Since its introduction in 1992, the Microsoft Jet database engine has been in a unique position. Because Microsoft Jet is not a stand-alone product — you cannot buy it at your local software retailer — most developers who use it have learned about its functionality in a second-hand fashion from the documentation included in Microsoft Access, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Basic®, Microsoft Visual C++®, or Microsoft Visual J++®.
The Microsoft Jet Database Engine Programmer’s Guide is the definitive reference for all users of Microsoft Jet, from developers programming in applications such as Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel, to those working in a dedicated programming environment such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, or Visual J++. This guide offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Microsoft Jet, including the structure of the engine, the services it provides, and complete examples showing how to use its functionality in your development projects.