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Quest Software Integrates PerformaSure With Sun Java Enterprise System

Posted on: Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 06:00 CDT

PerformaSure and Java System Application Server Integration Enhances Performance and Availability of J2EE Applications

Quest Software (Nasdaq:QSFT), a leading provider of application, database and Windows management solutions, today announced that Quest PerformaSure(R) was successfully tested by Sun Microsystems on the Sun Java(TM) System Application Server platform, a key component of the Java Enterprise System. Quest's PerformaSure, an application-centric diagnostics tool, can now monitor clustered, multi-tier Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE(TM)) applications that are deployed on Sun's Java Application Server. The integration between the two products improves user response times and provides on-demand diagnostics, ensuring service level agreements are met.

"PerformaSure has proven to be an excellent diagnostics solution that simplifies the process of performance optimization for J2EE applications on the Sun Java System application server," said Bill Curci, group leader in the Market and Industry Development at Sun Microsystems. "Sun's validation program is designed to accelerate adoption of partners' solutions by helping to ensure mutual customers that these solutions integrate with the Java Enterprise System."

"Java is a strategic initiative for Quest Software and we are proud to be acknowledged as a vendor that meets the Sun-defined criteria for Java System Application Server Monitoring and Application Transaction Monitoring and Analysis," said John Newsom, vice president, Application Management Solutions, Quest Software. "Sun customers may now select Quest PerformaSure with confidence that the combination of Sun's Java Enterprise System and Quest's PerformaSure helps to enhance the performance and availability of customers' critical J2EE applications."

Quest PerformaSure is a low-overhead performance diagnostic tool for multi-tiered J2EE applications that helps companies quickly identify and resolve performance issues. Featuring diagnostics tools and enhanced platform support, PerformaSure enables application support teams, developers, database administrators and quality assurance staff to measure, analyze and maximize J2EE performance from an end-user transaction perspective.

Quest PerformaSure is part of the Quest Application Performance Management (APM) Suite for the J2EE platform, a comprehensive solution that delivers end-to-end business views and integrated, domain-centric tools for managing J2EE performance throughout the application lifecycle.

Additional information on monitoring application performance in the Sun Java System Application Server with PerformaSure can be found at: http://developers.sun.com/prodtech/appserver/reference/techart/ performasure.html.

About Quest Application Management Solutions

Quest Software offers proven application management products for organizations to manage end-user response time, meet service level agreements, and enable collaborative problem solving of performance issues before they impact the end user. Quest's application management products link end-to-end service level agreements to performance information across every tier of the application stack, providing critical measurement and visibility into core business applications. Quest application management products provide a complete set of integrated tools for every domain expert to quickly detect, diagnose and resolve performance and availability issues before they impact the end user. Quest application management products help organizations manage critical applications including Siebel, PeopleSoft, Oracle E-Business Suite and SAP; databases such as Oracle, DB2, Sybase and SQL Server; and Web/J2EE applications on IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic and Oracle.

About Quest Software Inc.

Quest Software Inc. provides software to simplify IT management for 18,000 customers worldwide, including 75 percent of the Fortune 500. Quest products for application, database and Windows management help customers develop, deploy, manage and maintain the IT enterprise without expensive downtime or business interruption. With headquarters in Irvine, Quest Software can be found in offices around the globe and at www.quest.com.

Note to Editors: Quest, Quest Software and PerformaSure are registered trademarks of Quest Software Inc. The Quest Software logo and all other Quest Software product or service names and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of Quest Software Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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