Quest Software Launches Free Toad with Powerful New Productivity Enhancements for MySQL Databases; Toad for MySQL 2.0 Simplifies Code Editing and Features Advanced Administration Capabilities.ALISO VIEJO, Calif. -- 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) today announced the release of Toad for MySQL version 2.0 - now available at no charge. As MySQL is increasingly adopted for mission-critical applications, the new version of Toad for MySQL offers advanced administration and security capabilities, as well as more reporting options. This gives MySQL developers and administrators better manageability and more flexibility, resulting in better performing and more scalable MySQL databases. "Companies like MySQL are changing the way the world views databases" said Billy Bosworth, director of database product management, Quest Software. "According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a recent Forrester report, the open source database market could grow to more than $1 billion by 2008. We plan to help drive this new paradigm New Paradigm In the investing world, a totally new way of doing things that has a huge effect on business. Notes: The word "paradigm" is defined as a pattern or model, and it has been used in science to refer to a theoretical framework. to higher standards of quality, functionality and performance with our development and administration tools. This latest version of Toad for MySQL is a big step in that direction." In addition to being available at no charge, Toad for MySQL version 2.0 includes new features such as: --Version Control Integration allows users to quickly check-in and check-out code from within the editor, reducing the risk of errors. --Database Security Manager enables the administrator to permit or restrict user access to specific features of Toad, providing better control over the system. --Macro Record and Playback gives users the ability to record and play back keyboard commands Using the keyboard to navigate menus and buttons and select options. See Win Keyboard commands. , enhancing usability and reducing manual effort. "I have looked hard at competing products for managing MySQL," said Boyd E. Hemphill, a MySQL Consultant for Live Oak Interactive, Round Rock, Texas, "and only Toad stands up to the pounding I give it with very large databases (50 GB data, 100+ tables). As MySQL moves to the enterprise, I believe Toad and the MySQL Query Browser browser Software that allows a computer user to find and view information on the Internet. The first text-based browser for the World Wide Web became available in 1991; Web use expanded rapidly after the release in 1993 of a browser called Mosaic, which used are the only viable GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. options." User Communities Quest Software provides two user communities designed to support Quest solutions for MySQL and to help acclimate MySQL users to the platform. The Toad community (www.toadsoft.com) is a forum that offers users direct communication with Quest developers and product managers. Additionally, the Quest Pipelines community (www.quest-pipelines.com) brings together more than 12,000 users sharing database development and administration information and expertise. Pricing and Availability The full production version of Toad for MySQL 2.0 is available now at no cost. Users can purchase a supported version for $170 per seat. More information for both products can be found at: http://www.quest.com/toad_for_mysql About Quest Software, Inc. Quest Software, Inc. delivers innovative products that help organizations get more performance and productivity from their applications, databases and Windows infrastructure. Through a deep expertise in IT operations and a continued focus on what works best, Quest helps more than 18,000 customers worldwide meet higher expectations for enterprise IT. Quest Software helps organizations deliver, manage and control complex database environments through award-winning products for Oracle, 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. , IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) DB2, Sybase, and MySQL. Quest Software can be found in offices around the globe and at www.quest.com. Quest and Quest Software are registered trademarks and Toad is a trademark of Quest Software, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. Forward Looking Statements This release may include predictions, estimates and other information that might be considered 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. , including statements concerning the availability and market acceptance of Toad for MySQL version 2.0. 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 including risks relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc integration of the combined companies; 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, 2005. 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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