1. EM409 SQL Anywhere 8.0 New Feature Overview Dave Neudoerffer VP, Engineering iAnywhere Solutions neudoerf@ianywhere.com Mike Paola Group Product Manager iAnywhere Solutions mpaola@ianywhere.com

2. Agenda Introduction SQL Anywhere 8.0 New Features and Enhancements Adaptive Server Anywhere Administration Tools UltraLite MobiLink iAnywhere Mobile Manager Behavior Changes Upgrade Issues Summary

3. Extending Corporate Information Sybase iAnywhere Solutions Delivery of enterprise information anywhere Synchronize information seamlessly from the enterprise to... workgroups desktops laptops handheld computing devices pagers intelligent appliances … and back again

4. SQL Anywhere 8.0 Recall our general principles... Good performance right out of the box Ease of use Interoperability/open Embeddability Cross platform support Being responsive to our customers

5. Agenda Introduction SQL Anywhere 8.0 New Features and Enhancements Adaptive Server Anywhere Administration Tools UltraLite MobiLink iAnywhere Mobile Manager Behavior Changes Upgrade Issues Summary

6. SQL Anywhere Improved documentation New context-sensitive help in all admin tools Re-organized book set Enhanced online books Improved samples

7. SQL Anywhere 8.0 Adaptive Server Anywhere Major enhancements to query execution engine and optimizer Storage improvements Comprehensive data encryption Improved administration and troubleshooting tools Benefits: Performance, performance, performance! Improved security and usability Stronger base for future enhancements

8. ASA 8.0 Performance Features New query execution model Additional join methods: sort-merge, hybrid-hash, block-nested loop join (in addition to nested loop) More efficient disk-based sorting algorithm New grouping methods: hash, sort, index User-defined function caching More efficient subquery caching  Provides a solid base for future enhancements such as: INTERSECT, EXCEPT set operators RECURSIVE UNION (bill-of-materials) OLAP operators

9. ASA 8.0 Performance Features Enhanced optimizer Chooses amongst suite of physical operators Cost-based index selection Significantly improved predicate analysis Histograms used for selectivity estimation Data distribution evaluated during query processing; histograms are built and maintained automatically Data retained across unload/reload Improved estimates for range predicates, DISTINCT/Group-by cardinality DBHIST utility for viewing histogram data New cost model validated for 8.0 query processing Visual access plan displayer

10. Visual Access Plan Displayer Demo

11. ASA 8.0 Performance Features Dynamic cache sizing on most platforms Windows NT, 2000, XP, 95, 98, ME All Unix platforms Not CE, Netware Improved SMP support - better scalability New cache page replacement algorithm reduced contention New memory manager based on “Hoard” algorithm  reduced contention and fragmentation

12. ASA 8.0 New Features Improved Cursor Support Cleaner semantics (more closely match ANSI and ODBC) True implementation of keyset-driven cursors Take advantage of new query optimization capabilities (eg. pre-fetch) Support for FULL OUTER JOIN

13. ASA 8.0 New Features Store enhancements: New Patricia trie indexes Huge improvements for large key handling Appropriate index automatically chosen Improved file organization Large block I/O, table page bit-maps for improved sequential scan performance Checkpoint log moved to end of file reduces database file fragmentation and improves performance Table or index reorganization on-the-fly REORGANIZE TABLE and INDEX commands

14. ASA 8.0 Performance Features Other Performance Improvements Improved client/server buffer size negotiation Fast database validation Backup with log renaming now allowed with outstanding transactions Communication compression Applicable TechWave Talks AM33: ASA Internals – Performance and Tuning EM407: Sound Application Development with ASA

15. ASA 7.0 vs 8.0 Complex Query Performance

16. ASA – Security Enhancements Strong encryption of database files AES candidate algorithm – Rijndael CREATE DECRYPTED file statement Strong encryption of client/server communication Use Certicom TLS secure TCP/IP stream Server certificate authentication EM406: Mobile Data Security

17. ASA Improvements Java in the database Java 2 support (JDK 1.3) JDBC 2.0 Diagnostic procedure Security manager EM431: SQLJ1 and SQLJ2 – An Overview of the New Standards

18. ASA Improvements Miscellaneous Timezone adjustment CASE statements Viewing current license information SP_REMOTE_TABLES procedure Obtain remote table foreign key information xp_sendmail accepts messages of any length New embedded SQL function to obtain database properties

19. ASA Improvements Administration and Troubleshooting Enhanced DBPING Obtaining fragmentation statistics System procedures Used for tables and indexes Improved debugger log Increased limit on number of stored procedures

20. ASA Improvements Administration Tools Improved performance and load time Procedure profiling Visual access plan displayer Query Editor Editable data in ISQL / Sybase Central XML export using OUTPUT statement Separate server monitoring tool

21. Profiler Demo

22. Agenda Introduction SQL Anywhere 8.0 New Features and Enhancements Adaptive Server Anywhere Administration Tools UltraLite MobiLink iAnywhere Mobile Manager Behavior Changes Upgrade Issues Summary

23. UltraLite Enhancements Runtime matches Vail execution engine Faster, tighter code Security User authentication Database encryption Strong encryption Database obfuscation Secure synchronization additions Java UltraLite Windows CE x86

24. UltraLite Enhancements More Flexible Synchronization Priority synchronization Download-only synchronization option Client-specific data to control synchronization GLOBAL AUTOINCREMENT Database Management Re-use of existing databases Database defragmentation

25. UltraLite Enhancements Development Features CodeWarrior 7 support Improved handling of Palm segments Analyzer hooks in reference database @@identity supported Applicable TechWave Talks AM35: Building UltraLite Applications EM405: Engineering Overview of UltraLite

26. Agenda Introduction SQL Anywhere 8.0 New Features and Enhancements Adaptive Server Anywhere Administration Tools UltraLite MobiLink iAnywhere Mobile Manager Behavior Changes Upgrade Issues Summary

27. MobiLink Enhancements Enhanced Reporting Statistical scripts Easier troubleshooting of synchronization problems Log messages identify the worker thread Verbose logging Detailed error information

28. MobiLink Enhancements Performance Cursorless upload Optional download acknowledgement Buffered download stream Bulk loading of connection and table scripts MobiLink server shutdown enhancements Merged uploads and stored publication and connection information Connection timeout Setting maximum number of processors Option for maximum number of concurrent uploaders

29. MobiLink Enhancements Flexibility Java synchronization scripts Synchronization of portions of data Enhanced client command line functionality Ease of Use Automatic synchronization script generation MobiLink user authentication Example synchronization script generation

30. MobiLink Enhancements Adaptability Support for more RDBMS’s Support for insert and delete conflict Last download timestamp Liveness detection in TCP/IP streams

31. MobiLink Applicable TechWave Talks EM401: Overview of MobiLink Synchronization EM402: Advanced MobiLink Tips and Techniques EM403: MobiLink Design Best Practices EM404: New MobiLink Technology EM419: MobiLink Advanced Scalability and Reliability

32. Agenda Introduction SQL Anywhere 8.0 New Features and Enhancements Adaptive Server Anywhere Administration Tools UltraLite MobiLink iAnywhere Mobile Manager Behavior Changes Upgrade Issues Summary

33. iAnywhere Mobile Manager Features Automated software distribution Centralized task scheduling and task management Automated application installs and upgrades File collection and retrieval Remote command execution with built-in scripting tool and package editor Centralized task scheduling and management E.g. schedule and automate virus protection updates Application self-healing and repair State management Imaging Delta changes

34. iAnywhere Mobile Manager Features Built-in remote control Troubleshoot and establish real-time remote control session with users Asset management Build complete reports of software & hardware inventory Software license metering Hardware and system level (WMI/DMI compliant) Software inventory Software license tracking Customizable inventory, custom fields

35. iAnywhere Mobile Manager Features Heterogeneous devices Windows 95/98/NT/2000 and CE, Palm Cradle & direct connect PDA support Single server, central control across all clients Variable connectivity Auto connection; bandwidth throttling; start & stop transfers Firewall & proxy friendly – HTTP / HTTPS HTTPS / digital certificates protect remote user Relay servers cache downloads for distributed environment Small to large deployments Installs in 10 min -- up and running in ½ day! Manage 2500 users on a single command server Clustering, replication options for unlimited scalability

36. iAnywhere Mobile Manager Value Proposition Reduce Cost in installation / configuration Support calls Down time Increase Speed of deployment Speed of update Uptime Typical savings $1200 per device per year Software distribution, help desk/troubleshooting, inventory, maintenance Highest ROI with more than 200 devices, quick deployment of solution, high software distribution requirements

37. Agenda Introduction SQL Anywhere 8.0 New Features and Enhancements Adaptive Server Anywhere Administration Tools UltraLite MobiLink iAnywhere Mobile Manager Behavior Changes Upgrade Issues Summary

38. SQL Anywhere 8.0 Behavior Changes Adaptive Server Anywhere User-supplied selectivity estimates Row ordering Access plan changes Cursor type changes OPEN CURSOR on insert not supported User-defined functions Number(*) function changes Trigger name scope changes

39. SQL Anywhere 8.0 Behavior Changes ASA deprecated / unsupported features WITH HASH SIZE usage Deprecated collations -e switch replaced with -ec NONE parameter deprecated Netbios port no longer supported EM410: Upgrading Your SQL Anywhere Applications

40. SQL Anywhere 8.0 Behavior Changes UltraLite Palm 2.x no longer supported Analyzer uses external Java VM

41. SQL Anywhere 8.0 Behavior Changes MobiLink User authentication MobiLink ASA client setup MobiLink server shutdown Default setting for liveness detection in TCP/IP Hiding of dbmluser information Default log extension now.mls

42. Agenda Introduction SQL Anywhere 8.0 New Features and Enhancements Adaptive Server Anywhere Administration Tools UltraLite MobiLink iAnywhere Mobile Manager Behavior Changes Upgrade Issues Summary

43. Upgrade Issues Compatibility with existing versions Upgrading ASA Database only Database file format MobiLink Upgrade directories Rebuilding UltraLite applications

44. Agenda Introduction SQL Anywhere 8.0 New Features and Enhancements Adaptive Server Anywhere Administration Tools UltraLite MobiLink iAnywhere Mobile Manager Behavior Changes Upgrade Issues Summary

45. SQL Anywhere Studio 8.0 offers: Performance, performance, performance! Security Improved usability Customer Feedback You played a big role in new feature determination – THANK YOU! Forums for more feedback: Support and Services TechWave / Customer Visits Newsgroups (sybase.public.sqlanywhere.product_futures_discussion)

46. iAnywhere Solutions Highlights Ask the Experts - about Mobile & Wireless Solutions - Mezzanine Level Room 15B Mon./Tues. 11:30 am - 3:30 pm; Wed. 11:30 - 1:30; Thurs. 9 am - 12 noon -Exhibit Hall - Demo Center (truck) exhibit hall hours SIG (Special Interest Group) - Tuesday 5:30pm Mobile & Wireless SDCC, Upper level, Room 11 Keynote - Enabling m-Business Solutions Wednesday 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm iAnywhere Solutions Developer Community - Excellent resource for commonly asked questions, newsgroups, bug fixes, newsletters, event listings - visit www.ianywhere.com/developer

47. EM409 SQL Anywhere 8.0 New Feature Overview Dave Neudoerffer VP, Engineering iAnywhere Solutions neudoerf@ianywhere.com Mike Paola Group Product Manager iAnywhere Solutions mpaola@ianywhere.com