Embarcadero Rapid SQL XE2 enables developers and DBAs to produce high performing SQL code at lightning speeds. With support for all major database platforms from a single interface, teams can standardize on one powerful heterogeneous SQL IDE tool.

Rapid SQL XE2 includes centralized license management and tool provisioning with Embarcadero's industry leading "zero-install" deployment capability. These advanced features can save significant time when it comes to managing your tool environment.

With Rapid SQL you can:

• Create high-quality SQL code faster
• Develop SQL code for up to seven popular database platforms – from a single interface
• Improve team collaboration and resource sharing, including seamless integration with source control systems
• Accelerate application development cycles with code assist, quick fixes, and debugging and profiling tools
• Produce on-the-fly, platform-specific language conversions
• Extend SQL skills into unfamiliar databases while the entire development team standardizes on one solution

Rapid SQL XE comes complete with support for all major databases including IBM® DB2® for LUW, DB2® for z/OS, Firebird, InterBase, Microsoft® SQL Server, MySQL®, Oracle®, and Sybase®.

New in Rapid SQL XE2/8.0

New in Rapid SQL 8.0 - ISQL Editor enhancements include on-the-fly SQL syntax alerts, semantic validation, and SQL parsing

• Go global with full Unicode and enhanced currency support
• Code complete with dynamic "walk-throughs"
• InterBase and Firebird Support

See More of What's New in 7.7

Object creation, visual query builder and SQL editing - full knowledge of the underlying DBMS system catalog, syntax, and alteration rules – for up to 7 major DBMSes

• Graphical object editors for object creation, drop, and extended alter
• Visual query builder
• Code templates

Collaboration and Project Management - comprehensive set of features to support team code management

• Reverse-engineering
• Version Control
• Source Code Repository

Revision Information:

• Current Version: XE2/8.0
• Prior Version: X2/7.7
• Current Release: June 7, 2011