Quick summary
Connecting an MS Access database to an Oracle database requires using the ODBC interface via the External Data menu to create a linked data source. This step-by-step process lets you bridge two database systems without manual data migration.
Steps
- In the MS Access main dashboard, navigate to the top menu bar and click External Data.
- Choose ODBC Database from the available options under Import & Link.
- Select your preferred data source and destination, then click OK to continue.
- Click the Machine Data Source tab.
- Click New to begin creating the ODBC connection.
- Select your preferred type of data source, then click Next.
- Choose the specific Oracle driver you wish to use, then click Next.
- Click Finish to log into your Oracle account and select the specific database to connect to MS Access.
