 2s
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Building expressions5m 23s
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6. Working with Specialty Queries
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Using update queries3m 21s
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Using make table queries2m 57s
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Using delete queries2m 48s
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Using append queries2m 49s
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7. Creating Forms
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Generating forms from tables3m 10s
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Using the Form Wizard2m 38s
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8. Designing Forms
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Setting data sources5m 39s
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Understanding input boxes3m 31s
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Recording navigation2m 36s
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Adding buttons4m 18s
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Assigning tab order4m 5s
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Creating a navigation form3m 36s
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9. Creating Reports
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Introducing reports2m 15s
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Using the Report Wizard5m 9s
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Creating calculated totals3m 32s
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Creating labels4m 18s
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Adjusting print settings2m 58s
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10. Working with Macros
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Creating macros5m 3s
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11. Integrating Access with the Office Suite
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Emailing with macros4m 4s
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12. Maintaining the Database
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Documenting your work4m 41s
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Creating custom Ribbon tabs3m 35s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 6s
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