Sybase Inc launched version 5.0 of Sybase SQL Anywhere, the former Watcom SQL database engine it picked up with the acquisition of Powersoft Corp. The new release includes Transact-SQL, for executing stored procedures on SQL Anywhere and SQL Server; Replication Server, providing replication between SQL Anywhere and SQL Server; Open Client interoperability for writing applications that can run on both SQL Anywhere and SQL Server; SQL Remote for replication capabilities, and a new graphical user interface-based administration tool. Version 5.0 runs on most personal computer systems, and costs from $300. Additionally, Sybase has formed a Workplace Database Division to focus on the market for personal computer database servers. The unit will include sales models and channel-server focus and support programmes from the Powersoft division. The division’s product family will initially include SQL Anywhere database delivery systems and SQL Server 11 for Windows NT. Former Watcom vice-president of sales and marketing Dave Boswell will serve as new vice-president and general manager of the division. Meantime Sybase has also unveiled several new products for System 11. First, it general availability of the Replication Server for System 11. Enhancements include a new Graphical User Interface with dialogue boxes, event replication and parallelisation of data streams, automated warm stand-by configuration, and text and image replication. Upgrades are free, and pricing for new units ranges from $2,700 to $100,400 per server, depending on the number of users participating as a data source or target subscriber for replication. Sybase also is offering SQL Server Monitor, which enables collection of historical performance information; tracking of SQL Server systems; use of a monitor Client Library applications programming interface to integrate performance statistics with other applications; and other administrative tasks. Sybase also launched SQL Server Manager, an SQL server Windows-based management tool to administer local and remote servers. Both will be available later this month. SQL Server Monitor will support SQL Server 11, 10, and in the first quarter of 1996, 4.9. It supports all Server 11 systems, including Digital Unix, HP-UX, AIX, Solaris, and Windows NT. It costs $2,500 per server, with unlimited access. SQL Server Manager supports Windows versions, and manages SQL Server 10 and 11. It costs $1,500 per managed server.
