The Very Simple Database Inspector


Feature List

Compare Databases

Compare the structure of two databases, and highlight the difference

Synchronize Databases

Once the differences are identified, you can update the destination database with a click of the mouse

Multiple Database Types

The database inspector supports a variety of database types, all in one package

Easy to Use

The database inspector has been designed with ease of use and transparency in mind. All SQL may be viewed before it is run on the destination database, and you can see the structure of the destination at any time. The database inspector will even alert you if a change is going to cause problems or cannot be run

Sql Editor

Unlike other synchronization software, the database inspector allows you to make changes to your sql on the spot. No more copy/paste to third party editors

Save Frequent Work

Save your common comparisons for quick reference later. The database inspector has been created to make deploying your database changes as painless as possible

Command Line Support

All features of the database inspector may be accessed via the command line, allowing to generate and store script files any on your computer, at any time.

Scripting

Run changes immediately on your destination database, or save to a script file for updating later or archiving.

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The Very Simple Database Inspector is a free database comparison and synchronization tool designed to quickly and easily synchronize structures between two or more databases, including triggers, functions, views, tables, stored procedures, indexes, & primary keys.

Read below for more details of the various features, or click here to download and get started immediately

Synchronize database structures

Multiple Database Support


The Very Simple Database Inspector supports both Sql Server and Microsoft Access so you don't have to buy multiple synchronization packages for your differing development architectures.

Compare database tables, views, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and indexes

Structure Synchronization


The Very Simple Database Inspector will detect differences between your databases and provide SQL to allow one-click synchronization between table definitions, column definitions, primary key information, stored procedures, views, functions, triggers, and indexes

All changes are presented in a filterable list allowing you to isolate particular types of changes. Simply click on an item to synchronize the structure between the two databases

Synchronize Mapping Tables


Chances are your database contains one or more mapping tables - tables which contain hard-coded data which is required to be static across all databases, such as a list of countries. The Very Simple Database Inspector allows you to identify your mapping tables and synchronize their contents between databases.

Helpful warnings and pointers

Helpful Warnings and Suggestions


Where an item is unable to be updated, or the software has detected some type of anomoly, the Very Simple Database Inspector will advise the user in clear easy to read language, and in some cases provide instructions on circumventing or resolving the problem

Built in SQL Editor

Sql Editor


Use the built in Sql Editor to customize your commands to exactly how you want. Unlike other synchronization software, you do not have to copy/paste your sql to a third party editor. All changes you make are updated back to the synchronization tool and can be applied with a simple mouse click

Search database structures

Search Function


The search function allows you to quickly find structures in your database according to a key word or phrase.

An excellent use of this is for finding stored procedures or views which refer to a column name. Alternatively, you may want to find indexes which refer to a particular table

Create rules

Rules Wizard


Not all structures should be synchronized, and the Very Simple Database Inspector recognises this. Use the Rules Wizard to recognise certain structures and perform actions on them, such as ignoring any changes.

The Rules Wizard turns the Very Simple Database Inspector from a blind comparison tool into an intelligent, adaptive tool which will accomodate a large variety of database structures and personal preferences

Integrate with third party software

Third Party Integration


The Very Simple Database Inspector embraces the power of your other software by allowing you to specify command line arguments to run against it. Use key phrases to send either the source or destination sql to any software of your choice (which supports command lines).

Generate a script file containing changes to your database structure

Script Database Changes


Instead of implementing your changes immediately your destination database, you may instead save them to a script file to run at a later date, or to use as an archive.

The Very Simple Database Inspector also allows you to script an entire database structure for backup or restore purposes.

Synchronize database changes directly from the command line

Synchronize Databases from the Command Line


The entire range of Database Inspector features may be accessed directly from the command line, allowing you to schedule periodic updates or backups without the need for an interface.