SECURITY
Scan SQL Server for Security Holes
NGS Software announced NGSSQuirreL, a security and audit-management tool for SQL Server 2000 and 7.0 that can scan SQL Server for security holes and generate a lockdown script based on the vulnerabilities it finds. NGSSQuirreL determines whether an intruder has changed the BUILTIN\Administrators xstatus to create a backdoor entry into SQL Server. The software also determines whether intruders have created stored procedures in the startup procedure to get continued access. NGSSQuirreL can discover and fully audit custom applications, examining stored procedures and triggers, table and view permissions, and the common and not-so-common misconfigurations that can leave your database open to attack. For pricing, contact NGS Software at ngssquirrel@ngssoftware.com or http://www.nextgenss.com/software/ngssquirrel.html.
Manage User Permissions
Crockett & Associates announced SQL Security Administrator, software that lets you add database users, groups, or roles and set database object permissions. You can view and maintain permissions for multiple databases. The software also lets you view users' permissions, including permissions inherited from the roles they've been assigned to. You can also view specific permissions assigned directly to users. Pricing is $149. The software supports SQL Server 2000, 7.0, and 6.5. Contact Crockett & Associates at 480-802-0141 or http://www.tmgca.com.
WEB DEVELOPER TOOL
Create Web Pages
TheDevShop announced dbQwikSite 2.0, software that lets you create Web pages by using your database data. The software can produce Web catalogs, lists, and online store sites. The program connects to any database, including SQL Server, through ADO or ODBC. The preview feature lets you see how the final generated pages will appear with the data. The Standard version produces static HTML sites. The Pro version adds Active Server Pages (ASP) to let you search, add, edit, and delete data and manage server data remotely. dbQwikSite runs on Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Me, and Windows 9x systems. The Standard version costs $79, and the Pro version costs $129. Contact TheDevShop at sales@thedevshop.com or http://www.dbqwiksite.com.
WIRELESS
Send Data to Wireless Devices
MobileSys announced the MobileSys Network Delivery Channel (NDC), a free download for MobileSys Network customers that lets you add wireless connectivity to solutions you develop using SQL Server 2000 Notification Services. The MobileSys NDC, combined with the MobileSys Network, lets users send notification messages to any wireless device. The MobileSys NDC uses Short Message Service (SMS) protocols to reach mobile users. The MobileSys Network connects enterprises and application service providers (ASPs) with their employees, customers, and partners. For more information, contact MobileSys at 650-623-3700 or http://www.mobilesys.com.
ADMINISTRATOR TOOL
Archive Data
Princeton Softech announced Archive for Servers 5.0, software that helps you implement an archiving strategy so that you can quickly remove complete sets of rarely used data from your production databases. Archived data remains active so that end users can access it whenever they need to. Archive for Servers lets you manage, research, and browse archived data and selectively restore data. To improve database performance, Archive for Servers stores data logically. The software supports SQL Server 2000. Pricing starts at $50,000. Contact Princeton Softech at 609-627-5500, 800-457-7060, or http://www .princetonsoftech.com.