Can Microsoft Access be used as a database?

Is Microsoft Access the same as database?

Microsoft Access is a time-worn relational database management system.

Is Microsoft Access still used in 2020?

No, certainly not anytime soon. Microsoft Access is used by millions of businesses and organisations throughout the world and Microsoft have stated that they remain committed to not only supporting Access but to continue to enhance it.

How does Access work as a database?

To store your data, you create one table for each type of information that you track. Types of information might include customer information, products, and order details. To bring the data from multiple tables together in a query, form, or report, you define relationships between the tables.