dbFront is a RAD (Rapid Application Development) tool specifically designed for DBAs and Analysts. dbFront requires no code, is simple to administer, and straightforward for users. dbFront rapidly creates dynamic and highly functional web applications directly from your existing SQL database structure and data. dbFront monitors your database and uses best practices and responsive design principles to continually present the best possible client interface.
DBAs and other administrators can customize and augment the layout, add additional security and incorporate advanced functionality using stored procedures, visibility expressions, custom dialogues, built-in reporting and much more. With dbFront, you can quickly deliver a client application for your existing database that is immediately useful. We now use dbFront as the primary tool to support our clients.
Support for everything from a small smartphone to a 4K monitor and beyond. dbFront draws its screens dynamically using responsive design principles to accommodate a wide variety of screen sizes and shapes. This allows you to use dbFront on a touch screen tablet, a smartphone or a desktop without any extra effort.
dbFront includes deep support for three of the most popular database servers with more to come.
Designed to use jQuery UI which comes built-in with a range of themes. In addition you can easily modify the existing themes using the jQuery ThemeRoller. If those two options are not enough then you can find other great themes created by third-parties.
dbFront supports all major web browsers including current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and IE versions 10 and 11. As the web standards evolve we are committed to ensuring that dbFront stays current so that you don't have to deal with the issues.
dbFront includes a simple but effective Template Based reporting system. The Templates are based on HTML, CSS and Javascript. Using these templates, users and administrators can very quickly create basic reports such as product listings or invoices.
Every install of dbFront includes multiple levels of baked in security. Split installs with DMZ support to protect the application server. Windows and Database Authentication to control user access. User Profiles to further limit database access. Vetted web requests and Parameterized SQL to block hacking attempts. Field Constraints to protect data integrity. Row Level Security to protect individual records. Table and Database Security to ensure the connection is not abused, and more...
dbFront offers a 30-day free trial so that you can download, install and test it in your environment. After the trial you can continue to use the FREE version of dbFront for up to 3 users. Please review the video tutorials and plan to start a free trial today. We believe you will be impressed.
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The most outstanding aspect of dbFront is their customer service and response time to problems and new features. They have shown that it is possible to provide an excellent product and great customer service at an affordable price point.
Kevin Woodbrey
A very quick and efficient means to put a front end on a database
Alex Abbott
Where has this been all my life?!
Joe Hutchings
The application is easy to install, fits within out supported platforms, easy to configure, and the support is awesome. This has been the app we've been looking for and needed for many years!
Kevin Wendlandt
We Finally Found the Best Fit!
Jennifer Marcum
Excellent - It's what the database community has been looking for for years!
Colin Graham
Great product.. Needed assistance connecting to my domain and azure and support was awesome. Software is an excellent solution for a quick way to have a front end to your DB.
Al Belmondo
Only just started using this but it's very easy to use and if there are any issues the support is fantastic. Looking forward to getting more in depth with the programme.
Kevin Smith
Great product for a low price vs the competition. dbFront has been a crucial piece in my push to redesign the way our engineering department views and updates test data across our worldwide SQL footprint.
Jamie H