Welcome to Access 2010 Programmer’s Reference, your guide to the new features and opportunities
that Access 2010 has to offer. With this release, Access has expanded its reach beyond the desktop
and network to join the ranks in the cloud. In support of this new level of connectivity, you will fi nd
signifi cant changes within the developer environment that require more decisions, different programming
tools, and more options. With changes of this magnitude, you will want to leverage community
resources to get up-to-speed quickly so that you are working smarter and more effi ciently.
That’s where this book comes in.
What makes this book so special? In addition to the extensive coverage of subject matter, it is the
unparalleled team of authors and tech editors who are as devoted to helping fellow developers as
they are passionate about Access. Jerry and Teresa have both earned Access MVP status in recognition
of their expertise and contributions to the Access community, and Rob and Geoff have worked
on the Microsoft Access test team. They are joined by a team of fi ve technical editors who are all
Access MVPs; they are not only technical experts but also seasoned consultants and leading-edge
developers. Their areas of focus and expertise cover the spectrum from VBA to macros, and from
simple solutions to enterprise deployments to Web apps, and all areas in between.