Access for an on-line directory

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Kelly

I am trying to understand if Access can be used to develop a directory that
will be located in a secured website. The directory will be for about 500
members and each should have the ability to edit their own information as
needed.
 
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Stefan Hoffmann

hi Kelly,
I am trying to understand if Access can be used to develop a directory that
will be located in a secured website. The directory will be for about 500
members and each should have the ability to edit their own information as
needed.
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No. You may use the .mdb as storage for an ASP or PHP script, but you
cannot really use Access.


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ngincolorado

Sorry to jump in on this thread, but I am working on a database project that
I envisioned using Data Access Pages that link a secure page in a website to
the Access database on my company server as I complete the "standard" part of
the database.

My question then is what are MS Access Data Access Pages utilized for and
laid out in webpage format, has HTML capability and I know is compatible with
MS Front Page, if not for what Kelly is describing. I've never actually used
them "live" before, but I've tinkered with them and Front Page, and I was
under the impression that they are there for the reason she's asking.

Stefan, please help me understand your response, as well, since I'll also be
in her boat in a few weeks. Thanks!
 
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Stefan Hoffmann

hi,
My question then is what are MS Access Data Access Pages utilized for and
laid out in webpage format, has HTML capability and I know is compatible with
MS Front Page, if not for what Kelly is describing.
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My "no" is based on the actual available technologies, it is my opinion:

It is easier to use ASP.NET and a .mdb as data storage as using
FrontPage and Data Access Pages.
Even if you are new to ASP.NET it is really easy to learn. Also is it
much easier to deploy than DAPs.


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ngincolorado

Thanks. I'm all for making things easier. How do I come by ASP.NET - is it
another piece of software I need to buy and install, is it freeware
available on the web, or do I already have it in my MS Windows/Office and
I've never been aware of it?

As stated, I've only tinkered with DAPs and Front Page, they seemed pretty
intuitive with a familiar MS interface to self-teach from. But if ASP.NET is
even easier to learn, and easier to deploy (not familiar with that
terminology) than DAP/FP and doesn't require buying more software (I am on a
8-10 y.o. machine that's been suped up, but new program space is an issue),
I'm in.

I look forward to your direction on this.
 
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Stefan Hoffmann

hi,
Thanks. I'm all for making things easier. How do I come by ASP.NET - is it
another piece of software I need to buy and install, is it freeware
available on the web, or do I already have it in my MS Windows/Office and
I've never been aware of it?
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The Express Editions are available for free:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/web/
http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/express/vwd/
I look forward to your direction on this.
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http://www.asp.net/


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