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DBMS solutions from DataFlux.
FAQ Index
- What are the products and what do they do?
- How do I order the software?
- What is the pricing structure of the products?
- Is there GSA or Academic Pricing?
- How would an existing SAS customer order the product?
- How is the software licensed?
- What is the status of my order? Can I get a copy of my invoice? What is my serial number?
- What platforms do the dfPower Tools products support?
- What new features were added to DBMS/Copy Version 8?
FAQ Answers
What are the products and what do they do?
- DBMS/Copy allows users to convert files from one format to another; for example convert an Access file into an Excel file.
- DBMS/Compare allows users to investigate which databases and variables exist within a given directory on a system. It also compares these databases, and shows which attributes are shared between them.
How do I order the software?
- Fill out an order form and fax it to 919-447-3100.
- Issue a PO and fax it with an order form to 919-447-3100.
- Order via the secure online order form.
ANY ORDERS UNDER $1,000.00 MUST BE PREPAID
What is the pricing structure of the products?
- Our application is priced per user, per machine.
- See our Price List.
- There are two ways to purchase:
- New license - new users
- Upgrade - If you are a current customer with dfPower Tools (aka DBMS), you may choose this option to upgrade to the current version. Maintenance is not included in this price.
Is there GSA or Academic Pricing?
- We do not currently offer GSA or Academic Pricing.
How would an existing SAS customer order the product?
- Directly through DataFlux. These products cannot be directly ordered through SAS. With SAS 9.1, the functionality contained in DBMS/Engines will be provided through SAS/Access.
How is the software licensed?
- Individual license - single named user
- Department or Project License - the software can be licensed to a single Department within an organization, or licensed for a specific Project. The Department or Project must be named in the purchase order or the order form at the time of purchase.
- Site license - A site is defined as a single office, building or campus. The definition of the 'site' must be defined in physical terms and the definition must accompany the order.
- Resellers - Contact DataFlux.
What is the status of my order? Can I get a copy of my invoice? What is my serial number?
- Please e-mail cs@dataflux.com for more information.
What platforms do the dfPower Tools products support?
- dfPower DBMS/Copy - Windows (98, 2000, XP), Unix (AIX, HP, Linux, Solaris).
- dfPower DBMS/Compare - Windows (98, 2000, XP), Unix (AIX, HP, Linux, Solaris).
What new features were added to DBMS/Copy Version 8?
New Features for v8 include:
- SAS Version 9 support
- Support for MATLAB files
- Support for JMP Version 5
- Enhanced Date and Date/Time support
Still have Questions? Contact becky.prescott@dataflux.com for more information.