SQL Compare features SSMS add-in

Version 8.5 enables you to set data sources to compare and synchronize from within SQL Server Management Studio.

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Comparing tables with SQL Compare.

SQL Compare is a tool for comparing and synchronizing SQL Server database structures. It is used by over 150,000 database administrators, developers and testers. SQL Compare automates the process of distributing database changes made on a local database to testing, staging or live databases on remote servers. SQL Compare Pro contains a command-line interface and you can compare and synchronize SQL Server database schemas and automate tasks.

The following editions are available:

• SQL Compare
• SQL Compare Pro

SQL Compare Pro is also available as part of SQL Developer Bundle and SQL Toolbelt.

Updates in V8.5

• A free add-in for SQL Server Management Studio that enables you to set data sources to compare and synchronize from within SQL Server Management Studio
• Fast deployment and Fast deployment projects: synchronization with one click (Pro feature)
• Support of handling databases under SQL Source Control (using the add-in)

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