DBA tools

What DBA tools does

DBA tools, operated by Stewart DataTech, Ltd., is a private micro-software firm that develops and distributes dbaTOOLS, a suite of database administration utilities built exclusively for Unisys DMSII (and related EAE) databases running on Unisys ClearPath MCP mainframe environments. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Puyallup, United States, the company has operated continuously for approximately 29 years with a team of 1-10 employees, sustaining a long-tail product line through incremental patches and two parallel supported versions (V62.0 and V63.0).

The dbaTOOLS suite comprises three core products — Analyzer (database analysis with block size calculator), Monitor (real-time monitoring with integer and field overflow protections), and AccessLog (database access activity logging) — coordinated by a Mainframe Control Program (MCP) at versions 20.0/20.1. The products are Windows desktop applications built on Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7+ (4.8 for patches) using Microsoft SQL Server or SQL Server Express 2012+ as the local metadata store, distributed as signed executable installers (dbaTOOLS62.exe, dbaTOOLS63.exe) via direct download from the company website.

The business model is a self-serve, direct-download software licensing model with no publicly disclosed pricing, no marketing channels, and no sales motion; customer acquisition is essentially inbound through the website. Technical support is provided jointly by Stewart DataTech and Unisys Corporation via email, leveraging a strategic co-support partnership with Unisys. The customer base is restricted to organizations operating Unisys DMSII database environments globally — a narrow, legacy-mainframe segment — and no named customer logos, revenue figures, or funding history are disclosed.

Name

DBA tools

Legal name

Stewart DataTech, Ltd.

Website

https://dbatools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DBA tools (Stewart DataTech, Ltd.) develops dbaTOOLS, a niche Windows-based suite (Analyzer, Monitor, AccessLog) for administering and monitoring Unisys DMSII mainframe databases, serving the small global installed base of Unisys MCP operators via direct self-serve download.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Database Administration Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Database Tools & Ecosystem (Replication, Backup/Recovery, HA/DR, Monitoring) (HDAEAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Managed Databases (Relational/NoSQL/In-Memory DBaaS) (HDABAAAE)

Keywords

• Database administration tools
• Unisys DMSII software
• Database monitoring tools
• Legacy database management
• Enterprise database software

Headquarters

HQ city

Puyallup

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: The company distributes software via signed executable files. The exact revenue model is not explicitly stated on the website, but the software appears to be distributed as a licensed product with patch and update releases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

dbaTOOLS is a database administration software suite specifically designed for Unisys DMSII databases. It comprises three integrated components: Analyzer for database analysis and block size calculation, Monitor for real-time database monitoring with overflow protection, and AccessLog for access activity logging. The products are distributed as signed executable installers built on Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7+ and use Microsoft SQL Server or SQL Server Express 2012+ as the backend.

Product overview

DBA tools (Stewart DataTech, Ltd.) offers a unified database administration tool suite called dbaTOOLS, designed specifically for Unisys DMSII databases. The suite consists of three core integrated components: Analyzer (for database analysis and block size calculations), AccessLog (for access activity logging), and Monitor (for database monitoring with overflow protection). The products are available in Version 62.0 and Version 63.0, with both Client and MCP (Mainframe Control Program) software components. All products require Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7+ and Microsoft SQL Server 2012+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Analyzer: Database analysis tool for Unisys DMSII databases
• Monitor
• AccessLog
• MCP

Products and services

• dbaTOOLS Software Suite A comprehensive database administration tool suite for Unisys DMSII databases consisting of Analyzer, AccessLog, and Monitor components. Supports Microsoft SQL Server or SQL Server Express 2012+ as the backend and requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7+. For enterprise IT departments and database administrators running Unisys DMSII database environments.
• Analyzer Database analysis component of the dbaTOOLS suite providing block size calculator and database analysis functionality for Unisys DMSII databases. For database administrators requiring analysis and sizing of DMSII database structures.
• Monitor Database monitoring component of the dbaTOOLS suite providing integer overflow protection and field overflow monitoring for Unisys DMSII databases. For database administrators requiring real-time monitoring of DMSII database health.
• AccessLog Access logging component of the dbaTOOLS suite that tracks and records database access activities for Unisys DMSII databases. For database administrators and auditors requiring access audit trails for DMSII environments.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Unisys CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnisys Corporation provides co-support for dbaTOOLS alongside Stewart DataTech. The products are designed for Unisys DMSII databases and customers can use either Unisys support channels or Stewart DataTech for technical assistance. This partnership is critical as dbaTOOLS products are specifically built for Unisys database environments.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationdbaTOOLS products require Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 or higher (with patches requiring 4.8) and Microsoft SQL Server or SQL Server Express 2012 or greater. These are mandatory dependencies for the software to function.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Idera: Portfolio company offering database administration, monitoring, and backup tools (SQL Diagnostic Manager, SQL Safe, etc.) for SQL Server and other databases. Comparable in delivering DBA-facing tooling, but Idera covers mainstream databases rather than Unisys DMSII.
• Quest Software: Major provider of database management, monitoring, and performance tools for Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and other RDBMS platforms. Comparable as a database tooling vendor serving enterprise DBAs, though at much broader scale and across many platforms rather than Unisys DMSII specifically.
• Devart (dbForge): Vendor of database development, administration, and monitoring tools (dbForge Studio) for SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. Comparable as a third-party DBA tooling suite provider, though targeting mainstream databases.
• Redgate Software: Vendor of database development, monitoring (SQL Monitor), and administration tools primarily for Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL. Comparable as a niche specialist in SQL Server ecosystem tooling, mirroring dbaTOOLS's specialized-database focus.
• SolarWinds: Large IT operations and database performance monitoring vendor (Database Performance Analyzer, SQL Sentry). Comparable as a database monitoring tool provider, though SolarWinds serves mainstream RDBMS rather than legacy mainframe environments.

Emerging players

• Navicat: Database administration and development tool supporting multiple RDBMS platforms. Comparable as a multi-platform DBA tool vendor with similar small-team, self-serve software distribution profile.
• Datavail: Database managed services and consulting firm specializing in Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL administration. Comparable as a specialist supporting enterprise database operations, though delivering services rather than licensed software.
• ApexSQL (Quest): Provider of SQL Server tools for development, monitoring, and recovery, now part of Quest Software. Comparable as a niche SQL Server tooling vendor with a similar suite-based product approach.
• SentryOne (SolarWinds): SQL Server monitoring and performance tuning tool, acquired by SolarWinds. Comparable as a database monitoring specialist with versioned product cadence analogous to dbaTOOLS's Analyzer/Monitor products.

Others

• Bluewolf (IBM Consulting): IBM-owned consultancy with legacy mainframe and Unisys-adjacent practice. Comparable as an ecosystem participant serving the same enterprise mainframe customers, though delivering services rather than licensed DBA tooling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stewart-datatech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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