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Quest Software Delivers Support for Microsoft Windows PowerShell
Quest Sponsors New Independent Windows PowerShell Community - PowerGUI.org
SAN DIEGO, Microsoft Management Summit 2007 – March 28, 2007 – Quest Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: QSFT) today announced the next steps in its commitment to support Microsoft Windows PowerShell and the next version of Windows Server, code-named “Longhorn.” Quest has created a graphical user interface for Windows PowerShell, PowerGUI; built PowerShell commands (Cmdlets) for Active Directory; and is sponsoring a new independent online community dedicated to Windows PowerShell, PowerGUI.org. These efforts help users make the most of Microsoft’s next-generation command-line and scripting environment. Quest also announced its support of Windows PowerShell and Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS – formerly ADAM) in the new version of Quest ActiveRoles Server, as well as its support for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 (see related releases).To learn more about Quest’s initiatives with Windows PowerShell at the Microsoft Management Summit, visit booth #107. “IT professionals are eager to learn more about Windows PowerShell, and with Quest’s extensive background in Active Directory it just seemed right for us to help,” said Jackson Shaw, senior director, Active Directory Solutions, Quest Software. “We’re taking steps to help organizations better understand and use Windows PowerShell to manage their IT environments. We’re very pleased to offer the new interface, free community and commands.” The new interface, PowerGUI, offers IT professionals an easy-to-use view that reduces the learning curve for Windows PowerShell. This intuitive and familiar user interface unleashes the capabilities of Windows PowerShell without requiring IT professionals to learn the new command-line syntax. PowerGUI is available for download at no charge from the new PowerGUI.org community.The PowerGUI.org community allows Windows PowerShell users to share their knowledge, and find and share Windows PowerShell scripts. Membership is free and includes a discussion community, FAQs and the opportunity to download the new PowerGUI interface. “Quest has taken a leadership position by offering these new solutions for Windows PowerShell,” said Bob Visse, senior director of Windows Server Marketing at Microsoft Corp. “Quest is one of Microsoft’s top ISV partners because it consistently provides customers a technology- and community-focused approach to using and managing Microsoft software.” Pricing and Availability PowerGUI is available now at no cost and can be downloaded at http://powergui.org/. The PowerGUI.org community is also available, with free registration. The Windows PowerShell commands (Cmdlets) for Active Directory are now available in beta and can be downloaded at http://www.quest.com/activeroles_server/arms.aspx. About Quest Software, Inc. Quest Software, Inc. delivers innovative products that help organizations get more performance and productivity from their applications, databases and Windows infrastructure. Through a deep expertise in IT operations and a continued focus on what works best, Quest helps more than 50,000 customers worldwide meet higher expectations for enterprise IT. Quest’s Windows Management solutions simplify, automate and secure Active Directory, Exchange and Windows, as well as integrate Unix, Linux and Java into the managed environment.Quest Software can be found in offices around the globe and at www.quest.com. # # # Quest and Quest Software 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. Forward Looking Statements This release may include predictions, estimates and other information that might be considered forward-looking statements, including statements concerning Quest’s new freeware PowerGUI and support for PowerGUI.org.These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ from those anticipated as a result of various factors, including: the impact of adverse changes in general economic conditions on our relationships with customers, strategic partners and vendors; reductions or delays in information technology spending; variations in demand or the size and timing of customer orders; competitive conditions in our various product areas; rapid technological change; risks associated with the development and market acceptance of new products and product strategies; disruptions caused by acquisitions of companies and/or technologies; fluctuating currency exchange rates and risks associated with international operations; the need to attract and retain qualified employees; and other risks inherent in software businesses. For a discussion of these and other related risks, please refer to our recent SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof. Editorial Contact:
Lora Deeds
614.726.4660
Lora.Deeds@quest.com
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