Important question abt access 2007 security *8162008

[J.Alladien]

Hello All,

I just recently learned that user-level security does not apply anymore in
access 2007( I can't imagine why they would exclude such a nice feature) and
if I am correct the security can still be used in 07,but only in mdb.files,
but then some of the new cool features will not be possible unless you
convert to accdb!

Also I am thinking for how long will the workgroup security system be
supported ..what if the version after ms access 07 does not support it?

As I have lots of secured 2003 db'es I am in a bit of a dillemma what to do
now!

Is there another way to secure and control permissions to objects like with
the workgroup?
Is there any useful and clear information abt this topic to be found?

Any advice will be very much appreciated!
Thanks

 

[J.Alladien]

Ok,

but will I be able to make use of all the new features of access 07 if I
don't convert and keep my db in mdb format?

 

[J.Alladien]

Ok ,thanks a lot for the info Chris, and I think that your right, I dont
think I will be using any of the features you listed,

but can the mdb database be modified in access 2007, or will it only be
possible to open and use but not modify like it was the case in *97 and 2000*
in 2003?

Again thanks for the helpfull info!

 

[J.Alladien]

Ok , Great to know,

In a ultimate case where I really need to use one of the new features I
think I can convert my 2003 dbs to MDE files and then convert them to access
2007, this way my forms and reports will be protected from any unwanted
changes and I will be able to make use of the new features, -- right?

Do you guys as MVP'S have any influence or input in the development of the
newer access versions,if yes I hope the ULS will be fully available in the
newer versions again!

Thanks