Product News for SQL Server Pros

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"Cybercriminals keep fine-tuning their SQL injection approach and we're doing the same but for the good guys," said Amir Sadeh, CEO of GreenSQL. Because of the growing concern among IT professionals about cloud security, GreenSQL now offers Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) for SQL Server and MySQL in addition to its existing Windows Azure SQL database support.

Predixion Enterprise Insight Developer Edition Is Now Available for Free

Predixion Software has made its Predixion Enterprise Insight Developer Edition available for free. The solution is a free and fully functional version of the company's predictive analytics solution that supports SQL Server 2012, PowerPivot 2012, and Microsoft Excel 2013.

"We have taken the friction out of "try before you buy' and are getting amazing response to this new program," said Predixion co-founder and CEO Simon Arkell. "We have focused on aligning our predictive analytics solutions with Microsoft's industry-leading BI platform to deliver advanced, easy-to-use predictive analytics solutions that turn business analysts into prediction analysts. We are committed to breaking down the barriers to predictive analytics by reducing the complexity and high cost typically associated with enterprise deployments," Arkell said.

Visit Predixion Software's website to download a free version of Predixion Enterprise Insight Developer Edition or have it delivered through the company's cloud service. Organizations don't need to pay for the service until they opt to use the solution in their production environments. In addition, this solution is available for on-premises and offsite private cloud offerings. Visit SQL Server Pro 's web page dedicated to business intelligence (BI) to learn more about SQL Server 2012, PowerPivot, and Power View.

New Version of Composite Data Virtualization Platform Focuses on Big Data Analytics

GreenSQL's latest version of its security solution for DBAs, GreenSQL Database Security 2.3, now makes it easier to secure databases with the product's configuration enhancements and Amazon cloud compatibility. The solution also provides database security protection against SQL injection attacks and other internal and external threats through database activity monitoring and real-time dynamic data masking.

The latest version of GreenSQL Database Security automatically detects SQL injection attempts. Once an attack is detected, the product also automatically detects the operating environment and database session identifiers such as user, database, source IP, and application. In addition, GreenSQL Database Security 2.3 has increased the number of preconfigured patterns and policies with easier classification of suspicious patterns. "Cybercriminals keep fine-tuning their SQL injection approach and we're doing the same but for the good guys," said Amir Sadeh, CEO of GreenSQL.

Because of the growing concern among IT professionals about cloud security, GreenSQL now offers Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) for SQL Server and MySQL in addition to its existing Windows Azure SQL database support.

Current GreenSQL Database Security users can upgrade to the latest version. In addition, the upgrade ensures that all existing audit logs and configurations are seamlessly kept. Visit GreenSQL's website to learn more about its offering. For more SQL Server Pro articles on SQL injection attacks, see "SQL Injection - Beyond the Basics" and "SQL Server and Anti-Virus."

Idera Releases New Version of Idera Server Backup

Idera has released a new version of its server backup solution, Idera Server Backup 5.0. Today's IT environment poses several different challenges that DBAs must consider when developing their backup and recovery strategy. Not only are cost and complexity factors for implementing a backup solution, but DBAs must also consider implications for complex multiplatform environments and dynamic data that requires more frequent backups. Idera Server Backup 5.0 addresses these challenges by providing an efficient and affordable solution that supports mixed environments.

In addition, Idera Server Backup 5.0 features an easy implementation process compared to other solutions in the market. According to Idera, the solution can be downloaded, configured, and installed in less than 30 minutes. No additional modules or training services are required to get started using Idera Server Backup 5.0.

Idera's Continuous Data Protection feature is integrated into Idera Server Backup 5.0 and leverages block level backup technology that identifies what portions of a hard disk need to be read for an incremental backup. This feature makes it possible for the backup to be performed with minimal load on production servers, and users can back up data as frequently as every 15 minutes.

The solution supports both Windows and Linux environments. In addition, the solution protects servers in virtual environments including VMware, Hyper-V, and Xen. It also provides support for Microsoft Exchange Server, MySQL, and SQL Server. Idera Server Backup is available at $20 per virtual machine backup and $200 per physical server backup. Volume discounts are available. Visit Idera's website to learn more or download a free trial. For more resources on SQL Server backup and recovery, see "SQL Server Essentials for Non-DBAs."