How can you create a back-end database in Access?

Creating a back-end database in Access typically involves the process of splitting the database into separate components, specifically a data file that contains the tables and a front-end file that contains the forms, queries, reports, and other user interface elements.

When you split the database, it allows multiple users to access the same data more efficiently. The back-end database, which consists solely of the tables, can be stored on a network drive to enable shared access. Meanwhile, each user can have their own front-end database, which contains the interface components. This separation enhances performance and allows for easier updates to the user interface without altering the underlying data structure.

Merging multiple databases into one does not inherently create a back-end database. Converting tables to Excel format and exporting the entire database to a ZIP file do not contribute to the establishment of a back-end structure, as these actions relate to data manipulation or transportation rather than the configuration of a database in Access.