I have copied an Access database from a server and when I go to open it an
error message states that it is not linked with backend .mdb? I am not really
that versed in this as I am new to Access.Is this a problem that a novice can
solve?

.... only if you can get a copy of the Back-End also (or at least know where
the Back-End is so that you can relink but in this case, you are playing
with real / live data so *beware*).

OTOH, it may be wise to ask the person in charge of the database before you
do anything. He/she may not be happy that you are copying the database
file(s).

--
HTH
Van T. Dinh
MVP (Access)



"pickle917" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:5CEF4848-85FF-4078-85E1-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have copied an Access database from a server and when I go to open it an
> error message states that it is not linked with backend .mdb? I am not
> really
> that versed in this as I am new to Access.Is this a problem that a novice
> can
> solve?

I would reccomend learnign SQL Server and Access Data Projects

the fact that MDB is so insecure; it means that it is a dead end
solution


-Aaron


Van T. Dinh wrote:
> ... only if you can get a copy of the Back-End also (or at least know where
> the Back-End is so that you can relink but in this case, you are playing
> with real / live data so *beware*).
>
> OTOH, it may be wise to ask the person in charge of the database before you
> do anything. He/she may not be happy that you are copying the database
> file(s).
>
> --
> HTH
> Van T. Dinh
> MVP (Access)
>
>
>
> "pickle917" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:5CEF4848-85FF-4078-85E1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have copied an Access database from a server and when I go to open it an
> > error message states that it is not linked with backend .mdb? I am not
> > really
> > that versed in this as I am new to Access.Is this a problem that a novice
> > can
> > solve?

Certainly SQL Server is worth learning but I am not sure about ADP ... since
Microsoft has advised for some time that the preferred format is MDB / MDE,
not ADP / ADE ...

I am sure each developer would have their own preferences but since Access
comes from Microsoft, I prefer to use the software as Microsoft recommend
....

--
HTH
Van T. Dinh
MVP (Access)



<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I would reccomend learnign SQL Server and Access Data Projects
>
> the fact that MDB is so insecure; it means that it is a dead end
> solution
>
>
> -Aaron
>

Thanks!

"(E-Mail Removed)" wrote:

> I would reccomend learnign SQL Server and Access Data Projects
>
> the fact that MDB is so insecure; it means that it is a dead end
> solution
>
>
> -Aaron
>
>
> Van T. Dinh wrote:
> > ... only if you can get a copy of the Back-End also (or at least know where
> > the Back-End is so that you can relink but in this case, you are playing
> > with real / live data so *beware*).
> >
> > OTOH, it may be wise to ask the person in charge of the database before you
> > do anything. He/she may not be happy that you are copying the database
> > file(s).
> >
> > --
> > HTH
> > Van T. Dinh
> > MVP (Access)
> >
> >
> >
> > "pickle917" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:5CEF4848-85FF-4078-85E1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > >I have copied an Access database from a server and when I go to open it an
> > > error message states that it is not linked with backend .mdb? I am not
> > > really
> > > that versed in this as I am new to Access.Is this a problem that a novice
> > > can
> > > solve?
>
>

Thank you I will take your suggestions

"Van T. Dinh" wrote:

> .... only if you can get a copy of the Back-End also (or at least know where
> the Back-End is so that you can relink but in this case, you are playing
> with real / live data so *beware*).
>
> OTOH, it may be wise to ask the person in charge of the database before you
> do anything. He/she may not be happy that you are copying the database
> file(s).
>
> --
> HTH
> Van T. Dinh
> MVP (Access)
>
>
>
> "pickle917" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:5CEF4848-85FF-4078-85E1-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have copied an Access database from a server and when I go to open it an
> > error message states that it is not linked with backend .mdb? I am not
> > really
> > that versed in this as I am new to Access.Is this a problem that a novice
> > can
> > solve?
>
>
>

Van

you are a ****ing faggot and a liar.

Microsoft has NEVER come out and said that the preferred format is
MDB.. .MDB isn't reliable enough for a single user and a single record.

You want to come and spread LIES to my ****ing face you ****ing pussy?

Access Data Projects **SLAUGHTER** MDB and Microsoft has NEVER come out
and said that they reccomend MDB over ADP.

MDB isn't even supported in the next version of Access.

Open your eyes you ****ing retards.

-Aaron
Realist



Van T. Dinh wrote:
> Certainly SQL Server is worth learning but I am not sure about ADP ... since
> Microsoft has advised for some time that the preferred format is MDB / MDE,
> not ADP / ADE ...
>
> I am sure each developer would have their own preferences but since Access
> comes from Microsoft, I prefer to use the software as Microsoft recommend
> ...
>
> --
> HTH
> Van T. Dinh
> MVP (Access)
>
>
>
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I would reccomend learnign SQL Server and Access Data Projects
> >
> > the fact that MDB is so insecure; it means that it is a dead end
> > solution
> >
> >
> > -Aaron
> >

Van

I really want to know where you hear that.

Some renegade developers that worked at Microsoft might have said that
as an offhand remark.

But it has never officially been stated.

In 2007; there has been much excitement about the next version of ADP..
it is definitely alive and well.

There has been one COMMENT on a SINGLE BLOG about how ONE PERSON
reccomends that you use MDB with linked tables.

But I dont agree with that person.

Linked tables are a ****ing logistical nightmare.
Awful performance. Awful stability. Awful deployment and
troubleshooting.

Refresh, Relink, Create Link

GAG, GAG, GAG

copy queries? not necessary-- keep everything in SQL Server and use an
ADP and you dont have ANY of the deployment complexities that you have
in MDB.

I just strongly-- violently-- argue that MVP shouldn't spread
misinformation.

I urge Microsoft to stop rewarding halfwits the MVP recognition.

-Aaron




Van T. Dinh wrote:
> Certainly SQL Server is worth learning but I am not sure about ADP ... since
> Microsoft has advised for some time that the preferred format is MDB / MDE,
> not ADP / ADE ...
>
> I am sure each developer would have their own preferences but since Access
> comes from Microsoft, I prefer to use the software as Microsoft recommend
> ...
>
> --
> HTH
> Van T. Dinh
> MVP (Access)
>
>
>
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I would reccomend learnign SQL Server and Access Data Projects
> >
> > the fact that MDB is so insecure; it means that it is a dead end
> > solution
> >
> >
> > -Aaron
> >

Aaron

See http://www.tinyurl.com/y2yjzn

and have a look at the first paragraph of page 10 from the Microsoft
document above.

Spreading misinformation? Halfwits?

I am sure other readers (and Microsoft) can do their independent judgement
on their own.

On that note, I think this conversation does not contribute positively in a
professional business manner that we should accord other readers so I will
end it here.

--
HTH
Van T. Dinh
MVP (Access)




<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Van
>
> I really want to know where you hear that.
>
> Some renegade developers that worked at Microsoft might have said that
> as an offhand remark.
>
> But it has never officially been stated.
>
> In 2007; there has been much excitement about the next version of ADP..
> it is definitely alive and well.
>
> There has been one COMMENT on a SINGLE BLOG about how ONE PERSON
> reccomends that you use MDB with linked tables.
>
> But I dont agree with that person.
>
> Linked tables are a ****ing logistical nightmare.
> Awful performance. Awful stability. Awful deployment and
> troubleshooting.
>
> Refresh, Relink, Create Link
>
> GAG, GAG, GAG
>
> copy queries? not necessary-- keep everything in SQL Server and use an
> ADP and you dont have ANY of the deployment complexities that you have
> in MDB.
>
> I just strongly-- violently-- argue that MVP shouldn't spread
> misinformation.
>
> I urge Microsoft to stop rewarding halfwits the MVP recognition.
>
> -Aaron
>
>

that paper doesn't come from microsoft.com/access so you can ****
yourself

ADP is supported and 'it works well' according to the other snippet.






Van T. Dinh wrote:
> Aaron
>
> See http://www.tinyurl.com/y2yjzn
>
> and have a look at the first paragraph of page 10 from the Microsoft
> document above.
>
> Spreading misinformation? Halfwits?
>
> I am sure other readers (and Microsoft) can do their independent judgement
> on their own.
>
> On that note, I think this conversation does not contribute positively in a
> professional business manner that we should accord other readers so I will
> end it here.
>
> --
> HTH
> Van T. Dinh
> MVP (Access)
>
>
>
>
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Van
> >
> > I really want to know where you hear that.
> >
> > Some renegade developers that worked at Microsoft might have said that
> > as an offhand remark.
> >
> > But it has never officially been stated.
> >
> > In 2007; there has been much excitement about the next version of ADP..
> > it is definitely alive and well.
> >
> > There has been one COMMENT on a SINGLE BLOG about how ONE PERSON
> > reccomends that you use MDB with linked tables.
> >
> > But I dont agree with that person.
> >
> > Linked tables are a ****ing logistical nightmare.
> > Awful performance. Awful stability. Awful deployment and
> > troubleshooting.
> >
> > Refresh, Relink, Create Link
> >
> > GAG, GAG, GAG
> >
> > copy queries? not necessary-- keep everything in SQL Server and use an
> > ADP and you dont have ANY of the deployment complexities that you have
> > in MDB.
> >
> > I just strongly-- violently-- argue that MVP shouldn't spread
> > misinformation.
> >
> > I urge Microsoft to stop rewarding halfwits the MVP recognition.
> >
> > -Aaron
> >
> >