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Open Source SQL is a community devoted to creating similar, but free and open source, versions of the SQL Server solutions you can find at retail software shops such as Idera, Red Gate, Apex SQL, Quest, and others.  All solutions on this site were developed and tested through standard application development processes under the guidance of Open Source SQL.  They are all licensed under the The GNU General Public License (GPL) and are completely free.

 
 Solutions





Download Now		 Real time and historical performance monitoring, alerting, and diagnostics

 Comparables: RedGate SQL Response, SQLPower Tools, Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager, Quest SpotLight and FogLight, SQLSentry Performance Advisor, others...
 
bullet Customizable monitoring.  Catch all access, or filter based on configurable criteria.
bullet Isolate expensive and inefficient queries based on CPU, reads, duration, etc.  
bullet Capture data contention and blocking information.
bullet Receive alerts based on configurable thresholds.
bullet Generate reports for trend analysis.
bullet Cost:  Free Software, Free License, Free Online Support. 

Download Now		 Compress SQL backups by 95% for faster, smaller backups

Comparables: RedGate SQL Backup, Quest SQL LiteSpeed, Idera SQL Safe, others...

bullet Compress backups by up to 90% using standard Zip formats.
bullet Utilizes the SQL Server Virtual Backup Device API to steam backups directly into compression algorithms without writing to disk first, saving disk space.
bullet Schedule compressed backups and/or restores to automate database synchronization.
bullet Greatly reduce network bandwidth required to transfer backups across your organization, or to offsite locations such as a disaster recovery environment.
bullet Cost:  Free Software, Free License, Free Online Support.

 

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 SQL Schema and Data change management through the complete development lifecycle

Comparables: Idera SQL Change Manager, Quest Change Director, RedGate Change Manager, others...

bullet Quickly and accurately generate SQL schema and/or data upgrade scripts.
bullet Standardized change management process by funneling all developer or end user requested changes through a configurable workflow queue.
bullet Track and maintain version control through the searchable change request database.
bullet Implement product lifecycle security by controlling change request, approval, and script generation processes.
bullet Cost:  Free Software, Free License, Free Online Support.
 Hot Topics
New Product Development  Here's what we're working on:
 
bullet SQL Agent Job Scheduler - View and manage scheduled jobs across your enterprise.  Avoid conflicts, optimize performance, avoid downtime - see what's happening and when.
 
bullet Log Explorer - View data modification activities down to the transaction level.  Ever want to "Control Z" a mistaken transaction by an end user?  You'll be able to with Log Explorer.
 

Hot Forum Topics  Join our community where you can make new product or enhancement requests, learn about all of our open source solutions, discuss general SQL Server topics, and more...

Support Options  View the Forum for answers to frequently asked questions and community support, or contact us here. 

Like to contribute?  Are you a SQL or Visual Basic guru?  Help us create (or re-create) new and useful SQL tools and receive as little or as much recognition as you'd like.  It's a great way to promote yourself or your commercial interests.  View the contribute page for more information.
 

 

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