About DB Optimizer
IDERA DB Optimizer is a highly specialized, top-tier performance tuning tool designed for database administrators (DBAs) and backend developers who manage multi-platform relational databases.
IDERA DB Optimizer is a highly specialized, top-tier performance tuning tool designed for database administrators (DBAs) and backend developers who manage multi-platform relational databases. Its visual query diagramming and automated SQL rewriting engines eliminate the tedious guesswork out of indexing and code performance tuning. While the premium price tag and Windows-only desktop client make it more suitable for mid-to-large enterprises, its ability to profile live production databases without performance drag makes it an invaluable asset for teams looking to maximize query speeds and minimize cloud compute costs.
Pros & Cons
- Validates query performance under simulated high-traffic loads before pushing code live.
- Instantly rewrites poorly written SQL queries, saving manual trial-and-error work.
- Simplifies complex SQL queries into interactive diagrams that are easy to analyze.
- Works seamlessly across SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, and Sybase within a single UI.
- Demands a solid foundation in database administration to understand the diagnostic reports.
- The user interface leans toward a classic developer look rather than a modern web feel.
- The desktop software must be installed on a Windows operating system.
Features
Key features
Tune SQL code on Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, IBM Db2, SAP Sybase ASE, PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift from a single interface.
Automatically suggests solutions and provides context for tuning SQL code.
Shows used, unused, or missing indexes with color-coding and provides recommendations for optimal performance.
Uses graphical visualization of wait-time analysis to pinpoint SQL causing poor database performance.
Verifies the performance of existing and alternative SQL queries in a simulated production environment without risk.
Additional features
Monitors an entire data source within a configurable time span to capture performance data.
Provides insight into how SQL will be executed and the associated performance costs.
Generates all possible cases to find the best alternative to a given SQL statement, including rewrites and join analysis.
Identifies Cartesian joins, implied Cartesian joins, and many-to-many relationships in SQL statements.
Allows sharing of information captured during the profiling process.
Pricing
One-time purchase
- SQL Tuning
- Index Analysis
- Performance Bottleneck Identification
- Load Testing Simulation
Starts at $572.00 per user (workstation). This is a discounted price from $715.00. Volume discounts available. Final price requires a quote.
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About DB Optimizer
IDERA DB Optimizer is a highly specialized, top-tier performance tuning tool designed for database administrators (DBAs) and backend developers who manage multi-platform relational databases.
DB Optimizer Details
DB Optimizer's In-App Market Place
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Yes
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One-time purchase
- SQL Tuning
- Index Analysis
- Performance Bottleneck Identification
- Load Testing Simulation
Starts at $572.00 per user (workstation). This is a discounted price from $715.00. Volume discounts available. Final price requires a quote.
Source: vendor pricing page →Accepted Payment Currencies
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Pros & Cons
- Validates query performance under simulated high-traffic loads before pushing code live.
- Instantly rewrites poorly written SQL queries, saving manual trial-and-error work.
- Simplifies complex SQL queries into interactive diagrams that are easy to analyze.
- Works seamlessly across SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, and Sybase within a single UI.
- Demands a solid foundation in database administration to understand the diagnostic reports.
- The user interface leans toward a classic developer look rather than a modern web feel.
- The desktop software must be installed on a Windows operating system.
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