SQL compare and synchronization helps to ensure that your databases are kept up to date all the time and this new version of SQL Examiner performs a detailed analysis of your database structures, identifying any modifications that have been made and exporting them into hot-fixes which can then be applied as updates without losing or damaging any important data.

Currently in the 2009 R3 release, SQL Examiner simplifies database development, maintenance tasks and the application of various hot-fixes. You can use it to keep existing data intact, and keep your products up to date at all times. It includes a database version control feature which allows developers who are working with Microsoft SQL Server to perform synchronization and comparison tasks between the structures of the databases. This is carried out in a way that does not jeopardize any important data, keeping everything intact through the process.

Using this solution allows you to carry out these jobs quickly and effectively, extracting and applying the changes to any Microsoft SQL server databases. It is compatible with versions 7 right up to 2008. All of the object types which are used in these various versions of the SQL server are also recognized and accommodated by the software, allowing it to process many different database forms while also providing you with a broad range of options. You can also use it to work with data pumps, snapshots of the database and SQL scripts.

These steps are performed in an automated and controlled manner, greatly decreasing the risk of any costly problems that could be a result of human error in other cases. The software is highly versatile, letting you choose between step-wise processing or the use of a command line interface which allows you to configure automated synchronizations of the database.

Hot-fixes can be applied by the software using an engine which is smart enough to approach the job in such a way that data is preserved and no important data is either lost or damaged during the process. It also makes sure that no unauthorized changes can be carried out. Manually updating the structure of your database often results in the accidental deletion of important records or the application of NULL-value restrictions. There are also a number of other cases where your system could stop working due to manual working with the structure of your databases. However, SQL Examiner does the job very carefully, clearly presenting you with any possible issues that could occur in the process. In these cases, the user is provided with various choices such as allowing you to update values with default, valid values or perform only a partial update. You may also choose to ignore the warnings or cancel the process entirely.

You can find out more about this SQL compare software at the product website; sqlaccessories.com. Prices start at as little as 160€, and minor updates are provided for free once you have purchased the program. A trial version is also available for those who want to experience the program before they buy it.