Microsoft Access 2010 : Publishing Your Database to Access Services

Before you can view your application in a browser, you must first publish it to Access Services. You must use a SharePoint server running Access Services. Once you have your SharePoint server set up properly, the process is simple:

1.	Click the File tab. Your screen will appear as in Figure 1. Figure 1. Click the File tab to begin the publishing process.
2.	Click the Run Compatibility Check button to ensure that the objects in your database are supported on the Web.
3.	Select Publish to Access Services.
4.	Fill in the Server URL with the name of the SharePoint server you are publishing to.
5.	Fill in the Site Name field with a descriptive name of your choice. Your screen should appear as in Figure 2. Figure 2. You must enter the server URL and site name before continuing.
6.	Click Publish to Access Services. The publishing process should begin.
7.	If the process is successful, all tables are moved to SharePoint lists, and your forms, reports, and macros become objects stored on the SharePoint server. A message appears indicating that the database published successfully. You are now ready to view your application in a browser.