Hyperlink vs. Saving objects in database

[Guest]

Which is the preferrable method for giving users access to a document from
the database: a hyperlink to the document saved in a shared file folder or
saving the document as an object within the database? The documents are in
PDF format if that makes a difference. Also, every record in the database
will reference a separate document.

I have heard cons to both. I have heard that hyperlinks are prone to
failure, but that saving objects directly in the database can have a negative
impact on performance.

Thanks,
Ryan

 

[Douglas J. Steele]

Hyperlinks. Access isn't particularly good storing large binary objects.