RDB Expert 2025.10 has been released

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The development team has released a new version of the database management tool. In this release, special attention was paid to the refinement of existing tools.

What’s new?

Due to the new product name, the installers for Windows and Linux have been updated.

The Jaybird 5 driver has been updated to version 5.0.27.

Added:

  1. Ability to work with DDL rights and system privileges in the Grant Manager.
  2. Displaying dependencies for exceptions.

Fixed:

  1. “Invalid time zone region” exception when connecting to a database using the Jaybird 5 driver.
  2. Toggle the database trigger activity state via the context menu in the connections tree.
  3. Saving and restoring Query Editor tabs when establishing / releasing a database connection.
  4. Application shortcut updating on the desktop for different interface languages.
  5. Prematurely saving connection parameters before clicking the “Save” or “Connect” button.

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Database Workbench 6.8.4 released

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Upscene Productions is proud to announce the availability of the next release of the popular multi-DBMS development tool:

“Database Workbench 6.8.4”

This release introduces support for Oracle 23 Domains, Vector and Boolean datatypes, JavaScript stored routines and more.

Other changes include support for PostgreSQL 17, MariaDB 11.7 and MySQL 9.2, bugfixes and small new features.

Database Workbench supports the following database systems:
✅ Firebird,
✅ MySQL, MariaDB
✅ PostgreSQL
✅ SQLite
✅ Oracle
✅ SQL Server
✅ NexusDB
✅ InterBase

It includes tools for database design, database maintenance, testing, data transfer, data import & export, database migration, database compare and numerous other tools.

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MCP Firebird 2.5.1 with Wire Encryption

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Version 2.5.1 brings official Smithery platform support and enhanced wire encryption capabilities, making MCP Firebird even more accessible and secure. This release focuses on cloud deployment flexibility and enterprise-grade security features.

✨ Major Features

🌐 Smithery Platform Integration

One-Click Cloud Deployment

  • ✅ Official Smithery support – Deploy MCP Firebird to the cloud in minutes
  • ✅ Automatic configuration – Smithery detects and configures everything automatically
  • ✅ Web-based management – Manage your server through Smithery’s intuitive dashboard
  • ✅ Instant scaling – Scale your deployment as needed
  • ✅ Zero infrastructure management – No servers to maintain

🔒 Enhanced Wire Encryption Support

Enterprise-Grade Security

This release significantly improves wire encryption capabilities for Firebird 3.0+ databases:

  • ✅ Full WireCrypt compatibility – Works seamlessly with WireCrypt = Required servers
  • ✅ Native driver integration – Automatic detection and fallback
  • ✅ Zero configuration – Just set USE_NATIVE_DRIVER=true
  • ✅ Production tested – Verified with enterprise Firebird deployments
  • ✅ Encryption verification – Built-in checks to ensure encryption is active
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Red Expert became RDB Expert

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The development team has released a new version of the database management tool. 

Now our tool is called RDB Expert. The updated name emphasizes the tool’s focus on working with RedDatabase. Don’t worry, we will continue to support Firebird.

What’s new?

Fixed:

  1. Escaping keywords in the column name when creating a constraint for a table.
  2. Loading the client library when connecting to a database using the Jaybird 4 driver.
  3. Updating the list of database generators in the object tree when executing a CREATE | DROP query with the GENERATOR keyword instead of SEQUENCE.
  4. Updating toolbar buttons state when establishing / releasing a connection.
  5. Unexpected opening of new query editor when calling auto-completion context menu using WIN + SPACE key combination.
  6. Displaying the number of objects for empty nodes in the connection tree.

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FBLoader — A High-Speed CSV Import for Firebird

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IBPhoenix is pleased to announce the release of FBLoader, a new command-line utility designed for blazing-fast import of CSV data into Firebird databases.

FBLoader makes it easy to move large volumes of data efficiently, whether you’re loading files from a local or remote system, handling multiple sources and tables in a single session, or taking advantage of automatic parallel loading for optimal performance. With flexible parameter options and full control over character sets and file access, FBLoader offers both speed and precision for demanding data migration tasks.

FBLoader is available now for 64-bit Windows and 64-bit Linux systems.

To learn more or download the tool, visit https://www.ibphoenix.com

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EmberWings Magazine 2025/3 is Here!

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The September issue of EmberWings – has landed, and it’s ablaze with a thrilling Halloween theme! Dive into the eerie and exciting world of Firebird with our latest edition, packed with insights, surprises, and a touch of spooky charm.

Prepare to be captivated by a chilling exploration of “spooks” that might haunt Firebird users in The Little Shop of Horrors (Firebird Edition), alongside a deep dive into the power of Embedded Firebird. You’ll also find an exclusive conversation with a Firebird contributor shaping the database’s future, a review of a must-have Firebird-related tool, and a curated peek at the most intriguing questions and answers from Firebird’s public lists and forums. Stay updated with the latest advancements in Firebird development over the past quarter and catch the hottest news from the Firebird community. Plus, our ongoing story about the Secrets of Firebird takes a delightfully spooky twist, just in time for Halloween!

As always, delivered in a beautifully crafted, print-friendly PDF.

The latest issue is available only to all Firebird Associates and Firebird Partners. It will be available to the general public in December 2025.

Also, the June 2025 issue is now available to all readers.

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Jaybird 5.0.10 released

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We are happy to announce the release of Jaybird 5.0.10, providing a bug fix. Jaybird is the Firebird JDBC driver.

The following was fixed or changed since Jaybird 5.0.9:

  • Fixed: Negative buffer size on Firebird 2.5 if information response is 32KiB or greater (#894)

Bug reports about undocumented changes in behavior are appreciated. Feedback can be sent to Firebird-java or reported on the issue tracker https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/jaybird/issues.

Jaybird 5 supports Firebird 2.5, Firebird 3.0, Firebird 4.0, and Firebird 5.0, on Java 8, Java 11, Java 17, Java 21, and Java 24 (support for Java 11 and higher using the Java 11 version of the driver). 

See also:

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22º Firebird Developers Day

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For Portuguese speakers:

A principal conferência sobre o banco de dados Firebird em português está de volta e, desta vez, no conforto da sua casa!

De 6 a 10 de outubro, junte-se a nós para uma imersão profunda no universo do Firebird. O 22º Firebird Developers Day (FDD) será realizado excepcionalmente online, reunindo os maiores especialistas e entusiastas do SGBD para compartilhar conhecimento, novidades e as melhores práticas do mercado.

Se você é desenvolvedor, DBA, analista de sistemas ou simplesmente um apaixonado por tecnologia de banco de dados, este evento é para você!

🔥 Inscrições Abertas com Preço Especial!

Garanta sua vaga agora e aproveite o valor promocional de lançamento.
• Apenas R$ 150,00 para inscrições realizadas até 5 de setembro.
• Após essa data, o valor será de R$ 200,00.

Não deixe para a última hora! Inscreva-se já e economize!

🎮 Desafio Gamer: Desconto para os Mestres do AsteroidesDB!

Você é bom nos jogos arcade? Mostre sua habilidade e ganhe um desconto!

Alcance mais de 1.000 pontos no clássico AsteroidesDB e garanta 10% de desconto na sua inscrição. É a sua chance de unir diversão e conhecimento!

🚀 O que esperar do FDD 2025?

Prepare-se para uma semana de conteúdo denso e relevante com palestras que abordarão os temas mais importantes para quem trabalha com Firebird. Confira a grade de palestras confirmadas:

  • Levando o Firebird para a nuvem, com Carlos H. Cantu.
  • mcpFirebird: A Ponte entre a I.A. e seus dados no Firebird, com Jhonny Suárez.
  • Reforma tributária – da teoria ao técnico, com Elisabete Jussara Bach.
  • Monitoramento e performance na prática com MON$, com José Francisco Cervi Neto.
  • Progresso e análise de recursos do Firebird 6.0, com Dmitry Yemanov.

Visite o site oficial e garanta sua vaga!

22º Firebird Developers Day – Conectando mentes, potencializando dados.

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