Sharing data with SQL Server

A client I am working for has a microsoft access 2010 database that is used for daily reporting and other project monitoring purposes. Currently it is single user. It has standing data but on a daily basis data is downloaded from Zoho creator and uploaded into this access database.

The task I am charged with is to move the data from the MS Access database into a cloud based SQL Server database on Azure and allow the users to continue to use their MS access front end connected to the SQL Server database and seamlessly work as usual. On the other side I need to have a way to update this SQL server database with data from zoho either on demand or from a schedule running during the day.

I'm really new to using API calls and can't find anything that is simple enough to give me confidence in how to use it.

What I am looking for is the best way to get data into the SQL server database from zoho.

1. Should I be running code from SQL Server to pull records from zoho Creator using commands in SQL server via some API ( where would I find this and decent relevant examples on how to use it )

2. Should I be running deluge script from ZOHO and pushing/inserting records into the SQL Database?. (Again where would I find how to do this with relevant examples)

3. Should I rewrite the access application in SQL Server or Zoho creator?

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