Connecting to SQL Server from a Microsoft Access Database

In this episode, we connect Microsoft Access to SQL Server by setting up linked tables rather than importing, so your Access front end works with live server data. I show you the step-by-step connection process, discuss choosing the right ODBC driver, explain the difference between file and machine data sources, and clarify how to handle the DateTime2 data type. You will also learn about managing DSNs, common pitfalls in setting up connections, and some best practices for naming conventions and maintaining compatibility between Access and SQL Server.