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Microsoft Access

MS Access is a highly flexible, robust, and reliable database program. Microsoft Access is the leading relational database managemen system in the world. Find out more about Microsort Access programming at our Access Tech Talk section. We are the leading Access programmer in San Diego, CA.

SQL Server

SQL Server is an enterprise relational database management system from Microsoft. We use SQL Server as the database server for data storage and data retrieval to and from Microsoft Access as well as other software applications, like ASP.NET and Azure.

ASP.NET

Microsoft's application framework for web development produces dynamic web pages. ASP.NET provides web programmers with a platform for building dynamic web sites, web applications (web apps), and web services that require a web solution.

Microsoft Azure

MS Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing service. It is used for development, testing and deployment as well as managing software applications through a global network data centers managed by Microsoft. Azure now features SQL Server called Azure SQL.

We Are Your Microsoft Access Database Experts

The Best Microsoft Access Database Solutions owner, consultant, and principal programmer is Alison Balter - a recognized expert Microsoft Access programmer San Diego, CA. Alison is the author of 15 Microsoft Access training books and videos. She is a frequent guest speaker at MS Access conferences and has developed hundreds of applications for businesses of all types.

We know your business data is important; we listen to your concerns, ask questions, and gather information from all stake holders. We discuss your needs and requirements for your database. We find out what you want, why you need various features so we can obtain as much information as possible. Once we have the information we need, we work with you to design the proper database architecture, plus the dashboards, the questions (queries), forms, and reports you need for an excellent database system.

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Microsoft Database Applications For You

Get Microsoft Access + SQL Server

Your data is important to your business and you need both to enter and retrieve data rapidly. The data stored in your company's database must be clean, secure, and allow for maximum usage. Our Microsoft Access programmer team will create your Microsoft Access database for optimum efficiency with all the features you need. Our custom database applications use MS Access and SQL Server to create an easy to use front end User Interface in Access that connects to a powerful SQL Server data storage database You will have the capacity to manipulate your data so you get the information you need for every day activities and for making critical business decisions.

ASP.NET For Web Display

We also create websites designed for speed to display your data accurately, using ASP.NET technology. Fast, secure, and robust, our ASP.NET web sites and web applications give you true business tool for finding and displaying information dynamically on the web.

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Corporate Database

Microsoft Access front-end and SQL Server back-end database
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Access Forms Development

Access data entry form connecting to SQL Server back-end database
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Accounting Company

ASP.NET website with SQL Server back-end database
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Corporate Reports

MS Access Report created with SQL Server database

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Best Microsoft Access database programming services in San Diego, CA from MS Access Solutions

Sheldon Bloch, Oil and Gas Company

Alison from MS Access Solutions has provided both training and mentoring services to us over the past several years. Our developers use Alison Balter's books on programming with Microsoft Access as a desk reference. They have provided our staff members with much-needed training in Visual Basic, client/server development, SQL Server, and Microsoft Access. This has helped us to ensure that our employees can properly keep up with the ever-changing technologies. MS Access Solutions has also provided our staff with mentoring on an as-needed basis, providing expertise that helped our in-house programmers to overcome various hurdles. More Reviews
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Lisa Dosch, Motion Picture Editors Guild - Local 700

Alison Balter at MS Access Solutions developed the application that helps us to properly service all of our members. This program handles billing, payments, tracking of jobs worked, available list and other important data about our members. The system automates many tasks that were previously performed manually, allowing our employees to more cost-effectively use their time. This client/server system is used by employees in our San Diego, California, and New York offices. MS Access Solutions and their staff worked with us to develop the necessary specifications and design documents, and then programmed, tested, and implemented the application throughout our organization. More Reviews

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Microsoft Access Version Update

Microsoft Access 2024: What's New and Why It Matters

Microsoft Access isn't new, having been available since 1992, but it's still moving forward. The 2024 release brings meaningful updates that help people who actually use Access every day, whether they're managing internal databases for a department or building tools for a small business. If you've been using Access for years, some of these improvements will make your life easier. If you're just stepping into Access development, this version is more welcoming than older ones.

One of the practical changes: you can now open SQL View directly from the Navigation Pane. No more extra clicks just to get into the SQL code. It's a small thing, but it saves time if you work directly in queries often. And for people who manage dozens, or hundreds, of queries, skipping the clutter matters.

Memory limits have been raised too. If you're using the 32-bit version of Access, you now get support for Large Address Aware (LAA), which increases the amount of memory Access can use. The previous 2GB cap was a pain when working with complex forms or bulky reports. LAA doesn't fix everything, but it helps.

The technical ceiling has also gone up. The number of open tables has doubled, from 2,048 to 4,096. The number of simultaneous connections has gone from 256 to 512. For people managing split databases or multi-user environments, this reduces interruptions and makes things more stable.

VBA code signing is back, and that's useful for organizations that need to verify and track who wrote what. You can now sign your code directly from the VBA editor again. This isn't about fancy features, it's about making Access play nicer in professional IT environments where change control matters.

A major under-the-hood shift is the move to Edge Browser Control. It replaces the old Internet Explorer-based engine for embedding web content. If you've been trying to add dashboards, HTML forms, or even basic web views into Access, this change finally makes it usable. It also brings Access in line with modern web standards.

The Dataverse Connector has also been improved. You can now connect Access with Microsoft's Power Platform. It's not a perfect bridge, but it lets you combine on-prem Access front-ends with cloud data. For businesses moving toward Microsoft 365 or PowerApps, this helps bridge the gap.

Users on Microsoft 365 will also notice a new Monaco SQL Editor. It adds syntax highlighting and autocomplete when editing SQL queries. This doesn't sound exciting, but if you've ever squinted at a long JOIN statement trying to find a missing comma, you'll appreciate it.

Charts got a small but helpful boost too. New types like radar and waterfall charts are now available, and the older ActiveX chart controls are being phased out. No, Access won't replace a full dashboard tool, but these changes mean you don't have to export everything to Excel just to create a simple visual.

If you're running an older Access database that's grown messy over the years, this release is a good excuse to clean things up. These changes won't magically modernize your app, but they give you more room to improve performance, reduce crashes, and better integrate with newer Microsoft tools.

Microsoft continues to slowly updat Microsoft Access to fit into the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform world. It's still one of the fastest ways to build custom tools that don't require a full development team. But it's not built for everything. Access works best for single-user systems, department-level tools, and applications that need to be built quickly and maintained locally.

If your database supports dozens or hundreds of users or requires tight cloud integration, you'll hit limits. And when you do, it makes sense to start looking at SQL Server, Azure, or other options. But Access still has a place, especially now that it's been refreshed with new tools, better performance, and a more modern feature set.

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Expert Microsoft Access Programmer In San Diego, CA

When you need a Microsoft Access programmer for your San Diego, California business, call MS Access Solutions at (323) 285-0939. We have over 25+ years experience as Microsoft Access programmer professionals.

We build Microsoft Access database applications for a wide range of industries: mediacl offices and hospitals, government agencies, higher education, agriculture, employment agencies, insurance, oil and gas, and the U.S. military. These aren’t generic templates. Every system is designed to match the way your business runs, using forms, reports, and logic tailored to your data and processes.

Our services cover the full spectrum. We take on large-scale Access applications with dozens of forms, complex queries, and multi-user setups. We also handle smaller projects; repairs, optimizations, or one-off tools for internal teams. No project is too small if it solves a real problem.

Common Services We Provide

  • Designing new Access database applications from the ground up
  • Upgrading and modernizing legacy Access systems
  • Repairing broken forms, reports, and navigation menus
  • Fixing non-working or outdated Access macros
  • Debugging and rewriting Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code
  • Building dashboards, queries, and data-entry workflows that work for your users
  • Migrating Excel-based processes into structured Access databases
  • Splitting databases for multi-user environments with proper front-end/back-end setup
  • Replacing deprecated features with modern alternatives (e.g., removing ActiveX controls)

Hybrid Access with SQL Server Integration

We also specialize in hybrid database development, using Microsoft Access as the front-end and SQL Server as the back-end. This setup gives you the familiar Access interface while gaining the scalability, reliability, and security of SQL Server.

In a hybrid configuration, your data lives in SQL Server, either on-premises or in the cloud. Access handles the interface: forms, buttons, reports, and user workflows. You get the best of both worlds, Microsoft Access for rapid development and usability, SQL Server for performance and enterprise-grade storage.

We help businesses make this transition without disrupting day-to-day operations. If you're outgrowing an Access-only setup or running into limitations with data size or concurrent users, this is often the next logical step. We design, implement, and support SQL Server integration so your database can grow with your business.

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