Access (Discounted)

Access is a relational database management system that helps information workers track and report information.

This offer provides one license for installing the software on a single device. See a summary of Volume Licensing Product Terms for specific licensing details.

Which Versions of This Software Are Available?

You can choose to download the current version or the previous version of this software. You can find out which version is the current one on the Current Versions of Microsoft Products page. In addition, you can download the software in any language that's available.

Benefits for Organizations

If you have database experience, you can use Access to

• Maintain a database of information on members, donors, and other constituents
• Convert data to reports and forms
• Automate data processing without writing any code

Major Capabilities

• Templates: Access includes prebuilt solutions that you can modify and adapt to your needs.
• Forms and reports: You can design and create professional forms and reports based on the fields in your databases.
• Tool development: Expression Builder and Macro Designer allow you to add automation and complex expressions without writing any code.
• Web access: When connected with SharePoint Server, you can post your databases online and access, view, and edit them from the web. Users without Access software can open web forms and reports in a web browser and synchronize their changes automatically.
• Data import: Access can connect to and import data from external sources, such as other Access databases, Excel spreadsheets, ODBC sources, and SQL Server database.

Software Assurance

Under the Software Assurance program, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.

Obtaining This Product

To receive discounted Microsoft products with Software Assurance, you'll need to accept and electronically sign a Volume Licensing Agreement. After you place your request, you'll receive an email from Microsoft eAgreements with a link to the Volume Licensing Agreement. Your request won't be approved until you've signed the agreement.

When your request has been approved, TechSoup will send a message to your organization email address with further instructions.

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