Portable Data Set Document Software

For SQL Server

Quickly capture and organize query-based snapshots of your SQL Server data into a single, self-contained file called a Portable Data Set Document.

"SQL Sets version 1.5  is an ingenious piece of software....."    -   
"This tool is a god-send, especially when it comes to getting data out [of the database] for the purpose of sharing with the non-technical community..."    -  Antonio Chagoury
CEO | Inspector IT
Microsoft MVP

SQL Sets is an essential tool for Developers, Testers, Systems Analysts, DBAs and Auditors.

SQL Sets allows you to quickly capture and organize snapshots of your SQL Server data into a single, self-contained file called a Portable Data Document. In conjunction with the free SQL Sets Reader, these files allow for easy sharing of and collaboration on relational data with team members and business partners, or simple saving and archiving for other purposes - with no need for a database connection or concerns about export formats.

Some examples of how SQL Sets can help you. What is your Role?

I'm a Developer.
I'm a Tester/QA Analyst.
I'm a Systems Analysts.
I'm a Database Administrator.
I'm an Auditor.


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Compare Data Sets With Ease
Do full compares on two distinct data set documents. Take the results of a query-based set that was run two weeks ago and compare it to the results of the same query run today. Read more about Compare Sets here.

Get Data Faster with Deep Fetch Queries
SQL Sets Deep Fetch Queries allow you to quickly and easily retrieve data for a specific row (or rows) of data and ALL of its children with a few clicks. Read more about these Hierarchical Queries here.

Shed Light on Data With Annotations
Even the most well crafted data can sometimes fall short when it comes to telling the "whole story" or providing proper context. This is why SQL Sets allows for the Annotating of specific data rows in your data documents.

Navigate Data Faster With Bookmarking
Often times when your working with data there are certain rows/records that need to be called out or are significant in some way. SQL Sets allows you to add Bookmarks to your data similar to most popular text editing software.

Facilitate Data Analysis with Grouping, Sorting & Filtering
SQL Sets allows for on-the-fly Grouping, Sorting and Filtering of data in your data documents. Use any one or all three of these features in combination with one another to shape your data in a way that provides meaning to yourself and business partners.

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Recent News and Blog Entries

Even the most well crafted data can sometimes fall short when it comes to telling the whole story or providing proper context.....read on..
Often times when taking a quick look at rows of data it would be nice if there was an easy way to group certain columns to help put it into context and make it easier to digest....read on..
If you run a .NET User Group, enjoy doing presentations, are a Microsoft MVP or otherwise what Seth Godin calls a sneezer...read on..
The August 2009 issue of MSDN Magazine features a review of SQL Sets 1.5....click here to check it out!
Latest release of SQL Sets has been published...
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