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Sample Microsoft Access Databases

Need a database to help get you started? These sample databases can jump-start your database development project.

Microsoft Access Sample Database: Countries, Cities and Provinces

This Microsoft Access sample database provides tables containing information on the world's countries, cities and provinces. It is used to illustrate examples for a number of the articles on the About Databases site and also provides a good sample for students, professionals and others who are learning Microsoft Access.

ZIP Code Database

This free Access database of ZIP codes provides database designers with a valuable tool to assist in mapping ZIP codes to a city/state pair and even provides the latitude and longitude of that location.

Area Code Database

This free Access database of area codes provides database designers with a valuable tool to assist in mapping area codes to a state, province or region.

Install the Northwind Sample Database in Microsoft Access

The Northwind database contains some great sample tables, queries, reports and other database features. Here's how to install it.

Sales Force Automation Database in Microsoft Access

Looking to create your own sales force automation database? If you're unable to afford a pricey sales management software package, you can use Microsoft Access to help optimize your sales effort. This sample sales database from Microsoft allows you to leverage the power of Microsoft Access to increase revenue.

MONDIAL Database

MONDIAL Database

Installing the Northwind Sample Database in Microsoft Access 2010

The Northwind database contains some great sample tables, queries, reports and other database features. Here's how to install it in Microsoft Access 2010

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