Microsoft Access 2007 Advanced Microsoft® Access® 2007 3 7 1 Microsoft Certified Application Specialist: Microsoft Office Access 2007 ac3 Computer and processor 500 megahertz (MHz) processor or higher Memory 256 megabyte (MB) RAM or higher 1 Hard disk 1.5 gigabyte (GB); a portion of this disk space will be freed after installation if the original download package is removed from the hard drive. Drive CD-ROM or DVD drive Display 1024x768 or higher resolution monitor Certain inking features require running Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition or later. Speech recognition functionality requires a close-talk microphone and audio output device. Information Rights Management features require access to a Windows 2003 Server with SP1 or later running Windows Rights Management Services. Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or higher Microsoft® Office® 2007 Connectivity to Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 or later is required for certain advanced functionality in Outlook 2007. Dynamic Calendars require server connectivity. Instant Search requires Microsoft Windows Desktop Search 3.0. Connectivity to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 or later running Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services is required for certain advanced collaboration functionality. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 is required for certain advanced functionality. Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, 32 bit browser only. Internet functionality requires Internet access (fees may apply). Additional Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration and operating system. Access 2007: Level 2 High level understanding of basic relational database concepts Ability to create, modify and search an Access database Understand and write the SQL Write advanced queries and use the Crosstab Query Wizard Use Access efficiently by executing repetitive steps (you will create, run and modify macros) Save time by integrating Access with Excel Reuse data between applications with XML Understand database management topics including backing up and repairing a database Querying with SQL SQL and Access Discussing Structured Query Language Examining an SQL statement in Access Writing SQL statements Writing an SQL SELECT statement Using the WHERE clause Creating aliases Displaying matching records from related tables Finding unmatched records Getting context-sensitive help in SQL Attaching SQL queries to controls Assigning an SQL-specific query to a command button Advanced queries Creating crosstab queries Viewing a crosstab query Using the Crosstab Query Wizard Creating parameter queries Creating a single-criterion parameter query Creating a query with multiple parameters Using a wildcard in a parameter query Using action queries Adding records to a table with an append query Deleting records with a delete query Modifying records with an update query Creating a Make Table query Macros Creating, running, and modifying macros Creating and running a macro Modifying a macro Attaching macros to the events of database objects Attaching a macro to the Open event of a form Attaching a macro to a command button Advanced Macros Creating macros to provide user interaction Creating a data validation macro Creating a data-entry macro Creating macros that require user input Creating a macro that runs a parameter query Creating the AutoKeys and AutoExec macros Creating an AutoKeys macro Creating an AutoExec macro Creating macros for data transfer Importing a database object by using a macro Exporting data to a spreadsheet by using a macro Importing, exporting, and linking Importing objects Importing multiple objects Importing an object from Excel Using a Saved Import specification Importing a CSV file Exporting objects Exporting an object Using a Saved Export specification Interacting with XML documents Exporting and importing XML documents Exporting to an XML document with an XSL file Saving to an XPS file Linking Access objects Linking to an Access table Updating the links Linking to an Excel workbook Working with Windows SharePoint Services Discussing Windows SharePoint Services Database management Optimizing resources Converting a database to a prior version Analyzing performance Splitting a database Using the Compact and Repair Database utility Backing up a database Protecting databases Encrypting a database with a password Removing a password and encryption Setting options and properties Setting Access Options Creating and populating properties Internet integration Hyperlink fields Creating a hyperlink field Inserting data in a hyperlink field Modifying data in a hyperlink field Working with Outlook 2007 Collecting data via e-mail Microsoft Access Advanced Topics ILT Series