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There are two main databases that we use in our company. We have a Microsoft Access database and a Microsoft SQL server database with a custom web client front end. Microsoft Access is part of the Microsoft Office package and is used by many businesses. It is easy to use, which is why it is popular among many businesses. It is called a relational database because it sets up relationships among the tables that exist within the database. It is a desktop database application and can be utilized easily by employees. This allows for the management of data by each of these individuals for their own specific reasons. The user creates a database composed of tables within Microsoft Access, which can be viewed and retrieved by other users. Many users can share this information throughout the company. Users can access the Microsoft Access database through using SQL to select data based on certain criteria's...