Software tests SQL Server 2005 reporting/analysis services.
Press Release Summary:
SQLscaler v2.0, enables users to test and predict resource requirements and behavior of SQL Server Business Intelligence applications prior to production roll-out. Database managers can create test databases and scripts, while database administrators can test SQL Server Integration and SQL Server Analysis Services for performance and scalability requirements. Software helps companies optimize use of existing infrastructure by determining which servers can be freed up by consolidation.
Original Press Release:
Idera Announces Scalability Testing Solution for SQL Server Business Intelligence Applications
SQLscaler Version 2.0 Offers Comprehensive Scalability Testing for SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services and Analysis Services
SEATTLE, PASS Community Summit, Nov. 14 -- Idera, a leading provider of management and administration solutions for Microsoft SQL Server, today announced SQLscaler v2.0, enabling users to test and accurately predict the resource requirements and behavior of Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence applications prior to production roll-out.
Developed and designed in partnership with Scalability Experts, leading practitioners in SQL Server infrastructure design and scalability, the new features in SQLscaler v2.0 enable database administrators to:
o Test SQL Server Integration Services and DTS packages to ensure that
they meet production performance and scalability requirements.
o Stress test SQL Server Analysis Services to optimize query
responsiveness and cube processing performance.
o Design, scale and optimize SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services
implementations by performing end-to-end performance and scalability
testing of their Reporting Services environment prior to production.
"Business Intelligence applications are an essential component of any successful business," says Rick Pleczko, president and CEO of Idera. "SQLscaler v2.0 enables database administrators to test their SQL Server Business Intelligence applications and fine tune them to deliver optimal results prior to going into production. The addition of this new functionality makes SQLscaler the clear choice for end-to-end SQL Server Scalability Testing."
SQLscaler provides a powerful load-testing solution for predicting the behavior and performance of SQL Server databases under stress. Using the integrated suite of tools provided by SQLscaler, database managers can:
o Create and inflate test databases.
o Create scripts and automate test case execution to simulate a real-
world environment.
o Create reports and analyze results of various tests from data stored
in a central repository.
SQLscaler helps organizations plan for change and ensure the success of key projects such as SQL Server 2005 migration, server consolidation, application rollouts or upgrades, and new hardware implementations for SQL Server environments. SQLscaler helps companies:
o Predict and prevent production performance problems: Identify
performance or scalability issues before deploying a new system or
application upgrade without affecting your production environment.
o Reduce hardware and infrastructure costs: Prevent overspending on
hardware and infrastructure by testing hardware configurations and
selecting the optimum solution to meet business needs.
o Optimize use of existing infrastructure: Enable more efficient use
of existing infrastructure by determining which servers can be freed
up by consolidation.
o Accelerate the deployment of SQL Server 2005: Run stress tests
against SQL Server 2000 and then against different SQL Server 2005
configurations to ensure implementation of the optimum SQL Server
2005 architecture.
Pricing & Availability:
SQLscaler version 2.0 will be available in December 2006. For more information, to download a free evaluation copy, please visit www.idera.com.
About Idera
Idera delivers a new generation of tools for proactively managing, administering, and securing the world's fastest growing database management system -- Microsoft SQL Server. Battle-proven and engineered for distributed enterprises, Idera's solutions help companies ensure database availability while also reducing tedious administrative tasks and expense. Idera's solutions include: Security and Compliance Management, Performance and Availability Management, Backup and Recovery, and Change and Configuration Management. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Idera's products are sold and supported directly and via authorized resellers and distributors around the globe.
To learn more, please contact Idera at 713.523.4433 or visit www.idera.com.
Source: Idera
Web site: www.idera.com/
