there are a few tools available for making the conversion:
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or there is also the option of exporting the access tables as a CSV, then importing to the MySQL database.
The premiere appointments are 30 minutes at $99, we could assist you with the DB Conversion as well as the search.
managing the database once it is converted can be done using one of the many MySQL GUI Tools like PHPMyAdmin, Heidi SQL, or Sequel Pro.