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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background
Most SQL Server development is done using SQL Server Enterprise Manager
or Query Analyzer. The former provides a nice, hierarchical view of the entire server
and its attendant database objects, but has many limitations. Before working in a
Query Analyzer, we should to join to the server because all data which related with database
that will be made stored all in a server. Many way to read, maintain data, and other in a server
includes Toad for SQL Server.

Quest Software Inc.'s TOAD for SQL Server was written to address many of
these problems and solve a few others for good measure. TOAD is a development
environment for SQL Server that also works as an object explorer, dependency
checker and object manager.

The free version of TOAD is fully functional, but it expires after 90 days and
must be reinstalled. The commercial version includes advanced features such as
tuning and modeling functions, a powerful stored procedure debugger and more. This
is one of the choices or tool alternative to perform database management system in
every environment.

1.2 Problem Formulation

From these explanations we can get the simple formulation to solve the
problem inside the network file system bellow:
1. What is the history of Toad and Query analyzer?
2. What are the features of Toad and Query analyzer?
3. What are considerations for each program that are degree implementation, tool
options, and interface?

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1.3 Purpose
The purposes of creating this article are:
1. To know what is the history of Toad and Query analyzer
2. To know the features of each tools program those are Toad and Query analyzer
3. To know consideration for each tools program

1.4 Benefit
1. Give tool alternative to user not only query analyzer for maintaining database
2. Gives and Increases SQL developer of database productivity and maintenance
3. Give information about Toad and Query Analyzer in SQL Server 2000 also
each benefit inside

1.5 Problem Boundaries

We should give limitations in the explanation to minimize time effectiveness
in order to time and our ability is limited. And we call it problem boundaries, here
we just explain about:
1. Short historical about Toad for SQL Sever and Query Analyzer in SQL Server
2000
2. We do not explain the other version and specification in Toad products.
3. Explaining features and benefit in each tools
4. The considerations between Toad for SQL Server and Query Analyzer in
which implementations to maintain database

1.6 Writing Systematic

This is the complete writing systematic:
 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter explains about background, problem formulation, purpose
benefit, problem boundaries and writing systematic in creating ISAS.

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 CHAPTER 2
CONTENT
We explain about the history of Query Analyzer and Toad for SQL Server,
benefits of each tools program, and the features that are facilitated in every
program.
 CHAPTER 3
ANALISYS
We will explain about some considerations inside the programs, which are
about features, tool option, and interface of every program.
 CHAPTER 4
CLOSING
We explain conclusion and suggestion about these explanations above.
This chapter explains about conclusion and suggestion.

 BIBLIOGRAPHY

1.7 Time Schedule

Time Schedule of Making ISAS

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CHAPTER 2
CONTENT

2.1 The History of Toad for SQL Server

Toad for SQL Server is a database development and administration tool that
increases user productivity and ensures optimal code quality for the SQL Server
environment. Toad for SQL Server also is an application development tool built
around a single integrated SQL, T-SQL, and Procedure Editor. Using Toad,
developers can build and test T-SQL code and can use the Browser to quickly access,
create and edit database objects. Toad lets you view tables, indexes, stored procedures
and more - all through a multi-tabbed browser.

One of the most frequent requests from Toad for Oracle customers is to extend
Toad to cover additional database technologies. Toad for SQL Server, Toad for DB2,
and Toad for MySQL are several new versions of Toad, which address this need in
the Database Technology market.

Quest’s Database Development Best Practices for SQL Server delivers a

repeatable and measurable process that even novices can use to manage the database
development process, ensuring that optimal code is deployed to production.

With Toad SQL Server users can reduce the bugs in their applications, build
the highest quality code faster, and maximize application performance – all while
integrating with current version control software for collaboration. The result is
reduced time to market.

More than one million database professionals have chosen Toad® as their
integrated environment for development and administration. From its simple
navigation and smooth workflow, to its advanced T-SQL debugging, optimization and
administration capabilities, Toad for SQL Server is ideal for SQL Server users of all
skill sets and experience levels

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2.2 The History of Query Analyzer

The most common operation in SQL databases is the query, which is

performed with the declarative SELECT keyword. SELECT retrieves data from a
specified table, or multiple related tables, in a database. While often grouped with
Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements, the standard SELECT query is
considered separate from SQL DML, as it has no persistent effects on the data stored
in a database. SQL Query Analyzer is a graphical user interface for designing and
testing Transact-SQL statements, batches, and scripts interactively. SQL Query
Analyzer can be called from SQL Server Enterprise Manager.

SQL Query Analyzer offers:

a. A Free-form text editor for keying in Transact-SQL statements.
b. Color-coding of Transact-SQL syntax to improve the readability of complex
statements.
c. Object browser and object search tools for easily finding the objects in a
database and the structure of the objects.
d. Templates that can be used to speed development of the Transact-SQL
statements for creating SQL Server objects. Templates are files that include
the basic structure of the Transact-SQL statements needed to create objects in
a database.
e. An interactive debugger for analyzing stored procedures.
f. Results presented in either a grid or a free-form text window.
g. Graphical diagram of the show plan information showing the logical steps
built into the execution plan of a Transact-SQL statement.

This allows programmers to determine what specific part of a poorly

performing query is using a lot of resources. Programmers can then explore changing
the query in ways that minimize the resource usage while still returning the correct
data. Index Tuning Wizard to analyze a Transact-SQL statement and the tables it
references, to see if adding additional indexes will improve the performance of the
query.

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SQL queries allow the user to specify a description of the desired result set,
but it is left to the devices of the database management system (DBMS) to plan,
optimize, and perform the physical operations necessary to produce that result set in
as efficient a manner as possible. An SQL query includes a list of columns to be
included in the final result immediately following the SELECT keyword. SELECT is
the most complex statement in SQL, with several optional keywords and clauses,
including:
1. The FROM clause which indicates the source table or tables from which the
data is to be retrieved. The FROM clause can include optional JOIN clauses to
join related tables to one another based on user-specified criteria.
2. The WHERE clause includes a comparison predicate, which is used to restrict
the number of rows returned by the query. The WHERE clause is applied
before the GROUP BY clause. The WHERE clause eliminates all rows from
the result set where the comparison predicate does not evaluate to True.
3. The GROUP BY clause is used to combine, or group, rows with related values
into elements of a smaller set of rows. GROUP BY is often used in
conjunction with SQL aggregate functions or to eliminate duplicate rows from
a result set.
4. The HAVING clause includes a comparison predicate used to eliminate rows
after the GROUP BY clause is applied to the result set. Because it acts on the
results of the GROUP BY clause, aggregate functions can be used in the
HAVING clause predicate.
5. The ORDER BY clause is used to identify which columns are used to sort the
resulting data, and in which order they should be sorted (options are ascending
or descending). The order of rows returned by an SQL query is never
guaranteed unless an ORDER BY clause is specified.
The following is an example of a SELECT query that returns a list of
expensive books. The query retrieves all rows from the books table in which the price
column contains a value greater than 100.00. The result is sorted in ascending order
by title. The asterisk (*) in the select list indicates that all columns of the books table
should be included in the result set.

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2.3 Features inside Tools Program

2.3.1 Features of Toad for SQL Server

2.3.1.1 General

Performance Improvements. We are excited to announce major

memory improvements for queries that return large result sets in the Editor
Result sets and the Database Browser Data tab. The memory only increases by
a couple of megabytes initially regardless of the size of the result set.
Subsequent scrolling of the result set only reads into memory what is needed
to display.

Default window to open when connecting-A separate window no longer

prompts you to associate a default window to open when initially connecting
to Toad. You now specify the default window to open in the Configuration
wizard.

2.3.1.2 Query Development

1. Editor:

A. View scripts in a full size window.

Use docking controls to auto-hide or group the Editor panel, Code
Navigator, and result sets. To display the Editor and Results panels in a
separate, full size window, drag-and-drop the Results tab into the Editor
window. Press F6 to switch between the two panels.

B. Error line highlighting.

The ability to highlight the line in the Editor that caused an execution
error. To do this, double-click the error message in the Script Output tab.

C. Change case and add comments.

You can now change the case of text or comment or uncomment a line
by selecting Editor Advanced or from the Editor's right-click menu.

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2. Query Builder:

A. From clause sub query support.

You can now add a sub query to a From Clause using the Query
Builder toolbar or the right-click menu. A Queries panel displays on the left
side of the window with the From Clause sub query. You can add tables and
views and create joins the same way you normally use the Query Builder.

After creating the sub query, click the parent query in the Queries
panel to return to the original query. A From Clause Sub query table now
displays in the Diagram panel with all the columns in the sub query. Use this
new table as you would any other database object.

B. Date ranges.

Date Range tags are also useful when executing SQL statements from
Automation. You no longer have to edit regularly executed queries to change a
date range when you need to retrieve data every month for the previous month.

2.3.1.3 Database Administration

A. Generate SQL drop script.

You can now select Drop Script from the Generate SQL right-click
menu in the Database Browser or Object Palette.

B. Generate SQL retains Formatter settings.

When using the right-click menu to generate SQL in the Database
Browser or Object Palette, the settings specified in the Formatter Options
pages are now retained.

C. Log Reader.
Log Reader server components are now supported on x64 servers and
Windows Vista.

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Data Compare. Provides the ability to:
1. Compare tables and views that have different owners, different names,
or different column names.
2. Compare tables that do not have primary keys.
3. Compare specific columns of a table.
4. Change Data Compare project parameters through the Change Data
wizard.
5. Connections listed in Data Compare are better integrated with
environment in that it now displays connections based on the
connections in the Connection Manager.

2.3.1.4 Data Management

A. Grid Customization.
You can now customize the grid style when a skin is applied to Toad.
You can modify this setting in the Configuration wizard (Tools | Configuration
Wizard) or in Interface Options (Tools | Options | Environment | Interface).
B. Read-only data.
You can now set an option to make all data grids read-only by default.
C. Search data.
Ability to search data grids for word or phrase matches by pressing
CTRL+F. Clicking Mark All in the Find window highlights all cells in the grid
that match the find criteria.

2.3.2 Features of Query Analyzer

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SQL Query Analyzer is a graphical tool that allows you to:

a. Create queries and other SQL scripts and execute them against SQL Server
databases. (Query window)
b. Quickly create commonly used database objects from predefined scripts.
(Templates)
c. Quickly copy existing database objects. (Object Browser scripting feature)
d. Execute stored procedures without knowing the parameters. (Object Browser
procedure execution feature)
e. Debug stored procedures. (T-SQL Debugger)

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f. Debug query performance problems. (Show Execution Plan, Show Server
Trace, Show Client Statistics, Index Tuning Wizard)
g. Locate objects within databases (object search feature), or view and work with
objects. (Object Browser)
h. Quickly insert, update, or delete rows in a table. (Open Table window)
i. Create keyboard shortcuts for frequently used queries. (custom query shortcuts
feature)
j. Add frequently used commands to the Tools menu. (customized Tools menu
feature)
You can run SQL Query Analyzer directly from the Start menu, or you run it from
inside SQL Server Enterprise Manager. You can also run SQL Query Analyzer from
the command prompt by executing the “isqlw” utility.

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CHAPTER III
ANALYSIS

3.1 Benefit of Toad for SQL Server

a. Reduces the amount of bugs and enables IT professionals to shared settings,
project files and queries
b. Enables users to get up to speed quickly, build code faster and improve coding
quality
c. Reduces the amount of performance bottlenecks
d. Ensures that the SQL Server environment is maintained and administered
effectively
e. Brings applications to market quicker by ensuring that the code written is of
the highest quality and scaled for production.
f. Reduces overall IT costs
g. Keeps end-users happy
h. Offers a Best Practices Workflow that can be measured

For Developers Toad for SQL Server have many benefits, such as:
a. Build high-quality code quickly and efficiently
b. Integrate with Version Control
c. Format scripts and SQL statements
d. Access SQL Server Expertise
e. Optimize queries
f. Validate and test application code for performance and scalability
g. Compare and synchronize data, schemas and servers
h. Compare scripts and database objects
i. Visualize tables, dependencies and database relationships
j. Build and share project files
k. Create/Edit/View/Alter objects and data

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3.2 Benefit of Query Analyzer
a. This component enables programmers to develop and test Transact-SQL
statements interactively.
b. It includes aids such as a graphical display of the execution plan and
performance statistics of a Transact-SQL statement.
c. It color-codes the different syntax elements to increase the readability of
Transact-SQL statements, and includes an integrated Transact-SQL debugger.
d. It also has an Object Browser that determines the attributes of the tables,
views, stored procedures, and other objects in a database, and supports
templates used to speed the building of complex statements.

3.3 The Consideration between Toad for SQL Server and Query Analyzer

3.3.1 The Interfaces

Commonly the interfaces in the Toad for SQL Server are more attractive than
Query Analyzer. Toad for SQL Server gives more reliable pictures to the user,
moreover in the version 3.2.0.325 let’s we go to look up the differences.

1. Query Analyzer

3.1 Query Analyzer essential tool options.

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3.2 Query Analyzer working area.

2. Toad for SQL Server

Here we can look the first interface of Toad for SQL Server, it was little bit
interesting than Query Analyzer. As same as the other programs Toad for SQL Server
has a special criterion which helps the user to operate program called Toad Studio
Online. The user can share and organize the database via online connection while can
ask to the software developer about function and many others inside the program.

Picture 3.1 Toad’s start up program in windows

Picture 3.3 Toad for SQL Server when it is starting up

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Picture 3.4 Toad for SQL Server Interfaces

Picture 3.3 Toad for SQL Server Working Area

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3.3.2 The Tools Option
Generally the options in Toad are more complex than Query Analyzer, but the
tool options in Toad for SQL Server is commonly used with us. Exactly the basic
function are same, it just the addition from developer of software to make easy
maintain in complex database.

Picture 3.4 Toads for SQL Server and Query Analyzer Tools Option

No. Tools in Toad for Tools in Query Analyzer

SQL Server
1. Editor Object Browser
2. Database Browser Object Search
3. Query Builder Manages Indexes
4. Web Browser Manage Statistic
5. Object Search Options
6. External Tools Customize
7. Configuration Wizard
8. SQL Trace
9. Customize
10. Options

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CHAPTER IV
CLOSING

4.1 Conclusion
After simple explanations above we can conclude that:

1. Generally the program which are Toad for SQL Server and Query
Analyzer made for helping the user that are programmer, DBA,
Analyst, or an organization to create, maintain, compare, update and
many more about complex database.
2. SQL Query Analyzer is an interactive, graphical tool that enables a
database administrator or developer to write queries, execute multiple
queries simultaneously, view results, analyze the query plan, and
receive assistance to improve the query performance.

3. Toad for SQL Server is a database development and administration

tool that increases user productivity and ensures optimal code quality
for the SQL Server environment. Toad for SQL Server also is an
application development tool built around a single integrated SQL, T-
SQL, and Procedure Editor
4. From these tools we can conclude that in Toad have features more than
Query Analyzer have and in operating or maintaining Query analyzer
is better than Toad because Toad is not commonly used.

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4.2 Suggestion
Here the suggestion that commonly need to the next arrangement to make
better which are in reporting, writing, arranging they are:

1. We suggest that the explanations of steps to start these programs,

creating query, executing database must be cleared to give good
understanding to the user globally.
2. We suggest that for the beginner which interests in DBMS to use
Query Analyzer because the command is still easy. Eventually, for the
expert person you should to try Toad because there so many new
feature to make the task more easy.
3. The real implementation for each program is needed to be exposed to
the public moreover to the beginner who interests in Database
Management System.
4. Giving the explanations about the way to solve the conflict or error
problems appears in the phase of making database.

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