Real World Microsoft Access Database Protection and Security / Edition 1

Useful information for both novice and expert

As advertised, I found the book very readable. Garry transforms a rather dry and gritty subject into an almost chatty style that is easy to manage. It only took me a couple of days to read all 500 pages and even though I am an experienced developer, I picked up a lot of useful tips. Garry writes specific information for different readers - the developer, the end user, the database administrator. Each has different requirements. For some applications, workgroup security is essential, for other it is not. Garry goes into Workgroup security in considerable depth, but in a logical and understandable way. He explains that there is more than one way to secure a database. It all depends who the users are, who the market is, and the liklihood of people trying to do the wrong thing. Protecting users from themselves is a noteable part of the process. Garry looked at a lot of things that you might not consider as security issues, but which can make a big difference - menus, startup options, backups, user surveillance, error handling, coding practices. Securing your database against loss and corruption is at least as important as foiling hackers. With workgroup security, I particularly liked the idea of securing just one object. This stamps your ownership on the app, and keeps the client from going too far without your input. This book will suit all those using or developing access applications. Especially those who want to keep away from 'complex' workgroup security, you too will find a lot of very useful information here. This will allow you to keep a few steps ahead of your clients.