Friday, 25 August 2006

Quest Unveils Toad for SQL Server 2.0

Quest Software has announced the newest version of Toad database management product family, Toad for SQL Server 2.0, which includes new features such as integrated debugging, SQL optimisation, and integrated comparison and synchronization capabilities for SQL Server 2005.

"With Toad for SQL Server 2.0, Quest offers customers a single interface to develop, administer and optimize their SQL Server environments," said Douglas Chrystall, chief architect, Quest Software.

New features in version 2.0 of Toad for SQL Server include:

• Database Back-Up Indicator – Demonstrates when it is necessary to back up a system, and integrates seamlessly with LiteSpeed for SQL Server
• SQL Optimisation: automates the process of identifying problematic SQL then re-writing and benchmarking it for optimal SQL Server performance
• Compare and Sync: provides advanced integrated comparison and synchronization of schema, data and server settings of two SQL Server environments
• Debugging: offers integrated debugging capabilities for SQL Server 2005