New Features
In Toad for SQL Server 7.1 the following new features were implemented:
Security and Installation Enhancements
For this release of Toad for SQL Server we have provided internal security adjustments. We have revised a list of third party components in use according to their known and potential vulnerabilities. Toad uses only reliable and safe components by third party vendors. See the list of third party components in Toad for SQL Serverthe help file, section About Us | Third Party Components.
Our Toad installers are now based on the Wix Toolset , which improves user experience and performance of the installation process.
In Toad for SQL Server 7.0.x the following new features were implemented:
- Support for Active Directory authentication when connecting to an Azure SQL database. Client configuration is required, see https:// docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sql-database/sql-database-aadauthentication- configure#configure-your-client-computers
- Support for extended properties of Azure SQL databases
- Support for Azure SQL data warehouse
- Support for comparing multiple servers in the Automation feature
See Resolved Issues for more enhancements and resolved issues in this release of Toad for SQL Server.
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Additional information relating to the new features in version 7.1.x can be found in the Toad for SQL Server 7.1.x Release Notes or in the 'New in this release' subtopic in the 'Welcome to Toad' Chapter of the Help. (includes instructions and screenshots)