Altova DiffDog 2012

New Features

New in DiffDog 2012 R2

• Ability to save and reload parameters for file and folder comparisons - save time by reloading common parameters when comparing files/folders
• Empty folder display - option to hide or display empty folders in directory comparisons to make large, complex directory trees easier to manage
• Support for logical files in IBM iSeries databases - enhances database schema comparison for IBM DB2 databases.

New in DiffDog 2012

• FTP and HTTP server support - compare files and folders that are stored on both FTP and HTTP servers
• JDBC database driver support - supports JDBC database drivers for database connections to all supported databases.

New in DiffDog 2011

• Diff/merge Microsoft Word documents - compare Word 2003 documents and merge differences
• Simplified directory synchronisation - easily make exact copies of folders, directories and subdirectories.

Licensing

Installed User Licence

Install and use the Altova software of any PC up to the number of licenses purchased. For example, if you purchase a 5 User Installed License, you may install and run the Software on 5 machines and all 5 users can use the software at any given point in time.

Named User Licence

Per each Named User Licence, one individual may install and use the Altova software on up to 5 computers, provided they are the sole user of the software and are not using more than one copy at any one time.

Concurrent User Licence

Install the Altova software on any number of PC's up to 10 times the number of licenses purchased, provided that only the permitted numbers of users use the software at the same time.

For example, if you purchase a 5 User Concurrent License, you may install the Software on up to 50 machines (Permitted Number of Users 5 multiplied by 10 = 50). Although the Software maybe installed on up to 50 machines, only 5 users may use the software at any given point in time.

Editions

Altova DiffDog Professional

• Compare and merge text, XML and directories. Visually highlight differences, edit text and XML documents and check XML well-formedness

Altova DiffDog Enterprise

• Compare databases and database tables
• Merge contents of databases and database tables
• Supports SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Access.

Subscriptions

Purchase of the Altova Support and Maintenance Package (SMP) provides you with a range of benefits including free updates and technical support.

SMP provides:

• Free access to new releases and maintenance updates during your active subscription period (specific to the product (s) you own).
• Priority technical support via a web-based support form. Typical response times are 1-2 business days within Europe.
• Mechanism to report bugs and software faults directly to Altova.

SMP is available as either a yearly purchase, or a 2 year purchase and must be purchased at the same time, or within 30 days, of purchasing an Altova product. SMP can be renewed but must be done so before your existing subscription expires (up to 90 days in advance). It is strongly recommended that you purchase SMP with your product.