Red Gate Tools

Before this year, I have only heard of RedGate but never used it.

Now I have, as a SQL Server DBA, they have one of the best tools available for SQL Server.

I made this comment only after I have played with TOAD, Idera tools, Quest LiteSpeed, a few other tools, and even Microsoft's own IntelliSense. And of course, having done a few usability sessions and surveys with Red Gate, they have one of the best people to work with as well.

You gotta love the British people, coffee or tea? ;-)

In the next few days I will write up on my experiences of the few products I use

• SQL Compare
• SQL Backup Pro
• SQL Prompt
• SQL Refactor
• SQL Response

Not so often used, but included in Toolbelt anyway

• SQL Data Compare
• SQL Data Generator
• SQL Refactor
• SQL Dependency Tracker
• SQL Docs
• SQL Multiscript
• SQL Packager