Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 16:02:00 -0800 From: info@bostonaccessday.com Subject: Access Day - Wednesday 11/19/03 This is a reminder that Microsoft® Access Day is this Wednesday 11/19/03. Location: Microsoft Corporation, 201 Jones Road, Waltham, MA 02451 (781) 487-6400 For directions and Map: http://www.microsoft.com/usa/offices/waltham.asp For additional information visit the Access Day web site: http://www.BostonAccessDay.com/ Here is the Agenda for Access Day: INTRODUCTION TO ACCESS ***************************************************************** Table Analyzer Wizard -- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Presented by: Dean Serrentino of Paradigm Information Systems, Inc. d.serrentino@paradigminc.us Learn how to import data from a non-Access format, such as an Excel spreadsheet, and convert it into multiple Access tables using the wizard. This is an important step when using existing data in a new application. A sound knowledge of the wizard's capabilities can greatly simplify this task. ***************************************************************** Introduction To Access -- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presented by: Dean Serrentino of Paradigm Information Systems, Inc. d.serrentino@paradigminc.us Get started building powerful database applications. See how to quickly and easily build Access forms and reports using built-in Wizards. We'll develop a comprehensive contact management application in just two hours. INTERMEDIATE ACCESS ***************************************************************** Introduction to Using Access Projects -- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Presented by: Dean Serrentino of Paradigm Information Systems, Inc. d.serrentino@paradigminc.us Did you know that beginning with Office 2000, Access ships with a version of SQL Server? Dean will explain the differences between using a native Access database, and using the SQL Server Desktop Engine for application development . He'll also demonstrate how to get up and running with Access Projects, which provide the developer a means of interacting with SQL Server data to create true Client/Server solutions. ***************************************************************** Access Trauma Center -- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Presented by: John Giuliano of Stone-Crowne Associates jgiuliano@stone-crowne.com We'll spend two hours helping to debug, add enhancements, or make design recommendations. The audience is encouraged to bring in real world developer problems that need solving now. Bring your applications on floppy, CD, or Zip Disk. ACCESS DEVELOPER ***************************************************************** Access Add-in Development Project Roundtable -- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Presented by: Rick Lunetta of Luna Systems rickl@lunasystems.com Interested members of the group collaborate on the development of an Access 2000/2002 add-in. Input from all professional developers in the group is welcome. ***************************************************************** General Announcements and Forum -- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Presented by: John Giuliano of Stone-Crowne Associates jgiuliano@stone-crowne.com Share information regarding upcoming events, Access bugs, add-on products, and anything else that affects the world of the Access developer. ***************************************************************** Database Interface: Friend or Foe? -- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Presented by: Jeremy Shapiro of Asandia Corp. jeremy-bostonaccessday@asandia.com It is often said that a database is only good as the information that goes into it, yet one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of a database is its user interface. How can we as database developers expect our users to put good information into the database unless we have a friendly, intuitive, and logical interface to our database? Database expert Jeremy Shapiro will explain what it takes to ensure an excellent user experience. ***************************************************************** Is your database NSync? - Replication Revisited -- 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Presented by: Mike Garrity of Science Application International Corp Michael.E.Garrity@saic.com Replication is a sometimes overlooked technology, which can provide a cost-effective alternative for linking remote databases. Replication technology has been a part of Access's feature set since it was first introduced in Access 95, with key improvements being made in subsequent releases. Mike will focus on implementing Access replication using internet/intranet synchronization. A recent implementation will be reviewed to highlight key issues and illustrate approaches you might want to take in building a solution.