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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 12.15. Figure 12.15. 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 12.16. Figure 12.16. 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. |