# Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019 Reviews **Vendor:** Amazon Web Services (AWS) **Category:** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace) **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 4 ## About Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019 The SQL Server Amazon Machine Images (AMI) is built, updated, and fully-patched by AWS within five business days of Microsoft's patch Tuesday (the second Tuesday of each month). Launching an instance from this AMI enables you to run the instance as a database server and saves you the effort to install SQL Server software. This AMI comes with following software and drivers including AWS Systems Manager, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Tools for Windows PowerShell, Network drivers, and Storage drivers. You can use AWS Launch Wizard to easily size, configure, and deployment SQL Server applications on AWS. Launch Wizard for SQL Server supports both single instance and high availability deployments according to AWS and SQL Server best practices ## Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019 Reviews ### 1. Enterprise level SQL server for any corporate environment **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Government Administration | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 15, 2023 **What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019?** Microsoft SQL Server 2017 is our primary warehouse RDBMS database for all our needs. We like that deploying and migrating current and existing databases from previous versions was easy. Ability to configure database backups and manage all our servers from a single console, including user management, schema assignments, and security. Built-in SQL query tools simplify working with and executing queries. Records retrieving is relatively easy and sometimes runs pretty well and fast. **What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019?** The overall subscription cost for running this SQL software is a little bit more on the expensive side. (Hey, thats Microsoft :) ) Other less costly and even freeware RDBMs solutions could run just fine if the price is of concern. The maximum memory utilized per instance is only 64GB. That could be a problem if you are running bigger databases and more memory-intensive workloads. **What problems is Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019 solving and how is that benefiting you?** We primarily use Microsoft SQL Server as a database storage for all our GIS maps and several proprietary on-prem finance solutions that require integration with Microsoft Active Directory and Java. Microsoft SQL server solves these problems for us. It was ease to deploy and integrate. Another added benefit was ease of handling database backups on log rotations. ### 2. Microsoft sql server 2017 **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Paridhi M. | Data engineer , Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 09, 2023 **What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019?** It works fast and the query processing is quick. Great interface **What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019?** I've liked the software. No major issues **What problems is Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019 solving and how is that benefiting you?** We mostly use it for testing and validations ### 3. Good product with room for improvement **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shreyansh S. | Intern - Product Analyst, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 30, 2022 **What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019?** I have been using Microsoft SQL server for a while and I find it to be much more user-friendly than it's counterparts. The User Experience has been good so far. It was much easier to navigate through than other SQL services. **What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019?** There can be multiple improvements made to make it better. Currently, there are many features lacking like writing procedures and functions. There is also the issue of platform dependency. **What problems is Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019 solving and how is that benefiting you?** Microsoft SQL Server is helping me navigate the daily database usage as many organizations out there are using it. With some improvements, it can really be an excellent product. ### 4. Good But not the Best **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Vaibhav Z. | Consultant Specialist, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 21, 2021 **What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019?** I'm using the MSSQL server as a secondary database in my daily work. I have used it in the past as well. The main reason for using it is the dependacy of vendor softwares. We have various systems which uses MSSQL as their primary DB. And we are forced to use it **What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019?** Lack of various features, such as programming for Procedures and functions. Platform dependency **What problems is Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019 solving and how is that benefiting you?** MSSQL is one of the common Databases that big and small organizations are using. ## Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019 Discussions - [Can I install SQL Server on Windows Server 2019 Essentials?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-install-sql-server-on-windows-server-2019-essentials) - [Should I use SQL Server 2017 or 2019?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/should-i-use-sql-server-2017-or-2019) - [Is SQL Server 2016 supported on Windows Server 2019?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sql-server-2016-supported-on-windows-server-2019) - [View Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019 pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server-2017-enterprise-on-windows-server-2019/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-06-13+13%3A39%3A54+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=8cf4c259-22f5-46ed-9c3c-772df6538ced&secure%5Btoken%5D=8bf2a0b8fa6fe36235fb960b8749ba6d54c226244d20dd47d7fc3556909d2acb&format=llm_user) ## Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Enterprise on Windows Server 2019 Features **Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace** - Autonomous Task Execution - Multi-step Planning - Cross-system Integration