Database Tools

Application Performance
Backup and Administration
Data Modeling and Architecture
Database Development
Database Suites
Monitoring and Performance
Security and Compliance
SQL Database

This whitepaper gives an overall description of IDERAs entire database product line.

Application Performance

Idera Precise

Elevate Your Database Performance

Idera Precise is a robust database management and performance analysis tool designed to help database administrators optimize their systems. With Idera Precise, you can identify and resolve issues promptly, enhance security and improve database availability.

This tool supports a wide variety of database platforms, including Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 and MySQL. Idera Precise offers a range of features to help you:

Optimize database performance for peak efficiency.
Quickly identify and address database problems.
Strengthen the security of your databases.
Improve the availability of your databases.

Idera Precise empowers database administrators with the tools they need to maintain and secure their databases effectively.

Backup and Administration

DBArtisan

Streamlining Database Administration

DBArtisan is a comprehensive database administration tool designed to optimize database performance. Supporting various platforms like Oracle, SQL Server, and more, DBArtisan helps administrators manage their databases effectively.

This tool offers a range of features, including:

Enhanced Security: Manage and strengthen your database security.
Performance Analysis: Analyze and fine-tune your database for optimal performance.
Simplified Management: Manage both schema and data efficiently.
User-Friendly Interface: Access and manage databases with ease through an intuitive graphical interface.
Automation: Automate key tasks to reduce manual effort and boost efficiency.

With DBArtisan, database administrators can simplify their workflow and ensure their databases run smoothly.

SQL Admin Toolset

Simplifying SQL Server Management

SQL Admin Toolset provides database administrators with 24 desktop tools designed to simplify SQL Server management. These tools help save time and reduce the complexity of routine administrative and troubleshooting tasks.

With SQL Admin Toolset, you can:

Simplify routine tasks: Manage your SQL Server environment efficiently.
Troubleshoot effectively: Quickly identify and resolve issues.
Save time: Streamline your workflow with easy-to-use tools.

SQL Admin Toolset equips database administrators with the tools they need to effectively manage their SQL Server environment.

SQL Enterprise Job Manager

Take Control of Your SQL Server Jobs

SQL Enterprise Job Manager is a specialized tool designed to help database administrators manage and automate jobs within SQL Server environments. This tool provides a clear overview of all scheduled jobs, their performance, and the ability to create, edit, or delete jobs as needed.

With SQL Enterprise Job Manager, you can:

Schedule jobs for specific times or events.
Create and manage jobs linked to particular databases or servers.
Track and manage failed jobs, ensuring smooth operation.
Generate reports and monitor job performance.
Identify and resolve job-related issues.
Enhance database performance and availability.

SQL Enterprise Job Manager gives database administrators the control to manage and automate their SQL Server jobs efficiently, improving database performance and reliability.

SQL Safe Backup

Secure Your SQL Server Data

SQL Safe Backup, from Idera, is a reliable tool designed to simplify and optimize the backup process for SQL Server databases. This tool empowers database administrators to create backups without compromising performance or availability and ensures rapid and high-quality database restoration.

With SQL Safe Backup, you can:

Automate and optimize your SQL Server database backups.
Create backups with minimal impact on database performance.
Restore databases quickly and efficiently.

SQL Safe Backup is part of the Idera SQL Admin Toolset, providing a comprehensive solution for database administrators.

SQL Virtual Database

Create Virtual Copies of Your SQL Server Databases

Idera SQL Virtual Database lets you create virtual copies of your SQL Server databases. These copies, known as VDBs, have many uses, such as testing, reporting, and providing read-only access to data without affecting the live database.

VDBs are created using a “snapshot” process, which generates a point-in-time copy of the data stored separately. This allows VDBs to operate independently without impacting the performance of the live database.

With Idera SQL Virtual Database, you can:

Create virtual copies of your SQL Server databases for various purposes.
Use VDBs for testing, reporting, and providing read-only data access.
Create VDBs using a “snapshot” process for independent operation.
Restore VDBs to a previous state at any time.
Test upgrades and schema changes before applying them to the live database.

Idera SQL Virtual Database offers a safe and efficient way to work with copies of your SQL Server databases, facilitating testing, reporting, and data access without risking your live environment.

SQL Toolbox

Your Comprehensive SQL Server Toolkit

SQL Toolbox is a powerful collection of tools designed for SQL Server administrators. This toolkit offers a wide range of functionalities to help manage, monitor, and optimize SQL Server databases, going beyond the capabilities of IDERA SQL Management Suite by focusing on specific tasks.

With SQL Toolbox, you can:

Manage and optimize SQL Server databases effectively.
Monitor database performance and identify potential issues.
Tackle a variety of specific database administration tasks.
Manage numerous databases across multiple servers with ease.

SQL Toolbox provides SQL Server administrators with a comprehensive set of tools to simplify database management and optimization, even in complex environments.

Data Modeling and Architecture

Enterprise Architect

A Powerful Tool for System Design

Enterprise Architect by Sparx Systems is a versatile tool for designing and visualizing software and business systems. It supports many modelling languages like UML, BPMN, and ArchiMate.

With Enterprise Architect, you can:

Design and document software architecture
Reverse engineer existing code
Create and manage requirements
Test and validate systems

Enterprise Architect also includes tools for collaboration and project management, making it a great choice for teams. Enterprise Architect is a valuable tool for anyone involved in designing and building complex systems. It’s available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, as well as a Cloud version.

ER/Studio

Streamlining Database Design

ER/Studio is a robust database modelling tool that helps developers, DBAs, and architects create and manage database models. It works with various platforms, including SQL Server, Oracle, and DB2.

Its user-friendly interface allows you to design database structures, including tables, joins and stored procedures. You can also compare and synchronize models across different environments.

ER/Studio automates tasks such as SQL script generation and data retrieval. It also helps you track different versions of your database models. By optimizing models and improving performance, ER/Studio promotes collaboration among developers and database administrators.

Database Development

DB Change Manager

Taking Control of Database Changes

DB Change Manager is a database administration tool designed to give you control over database changes. It helps you track who made changes and when and allows you to roll back changes if necessary.

Here’s what DB Change Manager offers:

Change Tracking: Monitor all database changes.
Rollback Capabilities: Revert to previous database states.
Improved Security: Enhance database security by tracking and managing changes.
Performance Optimization: Boost database performance through efficient change management.

DB Change Manager automates and manages database changes while providing tools for monitoring and tracking. This leads to better security and improved performance.

Database Suites

SQL Comparison Toolset

Your Database Guardian

DB Change Manager is a database administration tool that puts you in charge of your database’s evolution. It tracks every change, allowing you to see who made modifications and when. Need to undo a change? No problem – DB Change Manager lets you revert to earlier database states.

Here’s how DB Change Manager benefits you:

Complete Change Visibility: Stay informed about all database alterations.
Effortless Rollbacks: Reverse changes with ease.
Enhanced Security: Track and manage changes to fortify database security.
Optimized Performance: Improve database performance through streamlined change management.

DB Change Manager automates and manages database changes while providing comprehensive monitoring and tracking tools. The result? A more secure and better-performing database.

DB PowerStudio

The SQL Server Master Key

DB PowerStudio equips database developers and administrators with the tools they need to manage and develop databases, primarily for SQL Server but also for Oracle, MySQL, and DB2.

Here’s what makes DB PowerStudio stand out:

Performance Monitoring: Keep a close eye on database performance.
Security Management: Strengthen database security.
Data Modeling: Design and manage database structures effectively.

DB PowerStudio is an all-in-one solution for database management and development. It allows database developers and administrators to manage and optimize their databases with ease. If you work with SQL Server databases, DB PowerStudio is an excellent choice.

SQL Management Suite

Your SQL Server Command Center

IDERA SQL Management Suite offers a complete toolkit to manage and optimize SQL Server databases. It provides a wide range of functions for administrators and developers working with SQL Server databases.

Here’s what IDERA SQL Management Suite delivers:

Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze SQL Server performance.
Database Administration: Simplify database administration tasks.
Change Management: Manage and track database changes.

IDERA SQL Management Suite gives you the tools to manage, monitor, and optimize SQL Server databases. You can use it to handle many databases across multiple servers. It also includes some of the features found in IDERA SQL Security Suite.

SQL Security Suite

Your SQL Server Guardian

IDERA SQL Security Suite is a dedicated security solution for SQL Server databases. It provides a range of tools and features to secure and protect your databases from threats like unauthorized access and data breaches.

Here’s how IDERA SQL Security Suite protects your databases:

Vulnerability Assessment: Identify and address security vulnerabilities.
Compliance Reporting: Generate reports to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Auditing: Track database activity to detect suspicious behaviour.

IDERA SQL Security Suite is third-party software that safeguards your SQL servers from various threats. It integrates with other security tools to provide a complete security solution.

Monitoring and Performance

DB Optimiser

Streamlining SQL Optimization

Embarcadero DB Optimizer makes SQL optimization and development easier for application developers. It offers many features to improve productivity and reduce errors.

A rich SQL IDE with statement tuning, data source profiling, code completion, real-time error checking, code formatting, and sophisticated object validation tools help streamline coding tasks.

SQL BI Manager

Keeping an Eye on Your BI Platform

SQL BI Manager offers agentless monitoring for SQL Server Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, and SQL Server Integration Services. This means you can monitor your BI platform without installing agents on each server.

With SQL BI Manager, you can track the performance and health of your BI servers and services, ensuring your BI platform runs smoothly.

SQL Defrag Manager

Turbocharge Your SQL Server Performance

Idera Defrag Manager optimizes SQL Server database performance by defragmenting indexes. Over time, database indexes become fragmented, leading to slower query speeds. Defrag Manager reorganizes the data, making queries faster and more efficient.

With Idera Defrag Manager, you can:

Analyze and defragment indexes manually or on a schedule.
Get detailed reports on index fragmentation.
Automate index defragmentation and reporting.

This improves SQL Server database performance and responsiveness and reduces the risk of data corruption.

SQL Diagnostic Manager

Your SQL Server Performance Detective

Idera Diagnostic Manager helps diagnose and resolve performance issues in SQL Server databases. It allows you to monitor and analyze database performance in real time and provides a wide range of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.

Here’s what Idera Diagnostic Manager offers:

Real-time Performance Monitoring: Keep a constant eye on database performance.
Performance Alerts: Receive notifications of performance problems.
Troubleshooting Tools: Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks.

Idera Diagnostic Manager provides a web-based dashboard for easy performance viewing and management. It integrates with other Idera products to offer a complete solution for managing and optimizing SQL Server environments.

Use Idera Diagnostic Manager to quickly identify and resolve performance issues, improve your SQL Server databases’ overall performance and availability, and reduce the risk of data corruption.

SQL Doctor

The SQL Server Health Check

Idera SQL Doctor diagnoses and resolves performance issues in SQL Server databases. It’s designed for ease of use and offers a wide range of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.

Here’s how Idera SQL Doctor can help you:

Identify Performance Bottlenecks: Pinpoint the root cause of performance problems.
Analyze Performance Data: Gain insights into database performance.
Troubleshoot Issues: Resolve performance issues quickly and effectively.

Idera SQL Doctor helps you identify and resolve performance issues, improve your SQL Server databases’ overall performance and availability, and reduce the risk of data corruption. It also integrates with other Idera products to provide a comprehensive solution for managing and optimizing SQL Server environments.

SQL Inventory Manager

Know Your SQL Server Inside and Out

IDERA SQL Inventory Manager helps you manage and inventory your SQL Server environment. It lets you discover, inventory, and document your SQL Server instances and databases. It also provides detailed reports on your environment’s configuration, performance, and security.

Here’s what IDERA SQL Inventory Manager offers:

Automated Discovery: Automatically discover SQL Server instances and databases.
Detailed Inventory: Gather comprehensive information about your SQL Server environment.
Performance and Security Reporting: Generate reports on the performance and security of your SQL Server environment.

With IDERA SQL Inventory Manager, you can identify and resolve performance issues, improve the performance and availability of your SQL Server databases, and reduce the risk of data corruption. It also integrates with other Idera products to provide a complete management and optimization solution for your SQL Server environment.

SQL Toolbox

Your Swiss Army Knife for SQL Server

IDERA SQL Toolbox is a collection of tools designed to help you manage and optimize SQL Server databases. The toolbox includes a variety of tools for tasks like performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and backup and recovery.

Here are some of the tools included in SQL Toolbox:

SQL Diagnostic Manager: Diagnose and resolve performance issues.
SQL Defrag Manager: Defragment indexes to improve performance.
SQL Doctor: Troubleshoot and resolve database problems.

Each tool in the SQL Toolbox addresses a specific aspect of managing and optimizing SQL Server databases. Together, they provide a complete solution for managing and optimizing SQL Server environments.

Security and Compliance

SQL Compliance Manager

Your SQL Server Watchdog

SQL Compliance Manager simplifies SQL Server audits. It’s a complete auditing solution that uses policy-based algorithms to track changes to your SQL Server objects and data. With SQL Compliance Manager, you gain detailed visibility to determine who did what, when, where, and how, regardless of whether privileged users or hackers initiated the event.

Here’s what IDERA SQL Compliance Manager offers:

Sensitive Data Discovery: Find and classify sensitive data.
Real-time Monitoring: Track changes to sensitive data as they happen.
Compliance Reporting: Generate reports to demonstrate compliance with regulations and standards.

SQL Compliance Manager helps you protect sensitive data, such as personal information and financial data, from unauthorized access. It also helps you meet the requirements of regulatory and industry standards for data security and privacy.

SQL Secure

Lock Down Your SQL Server

IDERA SQL Secure helps you secure your SQL Server environment by finding and fixing security vulnerabilities. It provides a centralized and automated solution for managing and auditing security.

Here’s how IDERA SQL Secure strengthens your security:

Vulnerability Assessment: Uncover security gaps in your SQL Server environment.
Remediation Guidance: Get actionable advice on how to fix security vulnerabilities.
Security Auditing: Track and monitor security-related events.

IDERA SQL Secure helps you secure your SQL Server environment by identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities, such as weak passwords and unsecured data

SQL Database

InterBase

The Compact Database Powerhouse

InterBase is a relational database management system (RDBMS) from Embarcadero Technologies. It’s a high-performance, low-maintenance, and secure database suitable for various web, mobile, and desktop applications. InterBase is known for its small size, impressive performance, and ability to run on many platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.