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{{Short description|SQL database profiling tool and GUI}}
{{Advert|date=February 2016}}
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{{Infobox software
{{Use American English|date=January 2019}}{{Infobox software
| name = Altova DatabaseSpy
| name = Altova DatabaseSpy
| screenshot = DatabaseSpy shot.gif
| screenshot = DatabaseSpy shot.gif
| caption = SQL editor with results view and graphical design editor in DatabaseSpy
| caption = SQL editor with results view and graphical design editor in DatabaseSpy
| developer = [[Altova]]
| developer = [[Altova]]
| latest_release_version = 2019
| latest_release_version = 2019{{When?|date=January 2019}}
| latest_release_date = October 17, 2018
| latest_release_date = October 17, 2018
| operating_system = [[Microsoft Windows]]
| operating_system = [[Microsoft Windows]]
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'''DatabaseSpy''' is a [[Comparison of database tools|multi-database query, design, and database comparison tool]] from [[Altova]], the creator of [[XMLSpy]]. DatabaseSpy connects to many major [[relational database]]s, facilitating SQL querying, database structure design, database content editing, and database comparison and conversion.
'''DatabaseSpy''' is a [[Comparison of database tools|multi-database query, design, and database comparison tool]] from [[Altova]], the creator of [[XMLSpy]]. DatabaseSpy connects to many major [[relational database]]s, facilitating [[SQL query]]ing, database structure design, database content editing, and database comparison and conversion.


DatabaseSpy is a database client application for Windows 7, 8, and 10, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 and 2008 that allows database administrators, database developers, and other database-oriented IT professionals to interact with multiple relational databases that may have been created by different developers.
DatabaseSpy is a database client application for Windows 7, 8, and 10, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 and 2008 that allows database administrators, database developers, and other database-oriented IT professionals to interact with multiple relational databases that may have been created by different developers.


DatabaseSpy features include a quick connection wizard for multiple relational databases, [[SQL]] editor with auto-completion, graphical database design tool, database content and schema comparison, and data import and export in multiple formats. DatabaseSpy also includes special support for [[XML]] in databases and is available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.<ref>[http://www.altova.com/databasespy.html] Altova website</ref>
DatabaseSpy features include a quick connection wizard for multiple relational databases, [[SQL]] editor with auto-completion, graphical database design tool, database content and schema comparison, and data import and export in multiple formats. DatabaseSpy also includes special support for [[XML]] in databases and is available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.<ref name="ad">{{Cite web|url=https://www.altova.com/databasespy|title=DatabaseSpy Multi-database Tool {{!}} Altova|website=www.altova.com|access-date=2019-01-27}}</ref>


== Supported databases ==
== Supported databases ==


DatabaseSpy can connect to multiple databases simultaneously, including databases of different types. DatabaseSpy automatically adjusts to variations in SQL dialects and data type definitions of supported relational databases. DatabaseSpy connects to the following major database types:<ref>[https://www.altova.com/databasespy] Altova website</ref>
DatabaseSpy can connect to multiple databases simultaneously, including databases of different types. DatabaseSpy automatically adjusts to variations in SQL dialects and data type definitions of supported relational databases. DatabaseSpy connects to the following major database types:<ref name="ad"/>


* Microsoft® SQL Server® 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016
* [[Microsoft SQL Server]] 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016
* PostgreSQL 8, 9.0.10, 9.1.6, 9.2.1, 9.4
* [[PostgreSQL]] 8, 9.0.10, 9.1.6, 9.2.1, 9.4
* Oracle® 9i, 10g, 11g, 12c
* [[Oracle (database)|Oracle]] 9i, 10g, 11g, 12c
* MySQL® 5, 5.1, 5.5, 5.6
* [[MySQL]] 5, 5.1, 5.5, 5.6
* IBM DB2® 8, 9.1, 9.5, 9.7, 10.1, 10.5
* [[IBM DB2]] 8, 9.1, 9.5, 9.7, 10.1, 10.5
* IBM DB2 for iSeries® v6.1, 7.1
* IBM DB2 for iSeries v6.1, 7.1
* Informix® 11.70
* Informix 11.70
* Sybase® ASE 15
* Sybase ASE 15
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* [[Microsoft Access]] 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013
* SQLite 3.x
* [[SQLite]] 3.x
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* Microsoft Access™ 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013
*[[Firebird (database server)|Firebird]] 2.5
* SQLite 3.x
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* [[Progress OpenEdge]] 11.6
* Firebird 2.5
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* Progress OpenEdge 11.6
* And others
* And others


== User comments ==
== User comments ==


From its initial release in September 2006, users have recognized the benefits of using a single tool with a consistent user interface to multiple databases to perform routine tasks such as querying or modifying tables.<ref>[http://www.infoworld.com/d/data-management/altova-databasespy-makes-dbs-user-friendly-390] Infoworld, April 9, 2007</ref><ref>[http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc163343.aspx] MSDN Magazine, October 2007</ref><ref>[http://redmondmag.com/articles/2008/08/01/tooling-around-in-your-database.aspx] Redmond Magazine: Tooling Around Your Database, August 1, 2008</ref>
From its initial release in September 2006, users have recognized the benefits of using a single tool with a consistent user interface to multiple databases to perform routine tasks such as querying or modifying tables.<ref name="infoworld review">{{Cite web|url=https://www.infoworld.com/article/2662662/database/altova-databasespy-makes-dbs-user-friendly.html|title=Altova DatabaseSpy makes DBs user-friendly|last=McCown|first=Sean|date=April 9, 2007|website=InfoWorld|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-01-27}}</ref><ref name="MSDN">{{Cite web|url=https://msdn.microsoft.com/magazine/msdn-magazine-issues|title=MSDN Magazine Issues|last=|first=|date=October 2007|website=msdn.microsoft.com|publisher=Microsoft|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-01-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://redmondmag.com/articles/2008/08/01/tooling-around-in-your-database.aspx|title=Tooling Around in Your Database -- Redmondmag.com|last=Varhol|first=Peter|last2=August 1, 2008|date=|website=Redmondmag|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-01-27}}</ref>

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The use of a common graphical interface to connect to multiple databases, even on different platforms, is cited as a valuable feature. "For developers and power users, this offers a great way to tame some of the complexity that they might need to deal with in a heterogeneous environment," wrote one user.<ref>[http://www.sqlmag.com/article/administration-tools2/Altova-DatabaseSpy-2010.aspx] SQL Server Magazine, April 26, 2010</ref>

The DatabaseSpy comparison functionality has also been highlighted. “ … its ability to let you compare and merge the contents of database tables via its graphical representation … is especially handy when you are moving from one system to another.”<ref>[http://blogcritics.org/scitech/article/software-review-missionkit-2009-database-comparison/#ixzz0p9YXWgkt] Software Review: Database Comparison and Merging From Altova, May 19, 2009</ref>


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The use of a common graphical interface to connect to multiple databases, possibly across different platforms, is cited as a valuable feature.<ref>[http://www.sqlmag.com/article/administration-tools2/Altova-DatabaseSpy-2010.aspx] [[SQL Server Magazine]], April 26, 2010</ref>{{Dead link|date=January 2019}}
DatabaseSpy won a 2009 [[SQL Server (magazine)|SQL Server Magazine]] Editors' Best and Community Choice Award. "If you’re managing more than one flavor of database, you’ll want to check out this multipurpose toolset,” said one editor.<ref>[http://www.sqlmag.com/article/monitoring-and-analysis/2009-sql-server-magazine-editors-best-and-community-choice-awards/2.aspx] 2009 SQL Server Magazine Editors' Best and Community Choice Awards</ref>


== Licensing ==
== Licensing ==


DatabaseSpy is a licensed software product that uses key protection to prevent unlicensed usage. DatabaseSpy is free to try with a no-cost 30-day trial license.<ref>[http://www.altova.com] Altova website</ref>
DatabaseSpy is a licensed software product that uses key protection to prevent unlicensed usage. DatabaseSpy is free to try with a no-cost 30-day trial license.<ref name="ad" />


==See also ==
==See also ==

Revision as of 18:11, 27 January 2019

Altova DatabaseSpy
Developer(s)Altova
Stable release
2019[when?] / October 17, 2018
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
TypeRelational database tool
LicenseEULA
Websitehttps://www.altova.com/databasespy

DatabaseSpy is a multi-database query, design, and database comparison tool from Altova, the creator of XMLSpy. DatabaseSpy connects to many major relational databases, facilitating SQL querying, database structure design, database content editing, and database comparison and conversion.

DatabaseSpy is a database client application for Windows 7, 8, and 10, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 and 2008 that allows database administrators, database developers, and other database-oriented IT professionals to interact with multiple relational databases that may have been created by different developers.

DatabaseSpy features include a quick connection wizard for multiple relational databases, SQL editor with auto-completion, graphical database design tool, database content and schema comparison, and data import and export in multiple formats. DatabaseSpy also includes special support for XML in databases and is available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.[1]

Supported databases

DatabaseSpy can connect to multiple databases simultaneously, including databases of different types. DatabaseSpy automatically adjusts to variations in SQL dialects and data type definitions of supported relational databases. DatabaseSpy connects to the following major database types:[1]

User comments

From its initial release in September 2006, users have recognized the benefits of using a single tool with a consistent user interface to multiple databases to perform routine tasks such as querying or modifying tables.[2][3][4]

The use of a common graphical interface to connect to multiple databases, possibly across different platforms, is cited as a valuable feature.[5][dead link‍]

Licensing

DatabaseSpy is a licensed software product that uses key protection to prevent unlicensed usage. DatabaseSpy is free to try with a no-cost 30-day trial license.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "DatabaseSpy Multi-database Tool | Altova". www.altova.com. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  2. ^ McCown, Sean (April 9, 2007). "Altova DatabaseSpy makes DBs user-friendly". InfoWorld. Retrieved January 27, 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  3. ^ "MSDN Magazine Issues". msdn.microsoft.com. Microsoft. October 2007. Retrieved January 27, 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ Varhol, Peter; August 1, 2008. "Tooling Around in Your Database -- Redmondmag.com". Redmondmag. Retrieved January 27, 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ [1] SQL Server Magazine, April 26, 2010
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