Quest Software's Newest Solution to Join the Toad Family

A recent survey of Quest Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:QSFT) customers revealed that nearly 60 percent of Toad® for Oracle users take advantage of the query and reporting features offered in the tool, and nearly 30 percent of respondents identified themselves as some sort of data analyst. In response to the needs of data analyst customers, Quest today announced the release of the newest member of the Toad family, Toad for Data Analysis. According to a recent report1 by Accenture, "Managers spend up to two hours a day searching for information, and more than 50 percent of the information they obtain has no value to them.” Further, 42 percent of respondents in the Accenture report said that at least once a week they accidentally use the wrong information. Using a workflow oriented approach, Toad for Data Analysis eliminates these types of frustrations by helping professionals find the correct data and create reports that help organizations make effective business decisions based on quantifiable information. Toad for Data Analysis gives professionals access and helps them understand data from multiple RDBMS (relational database management system) sources. Toad for Data Analysis is designed to operate on SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and MySQL. In addition, it also supports ODBC (open database connectivity), enabling access to many other platforms such as Sybase and Teradata. Toad for Data Analysis also automates the process of querying and collecting data, thus reducing errors and eliminating redundant tasks. "Toad for Data Analysis is very user friendly,” said Judy McKay, a consultant and trainer for Skyforest Consulting. "The interface is intuitive and doesn’t require extensive training to use. It also decreases the number of tools needed to access SQL on a variety of platforms. It is a great addition to Toad for Oracle, which, in my opinion, is one of the most valuable tools in a software developer’s tool kit.” Pricing and Availability Toad for Data Analysis is now available as a stand alone product, with North American pricing starting at $870 (USD) per seat. More information on Toad for Data Analysis can be found at www.quest.com/toad-for-data-analysis. About Quest Software, Inc. Quest Software, Inc., Microsoft’s 2007 Global Independent Software Vendor Partner of the Year, 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 50,000 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. 1 www.accenture.com/Global/Services/By_Subject/Information_Mgmt/ default.htm (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) Quest, Quest Software, the Quest logo and Toad are trademarks of Quest Software, Inc. in the U.S.A. and certain other countries. All other trademarks referenced herein are the 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 Toad for Data Analysis and Toad for Oracle. 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 businesses. 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 December 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. Web Links Referenced in this Release: Quest Software, Inc. – www.quest.com Toad® for Oracle – www.quest.com/toad-for-oracle Toad for Data Analysis – www.quest.com/toad-for-data-analysis Querying and collecting data – www.quest.com/toad-for-data-analysis Applications – www.quest.com/application_management Databases – www.quest.com/database_management Windows Infrastructure – www.quest.com/windows_management