DBSync for MS Access & MS SQL is a dedicated database migration and synchronization tool developed by DBConvert. It acts as a bridge to automatically move data, bypass the 2 GB file size limitation of MS Access, and keep both database systems perfectly updated in real-time or on a set schedule. Key Capabilities
Bi-Directional Sync: It can sync data from MS Access to MS SQL Server, or push changes backward from MS SQL back into an Access database file.
Three Synchronization Modes: You can configure jobs using a mix of three main methods to maintain data consistency:
Insert Sync: Automatically appends new records from the source to the destination.
Update Sync: Detects edits in existing records and updates them accordingly.
Drop Sync: Deletes records from the destination if they were deleted from the source database.
Schema Conversion: Automatically maps and converts database objects, tables, data types, indexes, and primary or foreign key relationships.
Automation and Scheduling: Built-in task scheduler allows you to run synchronization in the background without user intervention via a command-line interface.
Data Filtering: Includes integrated data filters so you can isolate and sync only specific tables or rows based on custom conditions. Common Use Cases
Staged Migration: It is a vital tool when an Access database must stay operational for daily users while a new MS SQL-backed system is being built, tested, or rolled out.
Hybrid Environments: Useful when maintaining MS Access as a familiar visual frontend for local workers while leveraging MS SQL Server as the robust backend for web applications or reporting tools.
Offline Data Manipulation: The software writes directly to local Access files rather than using a standard live network connection, which is helpful if a physical database file needs to be synchronized and sent out of the SQL Server network. Key Technical Limitations to Consider
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