Microsoft Access Remote Use | Access Remote User
Access & SQL Server
Do you have a small team of employees or contractors—fewer than 10 users—who need to access your Microsoft Access database remotely? While Access was originally designed for local or network use, there are cost-effective solutions that allow small groups to work with your database from different locations. Winning Solutions, Inc. (WSI) specializes in setting up secure and reliable remote access solutions tailored for businesses with limited users, ensuring seamless database interaction without expensive enterprise-level subscriptions.
Rather than replacing your existing Microsoft Access system, WSI uses a proven method to extend its capabilities by splitting the database into a front end (FE) and back end (BE). This approach allows users to work with your Access database from remote locations while keeping data secure and optimized for performance.
How WSI Enables Remote Access for Small Teams:
- Database Splitting: We separate your Access database into a front end (forms, reports, and queries) and a back end (data tables) for improved efficiency.
- SQL Server Upsizing: The Access back end is migrated to Microsoft SQL Server, providing better scalability, security, and multi-user support.
- Cloud or Hosted Database Options: The SQL Server database can be hosted on a server of your choice, one of WSI’s managed servers, or Microsoft’s Azure SQL service.
- Front-End Connection Optimization: Each user’s Access front end is modified to securely connect to the hosted SQL Server back end, ensuring smooth remote access.
- Minimal Disruption: This process keeps the familiar Access interface intact, reducing the need for extensive user retraining.
This method allows small groups of remote users to continue using your Access database without needing costly third-party software or extensive infrastructure upgrades. By leveraging Microsoft SQL Server, your database gains enhanced stability, faster performance, and better multi-user support—without requiring a complete software overhaul.
Why Choose WSI for Your Access Remote Access Solution?
- Cost-Effective Approach: Get secure remote access without paying high per-user licensing fees.
- Proven Expertise: WSI has been working with Microsoft Access since its earliest versions and has successfully enabled remote access for hundreds of businesses.
- Flexible Hosting Options: Choose between on-premises hosting, WSI-managed servers, or Microsoft Azure.
- Minimal User Disruption: Keep the same Access front end while improving back-end performance and accessibility.
Get Started with Remote Access for Your Microsoft Access Database!
Need a simple and cost-effective way to allow a small group of users to access your Access database remotely? WSI has the solution. Call (515) 239-9900 to speak with a database specialist today.
Contact Us to learn more about how we can help you enable secure remote access to your Access database.