Toad for DB2:

-	Product Features
-	Release Notes
-	FAQ
-	Beta Program
-	Product Tutorial

Downloads:

-	Download Freeware
-	Download Trial
-	Buy Now

Resources:

-	Toad Yahoo! Group

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toad?

Toad® for IBM DB2 is a tool that improves the productivity of DB2 developers and administrators by providing a powerful, easy-to-use DB2 solution. With Toad, developers and database administrators can use a familiar, proven tool to manage their DB2 LUW Databases and DB2 z/OS Subsystems.

All of this comes with the backing of Quest Software, a healthy and growing corporation that can provide the necessary support, training, and superior customer service demanded by IT organizations worldwide.

What are Toad's client requirements?

What are Toad's server requirements?

What are Toad's user privilege requirements?

What are Toad's Citrix requirements?

What are Toad's LDAP requirements?

What are Toad's Version Control requirements?

One requirement is the Microsoft .NET framework v2.0. How do I know if it is on my system? If it isn't, how do I install it?

Does the Toad for DB2 Freeware version ever expire?

Why use Microsoft .Net?

Does Toad for DB2 support Unicode databases?

Does Toad for DB2 install its own DB2 Client?

.Net Framework
When installing Toad for DB2, if the .Net prerequisite is not met, the installer will direct you to a webpage that gives a link to download the .Net v2.0 framework

Freeware Expiration
The Toad for DB2 Freeware edition never expires. When we release a new version of the freeware, you could choose to upgrade to it.

Microsoft .Net
Microsoft's .Net technology provides the ability to quickly build, deploy, manage and use connected security-enhanced solutions. Leveraging this technology, Quest can rapidly develop scalable applications that are agile enough to meet current and future DB2 developer and DBA needs.

Unicode support
Toad for DB2 supports Unicode DB2 databases.

DB2 Client
Toad for DB2 installs an IBM DB2 client during installation. Toad then uses this client so you do not need an IBM DB2 client installed on the machine before you install Toad for DB2. The IBM DB2 client version installed with Toad for DB2 is DB2 v9.5 fixpack 2. The typical IBM requirements for installing a DB2 v9.5 client are enforced. For example, your machine may not have an IBM DB2 v7 (or less) client installed.