# ISOmDB - Database & Application Snapshots

> Vendor independent database and application snapshot utilities for enterprise operations, monitoring, and compliance.

## Primary Documentation

- [Home](https://www.isomdb.com) - Overview of ISOmDB PRO and ISOmDB LIMS PRO.

- [Pricing](https://www.isomdb.com/pricing) - License tiers and special offers.

- [FAQ](https://www.isomdb.com/faq) - Common questions about compatibility, cost, and usage.

- [User Guide](https://www.isomdb.com/user-guide) - Step-by-step setup and operational instructions.

## Key Concepts

### ISOmDB PRO

- Focuses on **Database Schema Snapshots** and **Automatic Database Monitoring** 

- Captures details of Tables, Views, Indexes, and Columns.

- Designed for comparing data structures across different database types (e.g., Oracle vs. PostgreSQL).

-**Platform Independent** works across Oracle, MS SQL Server, Postgres

### ISOmDB LIMS PRO

- Includes all PRO features plus **Master Data and Source Code snapshots**.

- Specifically optimized for Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), like LabWare, Sample Manager, StarLIMS.

- Captures hundreds of tables and thousands of source code routines.

### Use Cases

 -**Database Management System**

 -**Master Data Management**

 -**Database Management**

 -**Database Schema**

 -**Database Migration**

 -**Database Monitoring** automatic, remote schema and code change alerts round-the-clock

 -**Database Monitoring Tools**

 -**Database Schema Migration Tools**

 -**Database Schema Management**

 -**Database Schema Monitor**

- **Environment Parity:** Ensuring Dev, Staging, and Production databases are in sync.

- **Release Management:** Verifying changes after a deployment.

- **Compliance:** Creating immutable, timestamped records for GxP and ISO audits.

- **Monitoring:** 24/7 scanning for unscheduled schema or code changes with email alerts.

## Pricing

 -**Free** Monitoring and alerts for up to 2 databases simultaneously (no sign up or credit card required).

 -**Paid** starting from $20 per month for 4 concurrent activations.

## Technical Specifications

- **Format:** Vendor-independent snapshot files (typically 20-40 MB).

- **Platforms:** Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MS Access.

- **Deployment:** Standalone executable, no server-side installation required.

- **Configuration:** Managed via `isomdb_config.ini`.

-**Set Up** easy to install and set up

## Setup & Operation

1. Place the executable and `isomdb_config.ini` in a local folder.

2. Define database connections and license key in the `.ini` file.

3. Run the application and click "Create Snapshot".

4. Compare snapshots using third-party open-source comparison tools.

## Support & Legal

- [Terms of Service](https://www.isomdb.com/terms-of-service)

- [Refund Policy](https://www.isomdb.com/refund-policy)

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.isomdb.com/privacy-policy)

- Contact: sales@isomdb.com