Access to SQL Server

What This Book Will Cover

The most common Access migration path — moving to SQL Server. This book walks you through every step, from installing SQL Server Express to reconnecting your Access front-end to troubleshooting the inevitable issues.

Includes complete SSMA (SQL Server Migration Assistant) walkthrough with screenshots, manual migration methods for when SSMA fails, T-SQL conversion guide for Access-specific SQL, ODBC linked table setup, and solutions for the 50 most common problems that appear after migration.

Planned Contents

• SQL Server editions explained (Express, Standard, Enterprise, Azure SQL)
• Installation and configuration for Access migration
• SSMA complete walkthrough — and what to do when it fails
• Manual migration using ODBC and Python scripts
• Data type mapping: Access to SQL Server
• T-SQL conversion for Access-specific SQL functions
• Reconnecting Access front-end via ODBC linked tables
• Pass-through queries and stored procedures
• Security setup: SQL Server authentication vs. Windows authentication
• 50 common post-migration issues and their fixes