Why use MS Access Instead of MySQL?

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MS Access does not support Partitioning feature whereas MySQL has composite, Range partitioning support. MySQL is opensource so no cost involved. MS Access database is more suitable for desktop use with a small number of users accessing it simultaneously. 10 апр. 2014 г.

Which is better MS Access or MySQL?

MySQL supports multi-source or source-replica replication, whereas Access does not support replication. For user concepts, MySQL uses a fine-grained authorization concept for users. However, Access does not incorporate user concepts, although there was simple user-level security built-in until Access 2003.

What is the main difference between MS Access and 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.

Is Microsoft Access better than 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.

Why is MS Access better?

Access empowers you to make the most out of your information—even if you're not a database expert. And, through newly added Web databases, Access amplifies the power of your data, making it easier to track, report and share with others.

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