Showing how to understand databases, and then moving on to cover the creation of databases with Microsoft Access, this book is intended particularly for HNC/D Degree Computing or Business students. It is also considered suitable for adult-education classes, computing professionals, and courses which require an understanding of databases. After explaining the nature of databases and of information processing in general, the author proceeds to step-by-step guidance on building a database using Access, and provides detailed explanations of complex functions. Advantages and disadvantages of using certain Access features are illustrated. No previous experience of databases or any other database package is assumed. The sections on implementing the design using Microsoft Access assume some familiarity with the Windows 95 operating system.