Hop into cloud databases with Toad

Stephen Withers
Wednesday, 09 November 2011 11:02

Quest Software's free Toad for Cloud Databases makes it easier for database professionals and developers to work with cloud databases.

Toad for Cloud Databases simplifies cloud database tasks such as generating queries; migrating, browsing and editing data; and creating reports and tables.

The product supports Apache Hive, Apache HBase, Apache Cassandra, MongoDB, Amazon SimpleDB, Microsoft Azure Table Services, Microsoft SQL Azure, and all ODBC-enabled relational databases including Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and DB2.

Toad for Cloud Databases also includes Quest's bidirectional connector between Oracle and Hadoop (the open source system for the distributed processing of large data sets across clusters of computers).

"Quest Software began development for Toad for Cloud Databases more than three years ago, knowing that the way organisations manage data, and the database management industry itself, was about to change dramatically," said Guy Harrison, senior director of research and development, Quest Software.

"Quest Software continues to develop its technologies to address both today's market needs and what it anticipates is on the horizon, a dual focus that lets it improve the performance, productivity, and, ultimately, operational value of its users. With support for accessing seven emerging big data technologies, and the familiar interface that has won Toad millions of loyal users, the community edition of Toad for Cloud Databases will let Quest Software keep running fast at adding new features and bringing more value to the developer community."