Altova DiffDog 2010 R3

New Features

New in DatabaseSpy 2010 R3

Insert and retrieve files from binary fields

It's now possible to load binary data into a table from a file or save binary data from the database to an external file.

New in DiffDog 2010 R2

Released February 16th, the 2010 R2 release focuses on enhanced performance and numerous miscellaneous updates:

64-bit support

• Now you can use Altova DiffDog natively on 64-bit systems for improved performance when working with the largest files

Miscellaneous updates

• Integration with Windows Explorer

New in DiffDog 2010

Released at the end of October 2009, the 2010 release is a major upgrade:

Compare and Merge XML Schemas (Enterprise edition)

Compare two XML schemas, map old elements to new elements and then produce an XLST to transform your existing XML documents to make sure they conform with the new schema. Alternatively link in with MapForce for futher mapping refinements.

Visual database schema comparison (Enterprise edition)

Compare two database schemes - even across multiple database platforms and generate the SQL required to merge one database schema with the other to ensure they are the same.

XML Formatting (Enterprise/ Professional editions)

Format external XML files to make it easier to compare multiple XML files.

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.