.MDB File Format in Access Software

.MDB File Format in Access Software

MDB is the default file format used in Microsoft Office Access, up to Access 2003. In the 2007 and 2010 versions, however, Access uses the newer ACCDB file format as the default.

The file extension for the MDB file format is .mdb.

Data, in the context of databases, refers to all the single items that are stored in a database, either individually or as a set. Data in a database is primarily stored in database tables, which are organized into columns that dictate the data types stored therein.

A database (DB), in the most general sense, is an organized collection of data. More specifically, a database is an electronic system that allows data to be easily accessed, manipulated and updated.

In other words, a database is used by an organization as a method of storing, managing and retrieving information. Modern databases are managed using a database management system (DBMS).

Microsoft Office Access is Microsoft’s answer to providing a small database engine. It enables users with little knowledge of database administration to quickly set up their own database. The following versions of Access use the MDB file format as default: Access 95, 97, 2000 and 2003.

In 2007, Microsoft introduced a new file format (the ACCDB file format) with the 2007 version of Access. Access 2010 continues to use the same format. However, the 2007 and 2010 versions are also compatible with the older MDB format.

Earlier Access control Systems manufacturer uses this extension to design Access Management software. Like Syris use cardV3.mdb for master database.

MS Access software allows users to create, manage and query a database using its GUI controls and features, without having to write programming queries.