MS Access Multi-user Limitations
Sep 25, 2006
We are planning a database application for a client that will need to be accessed remotely by their consultants. We will initially host this application on one of our servers for a few months, and then the client will take it over and host it. The problem we are facing is that this client wants to use ms access as the database, and doesnt want the interface to be web based. The plan was to use data access pages, and let their consultants use a remote desktop connection to access these pages. I don't use access, but I was under the impression that access couldn't really support multiple users hitting the database in this format. Is this correct?
Thanks,
Greg
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Apr 24, 2013
I have a multi user database in Access 2000 that is on a server. The individual users have shortcuts pointing towards the server instance. One user and one user only when opening the shortcut gets the error "you do not have exclusive rights to the database" .
All other users can enter the database with no error box. I have checked the advanced setting under options and they are correct. Ironically if you go to start and open access then navigate to the database shortcut. It opens with no error.
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Sep 5, 2005
Hi
If I want several users to access a database from their network pc's, should I place the access database .mdb file on the server and set the Sharing properties, then install the access application on each of their stations.
They need to each be able to use the database when they need to and read or add data, reports etc.
I am using access 2003.
Thanks
Dave
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Aug 20, 2007
hi..
i have used one globle variable ...which gives me a new batch refrence numbers.. but when two users are working same time then ...it gives same number to both of them...i want different number as a result to both of them..
like it will give 37679...to both of them as new batch refrence numbr but i want 37679 and next number 37680 .....
plese help me how i can do this.... i really appreciate your help..
if need more information please let me know...
many thanks...
Nitesha
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Sep 2, 2004
Hello,
Great forum
I am a virtual assistant and I have a client that wants to "share" their ACCESS database with me so that I can do data entry. How do we go about doing this? Is there a program that allows me to use the same database as my client and their office people? I would be working from a remote location.
Thanks in advance!
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Nov 30, 2005
Hello Experts,
Pl. help me in designing a small application..This app. is to be used by 12 users. We need an application to log time spent by the team in office.so this is a time sheet system. I know how to design a table, a form etc..My question is how can many users share the same database?
Let us say that on my computer I have created the database as db1.mdb. (it has all the tables , forms etc) Now for other users to use this what do I have to do?
Also can MS Access be used to make an application which supports simultaneous use by 12 persons?I mean can it support such an app?
Will be most thankful for your inputs..This is urgent.
N.
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Jan 8, 2008
Hi
I have an access 2000 database which is networked on a 2003server. I'm having problems with multi user access, as some users can't access the dbase unless it is not being used. Other users on the other hand, have no problem at all.
I'm guessing it has something to do with the machine that is trying to access the db. Although, it is not a permissions issue because as I said earlier, they can get access when no one else is using it.
We are all using XP pro SP2.
Any advice would be great as this is driving me mad!! lol
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Sep 10, 2013
I created a database for multiple users, it seems only one user can be in database at a time. Is there a property that allows multiple users to simultaneously use database. My record locks property is no. Is there some other property that needs to be set ??
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Jul 18, 2012
i have build a single user application in access 2010. now i want to build multi user application and want to deliver to end user.how can i make my all vba code safe from end users.
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Jul 4, 2005
We are encountering severe performance problems when running our access database on our Network.
Symptom:
Huge drop off in performance when 2nd and subsequent users refresh links to chosen back end database. If the database is opened by another users front end database.
Takes up to 10 minutes to refresh the links to 120 tables in Back-end MDB database.
The system is designed as a split front and backend Access database. The back-end Data MDB database is located on a Windows 2000 server.
The first time a user logs on they are required to locate and Re- Link the tables from the back-end database which holds data for the current year. If they wish to work on another year they re-link the tables from the relevant back end database.
When running locally the Front end takes between 5 and 10 seconds to refresh ALL the links to around 130 tables.
When the back end is on a network drive the process takes about twice as long. But is still quick.
If another user has the file open via their own (locally held) front end, then the refresh link process takes between 5 and 10 seconds PER TABLE !!
This means that that it takes up to 10 minutes to complete the re-link.
Same behaviour if using Linked table Manager or refresh links using code
As soon as second user logs out of database the refresh link process speeds up.
The behaviour has been observed on a variety of servers and customer networks.
General data access is also much slower after 2nd user - but just about bearable. Data files are small – few records – occupy 7mb on disk.
Development Platforms – Windows XP / 200 clients, Windows 2000 Server hosts the back end database.
Front end is Access XP (MDB or MDE File) with al the latest service packs and security updates installed.
We have experienced this problem with a number of different systems running in various environments. But this wasn’t a problem with the old Access 1 database
HELP! Access should be able to support 10 – 20 users - we can barely run 2!
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Aug 4, 2007
Hi guys,
I've seen different log in forms and tips on multi-user use but can't seem to find info on the following...
We have 6 people at work and I'd like to assign which user updated a form or created a new record...this would be particularly useful on the sales part of the database to track who made a call to a particular customer...
Best ideas anyone?
dazza61
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Oct 28, 2006
Hi,
My website keeps going down. We run an Access database with ASP coding. I have been told that the problem is from Access having limitations. I read in another posting here that there is a limit of 255 concurrent users, something that we would reach.
I want to know what is the best way forward. Would I need to upgrade to MS sequel? Could I switch to MYSQL? What is the best option and how would I go about doing it? Any other tips or pointers would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Apr 21, 2006
I've got a database that is about to blowup with Access' 2GB limit. Just wondering if I should wait for Access 12.
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Feb 13, 2005
Hello All,
I just had a couple quick questions. My first question is access limited
to a certain amount of records per table, or limited on how big (disk space wise)
a database can be. The reason why I asked was I think I read access 97 had a
limitation on the db could be no more then 2 gigs, or so many records per table, or both.
Thanks
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Apr 24, 2008
Hello everybody
My office gave me assignment to find out the scope & limitations of the two Microsoft database applications - MS Access and MS SQL Server. After the findings, we have to chose the more appropriate database for our new project, which will have a humble start but may grow big in a year or two.
I will apreciate the info in facts & figures (not only in general).
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Mar 24, 2006
Hi,
I would like to use an Access database over an Intranet. What are the limitations of doing this? I want multiple individuals to be able to open forms and enter data. I would also want others to be able to run queries and reports on the database. Would I need to upsize to an Oracle database to run with multiple users? Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.
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Dec 8, 2014
I am developing a small database for use in a multi-user environment: I have split the tables off and am testing with two copies of the front-end on different machines. All seems to work well except on one form.
On this form, the value of a bound control (exposed as a number of radio buttons) is used to make related controls on the form visible or invisible. I use the AfterUpdate event to trigger appropriate VBA code to accomplish this; it works well.
However if two users have the same form open at the same record (unlikely, but not impossible), and User A changes the value of the control via the radio buttons, Access will eventually propagate the change to User B's copy of the form but the AfterUpdate event will not be triggered and the form becomes inconsistent. I understand that events are only triggered when a user makes a change to a control; how can I be alerted when Access makes a change?
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Mar 2, 2007
I have read a lot about if multiple users want to share an MDB, they have to create BE and FE and split the database.
I understand having to do that if all those users want to write to the MDB simultaneously.
I have a situation where one person will do data entry (write access), and two other users will just want to view and perhaps just search the database (read).
If only one person is writing at any time, do I have to do all that splitting and FE/BE configuration?
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Apr 17, 2007
I've create a form with subform that work like a charm, now they want in a multi user environment. What is the best way to achive this?
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Sep 1, 2005
I plan to create a multi-user application on access 2000. There would be more than 20 users simultaneously logging in the database. The database would be kept in Server with high config. The users would work on the database (server) from their workstations. Forms/Queries/Reports ... are in the workstation (client). The database may growup to 70 MB every 3 months. The application will run on the database for 3 months which will be replaced with a new one after that period. Is it a good plan to do so on Access 2000. Am worried about the network traffic. Will the users face it as a very slow application ???
(SysConfig workstation: Win2K Pro/ 128 MB RAM/ 40GB HDD/Pentium-4)
Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanx in advance.
Prodigy.
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Mar 10, 2006
I maintain a database that is used by several people in my office. Only about 4 different people actually use the database but I would like the database to have multi-user support. As of right now the tables, forms, modules, etc. are all in a single mdb file. Can someone recommend a method for making this database accessible to several users at once? My main concerns are accuracy (changes commiting in the proper order) and low chance of corruption.
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Feb 7, 2007
Hey everyone,
I am in desperate need of your help. I have a split database that I am trying to enable multi users access to the database. I created a folder on the share drive with the front end and a folder on share (BEN) with the backend. I have changed the settings via options, advanced options, and checked that shared box however it will still not allow everyone into the database at the same time. Is there something that I am missing? Should I then right click and copy and paste the front end to local PC since the tables are split and still on the share drive???? I plan on using security in the future will this cause a problem???Thanks
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May 22, 2007
Hi,
I need to allow my MDB to have 15 users accessing at the same time. They will be updating different parts of the same table using different forms. The system will also do an automatic update from another system in 15 mins interval.
Is it possible? If so, how do I configure my access database?
Please help.
Thanks!!!
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Jan 29, 2008
I would like your opinion on this; I have a ms access database that will be used in a multi-user environment, across different Teams. Data will be loaded from text files several times a day in a MS Access table, users will retrieve the data from the tables and displayed in a form. Their job will be to add comments and select drop down boxes for actions they have taken. Since the data is downloaded in the tables and retrieved from the user instead of the user keying in the data from scratch I would like to know how to best design this. I’m thinking of having a query run to display the data in the user form but is there a way that I can have the data refreshed every so often so that users can be presented with the new records that are being downloaded. What best practice should I use to avoid conflicts like example splitting the database or using record locking options
Any help is appreciated! Thanks
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Mar 11, 2008
:Hi,
At the moment I'm writing a production database for work, which include parts in/out, production planning, kitting lists and other forms. What I'm after is a way that when the database opens it asks for a password and depending what it is, is what you can do. Administrator can do all, Stores can only enter parts and scheduler can only enter planning and so on.
How easy is this? :o
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