Even your least technical Access users can improve the performance of their databases. Susan Harkins shares some basic tips those users can put to work right away. Performance matters, even in a ...

After writing a column searching for Linux alternatives to Microsoft’s low-end database, Access, I received some great replies. Many readers pointed out the limitations of Microsoft Access, and while ...

RBAC is the idea of assigning system access to users based on their role in an organization. It's important to remember that not every employee needs a starring role. Despite all of the advanced ...

[Excerpted from "Building and Maintaining Database Access Control Permissions," a new report posted this week on Dark Reading's Database Security Tech Center.] Database permissions can cause headaches ...

A few best practices can go a long way toward protecting your Access data from careless or overly curious users. Here are some simple ways to add a few layers of security to a database. A few best ...