Toad for SQL Server Freeware:

-	Product Features
-	Release Notes
-	FAQ
-	Beta Program

Downloads:

-	Download Freeware
-	Download Trial
-	Buy Now
-	SQL Optimizer for Visual Studio

Resources:

-	Toad Yahoo! Group
-	SQL Server Pedia
-	Quest SQL Server Pipeline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toad?

Toad™ for SQL Server is a database development and administration solution that provides productivity features/functions for rapidly creating and executing queries, automating database object management, developing SQL code, and instant access to SQL Server expertise.

Developers and administrators have access to a community of users, peers, and experts to help solve development and administration issues and assist in developing applications and feedback for improving Quest's products.

All of this comes with the backing of Quest Software, a healthy and growing corporate entity that can provide the necessary training, support, and superior customer service demanded by IT management

What are Toad's system requirements?

Minimum Hardware Requirements

PC with 300 MHz or higher recommended; 233 MHz minimum
82 MB of disk space for installation
512 MB RAM minimum, 768MB recommended
VGA monitor with a minimum resolution of 800x600, 1024x768 recommended
Mouse pointing device

Minimum Software Requirements

Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP Professional client
Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0
Internet Explorer 5.01 or later
Client connectivity and configuration for each database (pre-requisite for connecting)
SQL-DMO version 8.0 (included if client connectivity is installed)

Supported SQL Server version

2000
2005
SQL Server Debugging - SQL Server 2005, and SQL Server 2000 with sp3

Two of the requirements are the Microsoft .NET framework v2.0 and Microsoft SQL-DMO v8.0. How do I know if they are on my system? If they aren't, how do I install them?

When installing Toad for SQL Server, if these two prerequisites aren't met, the installer will direct you to a webpage that gives links to download them. The installer will not complete until you have met these two requirements.

How do I get started?

The following user privileges are required for installing and running Toad for SQL Server.

Only Power users and Administrators can install Toad.
If a Power user installs Toad, a Restricted user can run the application but will not be able to see the desktop icon or menu options in the Windows Start menu. Restricted users can create a shortcut to the application and place it on their desktop from the install directory.
If an Administrator installs Toad, they can share desktop icons and menu items with any user on the computer.

Please review important installation and upgrade information in the Toad for SQL Server Getting Started Guide available from the Windows Start menu under Program Files | Quest Software | Toad for SQL Server | Documentation.

Does the Toad for SQL Server freeware ever expire?

Your copy of Toad for SQL Server freeware never expires. When we release a new version of the freeware, you could choose to upgrade to it.

Why use 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 needs.

I'm getting this error:

SQL-DMO 8.0 not found: Toad for SQL Server requires Microsoft SQL-DMO 8.0 or higher to be installed on this client machine to function properly. This application will now exit.

What is happening?

The Toad for SQL Server application detects that you do not have SQL-DMO v8.0 installed. Please go here to download SQL-DMO and install.