MS Access As A Dev Tool
Access continues to be a highly efficient tool for business database development.
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Access Database Rescue, VBA Automation & SQL Server Upsizing In Glendale, CA
MS Access Solutions Brings 25+ Years Of Hands-On Microsoft Access Development Experience
Got an Access database that's throwing errors, freezing up, or producing reports that don't add up? We can help you get it back on track in no time. We fix broken forms and reports, clean up messy queries, and get rid of multi-user headaches so you can work in Access without worrying about it.
In the Glendale area, Access tends to be the system behind job tracking, inventory management, billing, and compliance notes. When the file gets too big, the shortcuts pile up, and little changes start interferring with productivity. We document what you've got, reduce the risk, and tighten up the logic so your database is easier to manage. Give us a call to set up a free consultation. (323) 285-0939
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We build and improve Access applications for scheduling, job tracking, compliance logs, and internal reporting. For practical tips you can use today, check
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Access + SQL Server
When your Access file starts to max out on users, we can upsize the back end to SQL Server and keep Access as the interface. This helps with locking,
improves the speed, and makes growth a lot easier.
Access Repair
If your database crashes, shows corruption warnings, or acts funny on different PCs, we can fix the file and get rid of the root cause. We also tackle
shared-drive and split-database setup issues.
VBA, Forms & Reports
We replace brittle macros with VBA, rebuild forms that load too much data, and correct report logic so numbers
reconcile. If exports or imports are manual, we can automate them.
Microsoft Access Help For Businesses In Glendale
In Glendale, Access is often right behind day-to-day operations - like permit tracking, membership tracking, inspections, job status, and internal reporting. When it starts to act up, you'll feel the impact right away: a report won't run, a form hangs on save, and someone ends up exporting to spreadsheets just to finish the day.
We see a lot of files that are used by multiple offices, especially when work overlaps with Burbank or Pasadena. Most of the time, it's not a mystery bug. It's a workflow or data-rule problem that's finally big enough to show up.
Our approach is straightforward. We look at the tables, queries, forms, and VBA, then map out how people are actually using the database in Glendale. You get a short fix list with things ranked by risk and impact, and we start with stability. If the data layer is pushing past what a single .accdb can handle, we can keep Access as the front end and move the storage to SQL Server or Azure SQL for better concurrency, backups, and breathing room.
We're Your Microsoft Access Database Experts
MS Access Solutions is run by Alison Balter, the founder, owner, and lead programmer. Alison is a Microsoft Certified Partner and Microsoft Certified Professional, and she's also the author of 15 Microsoft Access books. If you want someone who can explain what changed, why it broke, and how to keep it from happening again, this is the right group for the job.
We start by learning how your staff uses the database - not how the database was supposed to be used. From there, we tighten up reliability, performance, and security without pushing a redesign that interrupts daily work. Most of our Glendale projects are inherited databases where the goal is simple: stabilize first, then make careful upgrades.
Example Projects
Corporate Database
Microsoft Access front end with SQL Server back-end database
Access Forms Development
Access data entry form connected to a SQL Server back-end database
Accounting Company
ASP.NET website with SQL Server back-end database
Corporate Reports
Microsoft Access reporting solution built on top of SQL Server
Your Glendale Access Programmer - 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 ensure that our
employees keep up with evolving technologies. MS Access Solutions has also provided mentoring on an as-needed basis, giving our in-house programmers the expertise they need to
overcome tough challenges. More Reviews
Lisa Dosch, Motion Picture Editors Guild - Local 700
Alison Balter at MS Access Solutions developed the application that helps us 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 use their time more effectively. This client/server system is used by employees in multiple offices
and has proven to be stable and dependable. MS Access Solutions worked with us on specifications and design, then programmed, tested, and implemented the application throughout our organization. More Reviews
Contact Details
When you need a truly expert Microsoft Access database development company to design and develop your mission-critical custom database, contact MS Access Solutions.
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Access Tech Talk: Common Fixes We See in Databases Around Glendale
In many Glendale business databases, the structure started small and grew around immediate needs. The file still works, but users rely on workarounds like copy-pasting, re-entering data, or keeping side spreadsheets. Those habits become the real requirements, and they are often undocumented.
Access Problems In The Real World Start With Workflow, Not Code
When we review an Access application, we map the workflow first. That tells us what must stay familiar, what can be simplified, and where the current design is creating unnecessary steps.
A lot of “random” errors are actually data rule issues. One person types an abbreviation, another uses a full name, and a third adds extra spaces. Reports look wrong, and everyone blames the form.
The Hidden Cause Of Errors: Data Rules That Live In People’s Heads
We add validation where it belongs, normalize fields that were overloaded, and create lookup tables so the same value is stored the same way every time. That is a reliability upgrade, not just a cosmetic change.
Linked tables are powerful, but they are sensitive to network paths, credential changes, and driver updates. Small changes in Windows, Office, or the database driver can create intermittent failures that are hard to trace.
By linked tables, we mean Access tables that point to data stored somewhere else through ODBC, which is a standard connector used to talk to SQL Server and other databases. If that connection detail drifts, the database can feel "random" even when the code did not change.
Why Linked Tables And ODBC Connections Get Unstable
We standardize connection strings, tighten error handling, and confirm that the front end is split correctly. When needed, we move the back end to SQL Server or Azure SQL to reduce connection fragility.
When a form opens slowly, it is often loading far more records and columns than the user needs. That can happen even when the form looks simple on screen.
Forms That Feel Slow Usually Pull Too Much Data
We tune the record sources, add indexes where they actually help, and redesign queries so they do less work. Users usually feel the improvement immediately.
Indexes are the part of a table that help Access find matching rows quickly. When they are missing or on the wrong fields, a form can look simple but still force Access to scan far more data than it needs.
Multi-user conflicts usually come from shared front ends, long-running edits, and tables that are doing double duty as both reference data and transactional data.
A Simple Way To Reduce Multi-User Conflicts
We split the database properly, shorten edit sessions, and add better key strategies so inserts and updates are less likely to collide.
Access remains a great interface for forms and reports. The decision point is usually the data layer: size, concurrency, security requirements, and how often you need backups and restores.
When To Keep Access And When To Move The Data Layer
If you are ready, we can upsize the data to SQL Server or Azure SQL while keeping your Access front end. If you are not ready, we can still harden what you have and plan the migration path.
Expert Microsoft Access Programmer Glendale, CA
If your database feels unpredictable, we can help. Start with a quick review and you will know what is broken, what is risky, and what the fix path looks like.
FAQs- Your Glendale Access Programmer Answers Your Questions
Question: Can You Fix An Access Database Without Having To Rebuild Everything?
Answer: Most of the time we can fix an Access problem without having to rebuild from scratch. First we reproduce the problem, then isolate the piece of the puzzle that is going south. If it is a query that has gone haywire, we repair or replace that object and test the workflow the way your users actually run it. If the foundation is solid, we keep it and harden it. If a part is fragile, we swap it out and document the change so it stays fixed.
Question: Why Does Access Keep Freezing Or Crashing On A Shared Drive?
Answer: If Access is freezing or crashing on a shared drive, the problem is usually the multi-user setup. We review how the front end and back end are split, how users open the file, and whether the network path is stable. Then we correct the parts that lead to corruption and lockups.
- Give each user a local front end, with shared tables in a back end file or SQL Server
- Fix locking patterns and long edit sessions that are causing conflicts
- Standardize linked-table connection settings and permissions
- Set up sensible backups and periodic compacts/repair without users opening the back end directly
Question: Do You Support Older Versions Of Access And Microsoft Access 2024?
Answer: Yes. We support legacy .mdb and .accdb files, and we can update them safely when needed. We also support solutions built in Microsoft Access 2024 when that is the version your organization uses.
Question: Can You Move Data To SQL Server But Keep Access Forms And Reports?
Answer: Often the best approach is to keep Access as the interface, but move just the data layer to SQL Server. We upsize the tables to SQL, relink the Access front end, and tune queries, indexes, and connection handling so the app feels faster and more predictable in daily use. Users keep the same screens, but the storage layer becomes more reliable under load.
Exactly what approach we take depends on table size, user count, security requirements, and how important backups are. In most cases you get a split front end, an upsized back end, updated connection logic, a short test plan, and a rollback option. We can also stage it by stabilizing the current .accdb first and scheduling the cutover when operations can tolerate it. If you are unsure, we can do a quick assessment and give you a clear recommendation.
Question: Can You Automate Imports, Exports, And Repeating Reports?
Answer: Absolutely. If someone is importing spreadsheets, exporting to CSV, or rebuilding the same report, we can automate it with VBA and clearer query logic. For example, we can validate a vendor file, load it, push it into your tables, refresh totals, and produce a report in the same format every time. We also add logging, timestamps, and clear error messages so bad input cannot quietly mess up the database later.
Question: How Do You Handle A Database That Was Built By Someone Else?
Answer: We deal with inherited databases all the time. We document what is in place, identify the high-risk parts, and confirm how the database is really being used, including edge cases that never made it into the original design. Then we make small, safe improvements: clean up queries, tighten data rules, speed up forms, and make naming clearer. You get notes on what changed, plus a short list of next steps if you want to keep improving it internally.
Question: Do You Offer Any Ongoing Support For Organizations In Glendale?
Answer: Yes. Many clients keep us available for maintenance, enhancements, and quick troubleshooting. It is a practical way to handle small requests, keep the database healthy, and avoid surprises that turn into downtime.
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