Our collection of Frequently Asked Questions

Convert MS-Access to a Web application

Do you support other databases than Microsoft SQL Server?

Yes, we have also migrated data to Oracle, DB2 and MY-SQL.

How many users can connect to the converted website

It is basically a matter of CPU and Internet bandwidth. We have Customers with over 1000 concurrent users.

What are the system requirements to run the migrated MS-Access application in my own cloud

You need a Microsoft IIS Server with ASP.Net enabled and a Microsoft SQL Sever Express.

Return on investment (ROI) on a MS-Access migration to a Webapp

Many people have asked us what are the added values (ROI) when you decide for a migration of your Microsoft MS-Access database to a Web App with Antrow software:

We have collect some answers below.

Q: Does it save me money to migrate?

A: Yes first of all you don’t need an Microsoft Office License for each user that uses the application, you can add so many users as you want without any extra cost. Also your IT Department don’t need to rollout the MS-Office Application application to each PC.

Q: Do we have problem when our IT department upgrade our MS-Office version or change to a cloud solution.

A: No, your migrated application work totally independent from your office PC, all your need is a web browser.

Q: What about the data, can they be used by everyone?

A: Yes your migrated MS-Access database is a true client server application where the data is stored centrally

Q: Can the application be used on an IPhone and IMac?

A: Yes all your device need is a browser

Q: How do we secure the user access to the application?

A: You will get our build in user authentication system for free, here you can manage user, access rights etc.

Q: Do we have to use Antrow as a cloud provider?

A: No, we support any major cloud provider (Google/Amazon/Microsoft) or ISP provider or you can install the application on your own infrastructure.

What type of business have you served so far?

We have converted MS-Application for Production, Retail, Banks, Service intervention, medical and Biotech companies.

Convert your Microsoft Access application to a Web Application

Microsoft Access is a database management system (DBMS) from Microsoft that combines the relational Microsoft Jet Database Engine with a GUI graphical user interface and software-development tools. It is a member of the Microsoft Office 365 Professional suite of Microsoft desktop applications.
Lots of our clients organize their business or even sell solutions based this great tool from Microsoft.
But in world of cloud computing, web and mobile devices, different platforms such as Apple IOS and Linux the reach and usage of these Windows Desktop-based tools declines.
Our Customers and their Users require web-based applications, to ensure to have 24/7 access to the application from anywhere.
Antrow Software can take your MS Access application to the web

What are the steps to Migrate you MS-access database to a Web App with the services from Antrow Software?

1) You send us a copy of the MS-Access application, if can be either with or without your data
2) We migrate the data from MS-Access to a SQL Server, here we also optimize indexes and table design
3) The forms are then converted into Mobile First HTML5 pages
4)The code behind will be converted to ASP.net and JAVA Script
5)The MS-Access reports will be converted into PDF Reports
6)Our user Access framework will be added to the application to ensure that only authorized user have access
What do you need to run the application after a migration?
1)A MS-SQL Server, usually free SQL Server Express edition is more than enough.
2) A hosting Server, it can be either locally installed or you can choose a hosting provider of your choice, the application is running on Microsoft Internet Information server 9.0 or better
3) The migration application is 100% License free, you only pay the migration fee

How Converting Your MS Access Database to a Web Based Application Will Increase Your Productivity

We live in a world that is constantly changing. More employees need to be connected from Homeoffice, at customers or on the road. When you go to the cloud, and convert an MS Access database to a web-based application, you give your staff and customer the power to work from any place and at any time.

What types of businesses can benefit most from migrating to a web based application?

All companies – cross platform applications will bring your business closer together and update your data in real time.

Businesses with multiple satelite offices – real time updates and data exchange eliminate replication conflicts.

Companies with sales reps amd engineers – keep your mobile employees connected to the headquarters.

Any industry that allows employees to work remote ot exchange data with your customer

Convert MS Access data to Microsoft SQL

MS SQL Express is a free version of Microsoft's SQL database engine, most ISP provide this as a standard when you order a website. After you have migrated your data from MS Access to MS-SQL you will feel a notable performance improvement. Our application run on all version of Microsoft SQL server including Azure SQL without changing any code. MIgration of your data from MS Access to MS SQL is as standard included in our services

Turn your MS Access application to a mobile App

We use the Mobile first technology, the means you application will run on any device, yes, we mean any (Windows/Linux/Apple). All you need is a web browser and you converted MS Access database is up and running, no local installation is needed. Also all your devices will automatically get the latest version, no need anymore to update each device.

What’s happen do my reports and Export after a migration

All your MS Access reports will be available as PDF download form the Web application, all the DataGrid’s can be exported as Excel. Upon request we can give you direct access to the SQL Server so you directly can download your data.

What about Security, can everybody access my application on the internet

No, including in our migration service is a user access framework, from where you can control what forms the user have access to. Also is all date Encrypted with SSL. We have stand 3 level of Security. 1) User, 2) content manager and 3) admin

What is the monthly cost?

If you host the application yourself, none. We also offer hosting this cost around 6 USD a month. For the initial setup for a webhosting (domain name, SSL certificate) is around 250 USD.

What about backup

Your database will be backup every day. Upon request we can deliver a copy of the data to you on weekly, monthly or yearly base.

What happens if you don´t migrate your MS Access to Web Based Applications

We live in a globalised world where you, your staff and your customers need access to your database 24 hours a day and 7 days a week from any device (Windows/Linux/Apple). Gain a competitive edge and provide a better service. If you fail to convert MS Access to MS SQL, you are risking falling behind your competitors who are working online.

General Questions

Hi Am interested in converting my Microsoft Access Application to a web App

Please call us, or send us a email, we will be more than happy to help you,

What is an Access template?

What is an Access template?
An MS-Access template is a file that, when opened, creates a complete database application. The database is ready to use, and contains all the tables, forms, reports, queries, macros, and relationships that you need to start working. Because the templates are designed to be complete end-to-end database solutions, they save you time and effort and enable you to start using your database right away. After creating a database by using a template, you can customize the database to better suit your needs, just as if you had built the database from scratch and get Antrow to Migration it to a Web App.
Each template is designed to meet specific data management needs and you can either use one of the templates included with Access or find one online.

What is a barcode?

A barcode is a method of representing data in a visual, machine-readable form. Initially, barcodes represented data by varying the widths and spacings of parallel lines. These barcodes, now commonly referred to as linear or one-dimensional, can be scanned by special optical scanners, called barcode readers. Later, two-dimensional variants were developed, using rectangles, dots, hexagons and other geometric patterns, called matrix codes or 2D barcodes, although they do not use bars as such. 2D barcodes can be read or deconstructed using application software on mobile devices with inbuilt cameras, such as smartphones.

What is OCR?

The term OCR stands for “Optical Character Recognition”.

Systems and installation

System Requirements

BarcodeOCR was developed for 32 and 64-bit Windows systems from Windows XP onwards. It has been successfully tested in

Windows XP (32-Bit)
Windows Vista (32-Bit und 64-Bit)
Windows 7 (32-Bit und 64-Bit)
Windows 8 (32-Bit und 64-Bit)
Windows 8.1 (32-Bit und 64-Bit)
Windows Server 2003 (64-Bit)
Windows Server 2008 (64-Bit)
Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-Bit)
Windows Server 2012 (64-Bit)
Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-Bit)

Additionally to this, you will need the .NET Framework 3.5 installed on your computer. The setup will check if you already installed the Framework and will install it, if necessary.

The performance of BarcodeOCR is up the configuration and your documents. We recommend to test BarcodeOCR on the specific system to get a real benchmark.

Which scanner are recommended to achieve the best possible results with BarcodeOCR?

Which scanners are recommended for achieving the best possible results with BarcodeOCR?In principle, all scanners are supported. To use all the features of BarcodeOCR, however, we recommend working with a high-quality scanner that can process several documents in the network quickly and automatically. The scanner should deposit the scanned documents on the server in one piece as a PDF