Quest Software Releases Comparison Suite 1.0 for SQL Server; Advanced Comparison and Synchronization Further Extends Quest's Database Management Capabilities for SQL Server

Business Wire, June 12, 2006

BOSTON -- SQL Server database administrators are faced with specific challenges, including verifying database replication processes, version control, troubleshooting and server setting migrations. In order to help DBAs with these tedious and time-consuming tasks, Quest Software Inc. (Nasdaq:QSFT) today announced the release of Quest Comparison Suite. The suite comprises three new tools that further extend the breadth and depth of Quest Software's award-winning SQL Server product line. This new suite of tools allows DBAs to compare and synchronize the schema, data and server settings of two SQL Server environments. Today Quest also announced other new additions to its comprehensive support for the Microsoft platform including new versions of its products for Active Directory (see related releases).

Quest Comparison Suite for SQL Server includes:

--Quest SchemaCompare - Identifies, scripts and synchronizes schema differences between two database structures.

--Quest ServerCompare - Identifies, scripts and deploys server settings, such as configurations, DTS packages and logins, between two environments.

--Quest DataCompare - Identifies, scripts and inserts data to synchronize the contents of two databases.

"The addition of Quest Comparison Suite to our robust SQL Server product line further solidifies Quest's commitment to the SQL Server market," said Kevin Kline, technical strategist for Quest Software and Microsoft SQL Server MVP. "Along with award-winning products such as LiteSpeed, Spotlight, Toad and Capacity Manager, Quest Comparison Suite simplifies the manual, time-intensive tasks associated with SQL Server management."

Pricing and Availability:

Quest Comparison Suite for SQL Server is scheduled to be available this week, with North American pricing starting at $199 (USD) per component as described above. All three components can be licensed for $399 per server. For more information please visit: http://www.quest.com/sql_server.> About Quest Software Inc.

Quest Software Inc. delivers innovative products that help organizations get more performance and productivity from their applications, databases and Windows infrastructure. Through a deep expertise in IT operations and a continued focus on what works best, Quest helps more than 18,000 customers worldwide meet higher expectations for enterprise IT. Quest Software 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 and Quest Software are registered trademarks and Toad is a trademark of Quest Software Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release may include predictions, estimates and other information that might be considered forward-looking statements, including statements concerning the availability and market acceptance of the Quest Comparison Suite for SQL Server. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ from those anticipated as a result of various factors, including: the impact of adverse changes in general economic conditions on our relationships with customers, strategic partners and vendors; reductions or delays in information technology spending; variations in demand or the size and timing of customer orders; competitive conditions in our various product areas; rapid technological change; risks associated with the development and market acceptance of new products and product strategies; disruptions caused by acquisitions of companies and/or technologies; fluctuating currency exchange rates and risks associated with international operations; the need to attract and retain qualified employees; and other risks inherent in software. For a discussion of these and other related risks, please refer to our recent SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2005. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof.