Why convert Microsoft Access databases into MySQL format?
1. Performance. According to many benchmarks MySQL shows one of the best performances among DB2, Oracle and SQL Server 2000. MySQL is used by lot of organizations that demand high performance and stability. 2. Cross-Platforming. One of the most advantages of MySQL is its cross-platform capabilities. You can develop your database on a Windows laptop and then deploy on Windows or Linux server. It gives you incredible flexibility when choosing server platform. 3. Multiple users access. Microsoft Access supports data sharing but it has not enough power to handle many simultaneous users. This application has been designed as data manager for local use and that is what it is good for. MySQL is a real client-server database environment that can handle many simultaneous connections. 4. Security. Although Microsoft Access provides some capabilities to protect the data, they are optional and it is easy to bypass them. MySQL provides strong security system and anyone willing to access the data mu
