Easy way to compare and synchronize SQL Server databases

dbForge Data Compare for SQL Server is a powerful, fast and easy to use SQL comparison tool, capable of using native SQL Server backups as metadata source. With dbForge Data Compare you can tune your SQL database comparison, quickly analyze differences in a well-designed user interface and effortlessly synchronize data via a convenient wizard with additional options.


What can SQL Server DBAs and developers do with such tool?


Oracle DBAs: Compare, Analyze, Synchronize
  • Perform SQL Server database comparison to detect changes
  • Compare SQL Server backups with live databases
  • Analyze data differences between two databases
  • Synchronize two databases that went out of sync
  • Restore data of a particular table from the backup
  • Generate data comparison reports in Excel and HTML formats
  • Copy look-up data from development database to production
  • Automate routine data synchronization tasks with command-line interface

Full functionality is listed under Features section

Why need an SQL server data compare tool?

Oracle Data Compare Tool

Typically, dbForge Data Compare for SQL Server is used in environments that share a database object at multiple databases. The tool is essential when:

  • Databases went out of sync due to network outage or human errors
  • Databases differ in structure and need custom data synchronization
  • You are moving data between environments when developing and don't need replication

What can I do next?

  • Compare the available editions of dbForge Data Compare for SQL Server - Standard and Professional;
  • Order the edition that suits you best;
  • View demos and tutorials or read the history to get acquainted with the data comparison tool.

How will an enterprise benefit from dbForge Data Compare?

Oracle Data Compare Performance
  • Reduce system downtime caused by data replication errors and speed up the recovery
  • Accelerate application development thanks to fast deployment of data changes
  • Build custom data synchronization scenarios at low cost
Benefits of Oracle Data Compare Tool

Why choose our instrument?

  • Outstanding performance when comparing large databases
  • Wide support of SQL Server versions
  • Affordable price and one year of free product updates
  • Excellent user support. We go all the way when solving our users' problems.

SQL Server Management Studio Integration

Data Compare for SQL Server is supplied as a standalone application. However the package includes an add-in for the standard SQL Server administration tool - Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. Integrating Data Compare in SSMS allows you to launch your comparison directly from the Object Explorer context menu as well as from the SSMS main menu.


Launching Data Comparison from Object Explorer

In order to launch a new data comparison, do the following:

  • Open MS SQL Server Management Studio
  • Connect to a database server
  • Choose a source database and right-click on its title
  • Choose the New Data Comparison option from the Object Explorer context menu
Data Compare for SQL Server - Launching Comparison from Object Explorer

Data Compare for SQL Server - Launching Comparison from Object Explorer

  • A new window containing data comparison wizard will be opened. Customize your comparison and click Compare to launch the data comparison tool for sql server.

Launching Comparison from SSMS Main Menu

In order to launch a new data comparison , do the following:

  • Open MS SQL Server Management Studio
  • Connect to a database server
  • Click Tools and choose Devart DbForge Data Comparer v. 3.0
Data Compare for SQL Server - Launching Comparison from Main Menu

Data Compare for SQL Server - Launching Comparison from Main Menu

  • Choose your source and a target database and click Compare

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