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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Cloudera
Star Rating
(38)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ClouderaMicrosoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,252)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft SQL ServerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in Ease of Use with a score of 8.6, while Cloudera lags behind at 7.7. Reviewers mention that SQL Server's intuitive interface and comprehensive documentation make it easier for new users to get started.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft SQL Server has a superior Quality of Support rating of 8.3 compared to Cloudera's 6.9. Users on G2 highlight SQL Server's responsive customer service and extensive online resources as key advantages.
- G2 users indicate that Microsoft SQL Server shines in Data Management features, particularly with its Data Replication capabilities rated at 8.8, while Cloudera's rating is also 8.8 but lacks the same level of user satisfaction. Reviewers say that SQL Server's replication process is seamless and reliable.
- Users report that Cloudera outperforms Microsoft SQL Server in Hadoop Integration, scoring 8.7 compared to SQL Server's 7.9. Reviewers mention that Cloudera's native support for Hadoop makes it a better choice for big data applications.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft SQL Server's Query Language is highly rated at 9.2, while Cloudera also scores well at 9.1. Users say that SQL Server's T-SQL offers powerful querying capabilities that are easier to learn for those familiar with SQL.
- Users on G2 highlight that Cloudera's Data Lake capabilities are rated at 8.1, which is lower than SQL Server's 8.4. Reviewers mention that while Cloudera provides robust data lake features, SQL Server's integration with existing databases offers a more cohesive experience for users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloudera
No pricing availableMicrosoft SQL Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cloudera
No trial information availableMicrosoft SQL Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.2
30
9.0
1,849
Ease of Use
7.7
30
8.6
1,865
Ease of Setup
7.8
18
8.1
986
Ease of Admin
7.2
18
8.3
947
Quality of Support
6.9
26
8.3
1,643
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
15
8.4
897
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
31
8.4
1,820
Features by Category
Data Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
9.2
156
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
8.9
153
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
9.0
156
Not enough data
9.0
152
Security
Not enough data
8.9
150
Not enough data
9.1
152
Management
Not enough data
9.1
149
Not enough data
9.2
150
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
8.9
142
Support
Not enough data
8.6
145
Not enough data
9.0
149
Not enough data
8.7
144
Not enough data
8.4
148
Security
Not enough data
8.9
148
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
8.9
145
Not enough data
9.0
148
Performance
Not enough data
8.7
144
Not enough data
8.8
141
Not enough data
8.8
147
Not enough data
8.7
145
Not enough data
8.8
146
Database Features
Not enough data
8.9
1284
Not enough data
9.0
1289
Not enough data
8.9
1296
Not enough data
8.7
1263
Not enough data
8.8
1265
Not enough data
8.8
1271
Not enough data
9.1
1291
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Availability
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Performance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
7.8
10
8.5
56
8.8
10
8.8
57
8.1
8
8.4
54
Integrations
8.7
10
7.8
45
8.1
9
8.2
45
Platform
9.2
6
8.2
50
7.5
8
8.5
53
8.1
9
8.2
45
Processing
7.8
6
8.5
52
8.1
8
8.5
55
Data Transformation
7.0
9
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
6
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Verified
Not enough data
Connectivity
9.0
10
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Verified
Not enough data
9.1
9
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
9
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
Operations
7.5
8
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database Features
Not enough data
8.9
1284
Not enough data
9.0
1289
Not enough data
8.9
1296
Not enough data
8.7
1263
Not enough data
8.8
1265
Not enough data
8.8
1271
Not enough data
9.1
1291
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cloudera and Microsoft SQL Server are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution
Unique Categories
Cloudera is categorized as Key Value Databases, Big Data Analytics, Data Warehouse, and Big Data Integration Platforms
Microsoft SQL Server is categorized as Relational Databases, Database Management Systems (DBMS), and On-Premise Data Integration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cloudera
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft SQL Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
21.2%
Telecommunications
12.1%
Computer Software
12.1%
Retail
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
6.1%
Other
39.4%
Information Technology and Services
24.2%
Computer Software
13.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Financial Services
4.2%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
Cloudera has no discussions with answers
What is the best way to save your queries?
4 Comments
CA
I recommend that you use the saved querys in plain text or .sql or txt format you can use the same sql server query creator or a notepad +++ tool, they are...Read more
How could I make much easier the experience with the order of my database?
4 Comments
AF
You can create different tables with your employee information eg employee table, employee roles etc. Then you can create a single view that will pull data...Read more
How can I work on the same query if the connection is lost (timeout) and then I reconnect?
4 Comments
JE
When this happens to me in SQL Server Management Studio, I just have to type USE {your database name here} and then select only that statement and execute...Read more
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