Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

SQL Server 2017 brings the power of SQL Server to Windows, Linux and Docker containers for the first time ever, enabling developers to build intelligent applications using their preferred language and environment. Experience industry-leading performance, rest assured with innovative security features, transform your business with AI built-in, and deliver insights wherever your users are with mobile BI.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/4/2019

"Great relational DB tool"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to use admin panel, quick and easy to deploy. Easy to set up users and set up security Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

That it's made by microsoft. But they actually just acquired it from someone else Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/15/2019

"Microsoft SQL Review"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its ease of use and integration with entity framework Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing much to complain. It has lot of dependencies to install. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arvind M.

GIS Technician

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/27/2018

"GIS Ananlyst"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Simple and easy to use. Works with speed and efficiency. Uses less time to process data and chunks out numbers whenever required Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Can be better use of database servers. Sometimes lacks quality output. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gnyanendra R.

Sr SharePoint Developer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/30/2018

"Microsoft SQL Server for Data warehouse and reporting"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The MS SQL give a high quality, scalable, relational database which helps business to store, generate report and analyze it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometime high volume data repository and reporting gives nightmare Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

I recommended SQL Database over any other database. It has strength of Microsoft ecosystem. it's a yes to me always Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft SQL Server solving and how is that benefiting you?

In our organization financial data storage and reporting was done using large excel files. Using SQL database we have stored the financial data in a central location and able to generate periodical report easily/ Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/13/2018

"Microsoft SQL review"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to use. Supports many different platforms. No limit on fully blown SQL server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Expensive. Have problems logging into SQL studio with SA account , always have to use Windows account. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/30/2018

"Review of Microsoft SQL"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nice Interface

Easy to Use

Great for data analytics

Great for Reporting

Great software for someone who isn't an expert Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There are a lot of features, but there's so many its hard to find them all. Some features are hidden under drop down menus Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

if your environment is window and you want a full secure fast native database SQL server is the product you are looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft SQL Server solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our primary line of business programs run on Microsoft SQL Server. It is a foundation component of our IT infrastructure and is not implemented to solve problems so much as it carries the load. You could say it solves the problem of needing a fully stable platform upon which to run the business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/30/2018

"Backbone of our BI Reporting"

3/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Since it's a Microsoft product, it can integrate with other systems easily. This have been extremely beneficial as our company as grown and expanded into other various software solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The downside is you do need to have a true DBA to get all of the functionality. That is tougher since this does limit ones from being able to get hands on directly with data and creates a bit of a "curtain" that ones feel information can be doctored on occasion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.