When should I use Access and SQL Server?

Which is better for a database MS Access or SQL?

Usability: Access is an excellent application for creating modest databases or for users who may not be familiar with technical language. SQL databases are much more technical but have far more capacity.

What are the benefits of using Microsoft SQL Server Over Microsoft Access?

SQL server provides optimized performance, better security and offers large terabytes sized databases that fit your growing business needs. Access has some limitations when it comes to scalability, security and data integrity. It is not suited for web-based solution as it provides only limited user interface.

When would you use an Access database?

Microsoft Access is an information management tool, or relational database, that helps you store information for reference, reporting and analysis. Access can also overcome the limitations found when trying to manage large amounts of information in Excel or other spreadsheet applications.

Is SQL Server faster than Access?

Generally ms access runs faster than sql first time. Then after second run for same search criteria sql runs faster and access takes same time every time I run query. Agree. When no network and no server and single user then Access (JET) is often significantly faster than sql server.