Does MS Access use SQL Server?

Does Microsoft Access use SQL Server?

Relational database programs, such as Microsoft Office Access, use SQL to work with data. Unlike many computer languages, SQL is not difficult to read and understand, even for a novice. Like many computer languages, SQL is an international standard that is recognized by standards bodies such as ISO and ANSI.

Does Microsoft Access require a server?

You can use Access with a database server product such as SQL Server to share your database. This method offers you many benefits, but does require additional software — a database server product.

What database does Microsoft Access use?

It is a member of the Microsoft 365 suite of applications, included in the Professional and higher editions or sold separately. Microsoft Access stores data in its own format based on the Access Database Engine (formerly Jet Database Engine).

Does Access use SQL or MySQL?

MySQL is just the database. Access is also a database system but it also provides tools for query generation, forms, macros, reports, etc. You can export your Access DB to MySQL, link your database and tables back to Access, and use Access as a front end to MySQL to run your queries, forms, and reports.