BMC Software's Award-Winning SQL-Programmer Now Available for Microsoft SQL Server 2000.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2001

SQL-Programmer(R) 2001 Boosts Productivity for

Database Administrators and Developers

BMC Software Inc. (Nasdaq:BMCS), the leading provider of e-business systems management, today announced its award-winning SQL programming tool is now available for Microsoft SQL Server 2000. SQL-Programmer(R) 2001 for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 will boost database developers' productivity and make their SQL programming jobs easier. SQL-Programmer recently won the Readers Choice Award from Visual Basic Programmer's Journal for the third time.

SQL-Programmer 2001 offers a complete development environment for Microsoft SQL Server. Its user interface and extensive tool set allow for easy creation, management and testing of all programmable objects, enabling database administrators and developers to find and fix bugs faster and improve the quality of applications.

SQL-Programmer is an integrated development environment designed to assist database application developers with the construction and maintenance of server-side SQL code, such as stored procedures, functions, triggers and packages for Oracle, Microsoft and Sybase servers. Its user interface allows programmers to create multiple personal working folders to quickly store and efficiently access all the information on a particular project.

SQL-Programmer 2001 for Microsoft SQL Server Primary Benefits:

-- Offers efficient schema management with multiple concurrent connections to
all databases

-- Facilitates creation and editing of SQL code with drag-and-drop capabilities


-- Allows editing and testing of code while protecting the original source code
and database

-- Generates comprehensive reports of the database server environment,
including progress of design changes and impact analyses.

Database developers must constantly find ways to boost productivity, find and fix bugs faster, and manage information more efficiently. "We gather a tremendous amount of consumer data and data on salons across the country," said Kyle Neier, senior systems analyst for Kenra LLC, a manufacturer of hair care products for thousands of professional salons nationwide. "We store all of that data on Microsoft SQL Server databases and SQL-Programmer enables us to access, move and manipulate the data. We use SQL Programmer to write stored procedures, debug those stored procedures and for moving objects back and forth between databases. It's a tool that helps us everyday."

SQL-Programmer rounds out BMC Software's distributed data management offerings by addressing the SQL Development space and provides a complete development environment for Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase.

"Database developers and administrators face increasing demands for productivity within their development environment. It's crucial that they are able to manage business-critical information more efficiently," said Doug Pushard, general manager of the Distributed Data Management business unit for BMC Software. "Our award-winning SQL-Programmer has demonstrated its value to the corporate IT world as a valuable solution for database programmers and administrators."

For more information on SQL-Programmer, visit http://www.bmc.com/products/distdata/index.html.

Learning Universe

Join BMC Software for a global gathering of information technology managers and technical staff from around the world at its annual global user conference, Learning Universe, June 3 - 7, 2001 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center in Florida. Show attendees will gain valuable insight on attaining end-to-end service level management. Additionally, members of the media will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with BMC Software's senior executives. To register today, see updates and get a full description of the sessions and curriculum for Learning Universe 2001, visit www.bmc.com/learninguniverse/ or call 800/254-1420.

About BMC Software

One of the world's largest independent software vendors, BMC Software delivers the most comprehensive e-business systems management software with the fastest guaranteed implementation. This Service Assurance(TM) strategy enhances the availability, performance and recoverability of companies' business-critical applications. Companies can use this management methodology to demonstrate their ability to deliver optimal service to their customers and partners by joining BMC Software OnSite(TM), a certification program which includes solution implementation and regular HealthChecks performed by BMC Software Professional Services.

BMC Software is a Forbes 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, with fiscal year 2000 revenues exceeding $1.7 billion. The company is headquartered in Houston, with offices worldwide. For more information please visit BMC Software's Web site at www.bmc.com, or call 800/841-2031 or 713/918-8800.

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