Top 10 Databases for 2019

A look at ten top databases fighting for mind-share in 2019.

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Simple step by step process to import MS Access data into SQL Server using SSIS

Sometimes we need to import information from MS Access. We could use the Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant, but sometimes we need to add custom transformations and it is necessary to use more sophisticated tools. In this tip, we are going to walk through step by step how to migrate a MS Access table to SQL Server using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

Migrating Microsoft Access Databases to SQL Server 2008

Microsoft Access is a very good database solution, but it has limits. While the portability of mdb and accdb files is convenient, there are advantages to moving to the less portable SQL Server solution. If you do have SQL Server, there's very little reason not to consider migrating your Access Databases. Not all custom-made Access applications easily lend themselves to a SQL Server solution so you'll need to do some analysis before choosing a migration path.

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Microsoft Access: Business Intelligence on a Shoestring

Learn how to deliver dynamic content by building a meaningful Business Intelligence Application, utilizing only what is available on the client's desktop, when a Data Warehouse BI Application, SQL Server and SSIS/SSRS aren't an option.

Converting Access Queries with iff() and DLookup() to SQL Server

This article gives a description of the iff() and DLookup() functions in Access 2007, and a method to converting them to SQL.

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Using the OPENROWSET function in SQL Server

OPENROWSET is a handy tool for retrieving data. Find out how to use the OPENROWSET function for SQL Server and Microsoft Access.