Quest Software Delivers Complete Database Lifecycle Management for SQL Server, from Development Through Administration.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Microsoft TechED teched adj. Variant of tetched. 2004 SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2004 Quest Central(TM) for SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. and Toad(R) for SQL Server Enhance Developer and DBA Productivity, and Optimize SQL Server Performance Quest Software The computer-software manufacturer Quest Software (Quest Software, Inc.) (NASDAQ: QSFT), headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, dates from 1987. Quest develops, sells, and supports database management, Windows management, and application management software products , Inc. (Nasdaq:QSFT), a leading provider of application, database and Windows management solutions, today announced two offerings for Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. environments, Quest Central(TM) for SQL Server and Toad(R) for SQL Server. Available now at no cost, these two Quest Software products may be used together to maximize database administrator (DBA) and developer productivity and optimize the performance of critical SQL Server databases. "Microsoft SQL Server is being used more and more as the backend for business-critical applications," said Ray Paquet, vice president and distinguished analyst, Gartner. "As a result, developers and DBAs need solutions that help them quickly diagnose and resolve performance-related issues in their SQL Server databases, during development and production stages, so that they may ensure the availability of their enterprise applications." Quest Central for SQL Server is an integrated workbench of tools that allow DBAs to quickly diagnose and resolve performance issues through a unified database management console A terminal or workstation used to monitor and control a network. See Microsoft Management Console. . Designed to give DBAs an exceptional level of insight into Microsoft SQL Server databases, Quest Central for SQL Server automates database administration, performance diagnostics, tuning, testing and space management from a single interface. From the workbench, DBAs may quickly identify and resolve performance problems, perform multi-server group administration, and proactively tune database performance. Toad for SQL Server is a database development tool that enables developers and DBAs to write and test scripts The instructions in a test program. It defines the actions and pass/fail criteria. For example, if the action is "to enter a valid account number," the expected result is that the data are accepted. Entering an invalid number should yield a particular error message. See test case. and queries. Built around a database object browser A utility that provides a hierarchical view of the Java classes in a Java application. It typically comes in an integrated development environment (IDE). See IDE. and a SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. and T-SQL T-SQL Transact - Structured Query Language (Microsoft SQL Server) editor, Toad for SQL Server allows users to view and edit tables, indexes, stored procedures In a database management system (DBMS), it is an SQL program that is stored in the database which is executed by calling it directly from the client or from a database trigger. When the SQL procedure is stored in the database, it does not have to be replicated in each client. and more. "Quest Software is proud to deliver a comprehensive set of solutions for the SQL Server developer and DBA," said Kevin Kline, director of SQL Server development, Quest Software. "Quest's solutions for end-to-end database management and development come complete with expert advice and detailed recommendations for resolving database performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies. The combination of Quest Central for SQL Server and Toad for SQL Server gives IT organizations the assurance that their critical SQL Server databases will not only be developed rapidly, with less errors, but also remain available and performing at optimal efficiency." Quest Software will be demonstrating Quest Central for SQL Server and Toad for SQL Server this week at booth #809 at Microsoft TechEd 2004. Pricing and Availability Quest Central for SQL Server and Toad for SQL Server are available now at no cost. For customers who wish to have technical support and maintenance, a supported version of Quest Central for SQL Server can be licensed starting at $1,995 per server. For additional information, please visit: http://www.quest.com/solutions/sql_server.asp. The Quest Central Workbench Quest Central is an administrative workbench designed to deliver the day-to-day tools IT professionals need to improve the performance and availability of their critical systems. Quest Central improves productivity by helping IT professionals complete their daily tasks through a common management console. In addition to Quest Central for SQL Server, Quest Software also currently offers Quest Central for Databases for multi-platform database environments, including Oracle, DB2 and SQL Server as well as Quest Central for Microsoft, a workbench for Windows administrators. The Toad Database Development Environment Quest Software's Toad is a powerful database development environment that enables database developers and administrators to rapidly create and execute queries, automate database object management, and develop SQL code more efficiently. Originally released for Oracle databases, Toad has cultivated a strong following of hundreds of thousands of developers and database administrators. Today, Toad is available for multiple database platforms, including Oracle, MySQL and SQL Server. About Quest Software, Inc. Quest Software, Inc. provides software for Application Confidence to 18,000 customers worldwide, including 75 percent of the Fortune 500. Quest products for application, database and Windows management help customers develop, deploy, manage and maintain the IT enterprise without expensive downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. or business interruption. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Quest Software can be found in offices around the globe and at www.quest.com. Quest, Quest Software, Quest Central and Toad are registered trademarks of Quest Software, Inc. The Quest Software logo and all other Quest Software product or service names and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of Quest Software, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. This release may include predictions, estimates and other information that might be considered forward-looking statements, including statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the availability and market acceptance of Quest Central for SQL Server and Toad for SQL Server. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ from those anticipated as a result of various factors, including the impact of economic conditions on our customers, variations in the size and timing of customer orders; competitive products and pricing; rapid technological change; risks associated with the development and market acceptance of new products; disruptions caused by acquisitions of companies and/or technologies; risks associated with international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. ; and the need to attract and retain qualified personnel. For a discussion of these and other related risks, please refer to our recent SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2003, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof. |
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