SQL Data Compare is an application designed to help users compare and synchronize databases stored on SQL Servers or within the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). It can also fix problems that occur due to missing or damaged data, by restoring them to a single row.
The most appreciable aspect in this piece of software is the fact that it gives users the possibility to generate copies of database schemas from developers to testers and finally, to production. In other words, SQL Data Compare is able to mend problems caused by any differences that might occur to a specific database schema. Furthermore, in order to give you better control over your information, this utility allows you to create T-SQL script, as well as preserve an accurate history of previous database synchronization.
In order to allow users to personalize their projects, SQL Data Compare comes with numerous settings that you may adjust, and which are grouped under three main fields: “Mapping Behavior”, “Comparison Behavior” and Synchronization Behavior”. In order to apply desired settings to your project, you simply need to access the “Options” menu.
To conclude with, SQL Data Compare proves to be a handy tool, designed to enable comparing database schemas, backups and scripts folders, as well as synchronizations. Because of its user-friendly interface and a great organization of its settings, this utility can be used both by average computer users and well experienced ones.
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