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12/31/00 - Converting your Spreadsheet to a Database
Do you have an unwieldy Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that you'd like to convert to an Access database?  Let's walk through the process together, step-by-step. 

12/24/00 - Microsoft Access Reports Tutorial
Would you like to create professional-looking reports from your Microsoft Access database with the click of a mouse?  Follow along as we walk through the simple process of designing a reusable report.

12/15/00 - Database Insecurity: Are you Safe?
Recent attacks on e-commerce database servers highlight the threat posed by insecure databases. Read the details of one recent attack and learn how to avoid the same blunders.

12/10/00 - Creating a Microsoft Access Form
Forms offer a quick and easy way to offer a graphical data environment to users of your database.  Follow along as your About.com Guide to Databases creates a simple form in Microsoft Access.

12/03/00 - Microsoft Access Fundamentals
Not sure if your organization needs a database?  Your About.com Guide to Databases provides an overview of database concepts as well as the fundamental components of Microsoft Access.

11/03/00 - Modifying a Query in Microsoft Access
Learn how to apply advanced techniques to refine your database queries.  Your About.com Guide to Databases provides an introduction to adding and removing fields, adding query criteria and sorting your results.

10/30/00 - Creating a Simple Query in Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access offers a powerful query function that allows you to extract information from your database.  In this tutorial your About.com Guide to Databases walks you through the creation of a simple query.

10/14/00 - SQL Server 2000 Hits the Street
Microsoft recently released the latest version of their database server.  What new features does it contain?  How does it stack up against the competition?  Your About.com Guide to Databases answers these questions and more!

10/07/00 - Data Mining: An Introduction
An introductory look at the data mining/knowledge discovery field from your Databases Guide. You'll find an introduction to the terms and techniques unique to machine learning and, as always, the best links on the Net!

09/30/00 - Database Servers Take the Security Test!
If you're like most database administrators, you have at least a rudimentary understanding of the security measures offered by your DBMS.  How reliable are these measures?  Read what the National Security Agency has to say.