MSACCESS NORTHWIND

Question

I want training in msacces northwind. Northwind is a sample msaccess training program.

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Answer 1

To get started with training in MS Access using the Northwind sample database, you can install the Northwind database directly from within Access. Here are the steps to do so:

1. Open Microsoft Access.
2. In the Search for Online Templates box, enter Northwind and press Enter.
3. Select Northwind from the results.
4. In the new window that opens, provide a filename for your copy of the Northwind database in the File Name text box.
5. Click Create. Access will download the Northwind database and prepare the file.
6. Once the process is complete, the database will open with a Welcome screen.

This Northwind database can be used for various training exercises and examples in MS Access, helping you learn about database management and operations.

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References:

• Get the Northwind sample database for Microsoft Access

Answer 2

Can I be an expert after training of Northwind?

Answer 3

Good morning. As a member of the team that created the two modern Northwind sample databases, I can assure you that you will not be an expert after exploring the Northwind database applications.

It was never our intention to make anyone an expert, nor would it even be reasonable to suggest that is possible with a single template. Templates like Northwind Starter and Northwind Developer are showcases for features, methods and design principles that underlie good database design.

That said, you WILL have a solid starting foundation from which to build your skills, knowledge and understanding of Access and Access database development. And that is the important point.

You will find documentation here:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/northwind-2-0-developer-edition-32eb79d2-bede-4ea4-b575-0714ca8dc1e2

Among other things, you'll see tables designed to satisfy basic Database Normalization.

You'll see good patterns for form and report design.

You'll see good patterns for VBA coding.

However, it is also important to recognize Northwind is a single business model, and not a universal database design.

Northwind is a fictitious trading company whose customers are independent grocery stores.

Customers call in orders or place them over the internet. In this template, Internet orders are a mockup.

• Northwind invoices, ships, collects payments, and closes orders. Purchase orders and inventory management are also included in this edition.

Other business models will require their own specific features and functions. What Northwind will do is provide you a base from which you can work, but which will need to be adapted to whatever business model you need for your own projects.

It's a great starting point. Good luck.