Quest Software Strengthens Commitment to the SQL Server Community at PASS Conference 2008

Launch of SQLServerPedia, with Community-based Wiki, Offers Real-World Insight Into SQL Server
PASS 2008 Conference

Quest Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: QSFT) continues to affirm its commitment to the SQL Server community with the announcement of a new online resource for SQL Server professionals. Quest will unveil SQLServerPedia™ at the upcoming PASS (Professional Association for SQL Server) 2008 Conference in Seattle November 18 – 21.

SQLServerPedia will offer a wealth of real-world information contributed by everyone, from SQL Server MVPs to everyday users, with content carefully managed by an editorial board of domain experts. A highlight of SQLServerPedia is its community-based, vendor-neutral wiki, where all content is free and trustworthy. Quest also will host a variety of activities at PASS, including a free breakfast seminar featuring an expert panel discussing “Automating DBA Processes for SQL Server 2005/2008.”

“Last year at PASS, we rolled out our private, invitation-only SQL Server Experts Community, which continues to be a huge success. This year, we are going broader and deeper with SQLServerPedia, a resource that provides solutions for everyday SQL Server challenges, and will benefit every member of the SQL Server community,” said Billy Bosworth, vice president and general manager of SQL Server products, Quest Software. “With the disparity of information available – in everything from blogs to magazines to Microsoft’s own resources – personalized, meaningful answers can be difficult to find. The real power of SQLServerPedia is in providing those answers.”

Quest activities at PASS include:
“Team Management Fundamentals,” Nov. 19, 4:30 p.m., booth 414, Exhibit Hall A
Dynamic Management Views (DMV) poster signing by Quest SQL Server expert Kevin Kline, SQL Server Magazine booth, Nov. 19, 6 – 7 p.m., SQL Server Magazine booth
Drawing for 2 Xbox 360s, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., booth 414, Exhibit Hall A
Participation in the Data Platform ISV Village at the PASS Summit, Nov. 19 – 20, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Technical Learning Center
“Wear It and Win” drawing for up to $3,000, Nov. 20, 4:35 p.m., booth 414, Exhibit Hall A
Free breakfast seminar featuring prominent SQL Server experts, Nov. 20, 7 – 8:30 a.m., room 611 – 612
“End to End Troubleshooting for SQL Server 2005, Nov. 21, 4 p.m., booth 414, Exhibit Hall A

In addition, Quest will also host a SQLServerPedia launch party on Nov. 19 at The Tap House Grill from 8 – 10 p.m. Invitations can be picked up at Quest booth 414 during show hours.

Quest SQL Server expert Brent Ozar has been selected as an official PASS blogger and will provide daily updates and opinions directly from the show floor. Visit his blog at www.brentozar.com to stay up-to-date on all the inside scoop happening at the event.

About Quest Software, Inc.

Quest Software, Inc., a leading enterprise systems management vendor, delivers innovative products that help organizations get more performance and productivity from their applications, databases, Windows infrastructure and virtual environments. Through a deep expertise in IT operations and a continued focus on what works best, Quest helps more than 100,000 customers worldwide meet higher expectations for enterprise IT. Quest provides customers with client management as well as server virtualization solutions through its subsidiaries, ScriptLogic and Vizioncore. Quest helps organizations deliver, manage and control complex database environments through award-winning products for Oracle, SQL Server, IBM DB2, Sybase and MySQL. Quest Software can be found in offices around the globe and at www.quest.com.

Quest, Quest Software, the Quest logo, and SQLServerPedia are trademarks or registered trademarks of Quest Software in the United States and certain other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Web Links Referenced in this Release:

Quest Software, Inc: www.quest.com

PASS: http://summit2008.sqlpass.org

SQLServerPedia: http://sqlserverpedia.com

Wiki: www.sqlserverpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page
Contacts

Quest Software, Inc.
Betsy Mendenhall, 614-726-4842
betsy.mendenhall {at} quest(.)com