Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Chirag P.

Application Developer

Environmental Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/11/2018

"Best relational db"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Querying, trigger, stored procedures, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Migration of data from local to other server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Desire L.

Software QA Tester

Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/3/2018

"Microsoft SQL Server is very stable."

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It has the best feature in creating database. It can manage, backup, restore and move databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There are no problem in Microsoft SQL Server that makes me dislike the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Microsoft SQL Server is the best software you are going to use when you need to store and backup your databases. It is very easy to use, and can help you manage your database files well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I used Microsoft SQL Server when I'm going to retrieve some files from our database. It helps me solve my problem easily without any problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/14/2018

"SQL is Tried and True"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its been around a long time, so its easy to operate and administer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There isn't really anything to dislike about this product, it has been around a long time and if you are familiar with MS products, the interface is easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stefania S.

IT Specialist

Automotive

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/20/2017

"Good program for data manipulation"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I extremely like the simplicity with which you can roll out table improvements, take a gander at the information put away inside table, and utilize SQL to do everything. Likewise, SQL profiler has been so useful in explaining many issues. I am working a lot with SQL and I can't stop utilizing it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

A few choices have a substantial expectation to absorb information, and sporadically it will bolt up for no clear reason. Else, I have no issues with SQL Server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

The familiar interface is nice to use, and enable all entry levels to begin to deal with a database. I can say that Microsoft SQL instrument is exceptionally straightforward, and import/trade devices extremely basic and valuable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We utilize this to deal with all our corporate databases, it makes that activity substantially less demanding. I can't see another instrument that can give as much data, as fast as it does, with the same number of choices as it has. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/30/2018

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Feasible, reliable and worth of cost SQL solution"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

- Most of required function is included in express and standard license.

* Express has a database size limitation.

- More flexible SQL and data analytical language than other solutions except Oracle and getting closer to Oracle.

- Easier to upgrade and transfer SQL server.

- Easy cluster or Azure connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

- Less cache nor less buffer function like Oracle.

- Needs more flexible and easier BI function.

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Zeeshan B.

Sr Business systems analyst

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/29/2018

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Seamless experience "

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The best thing is it can be connected to various third party APIs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its functionality tends to be heavily depended on addons Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ioan B.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/29/2018

"Always reliable"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the reliability, the robustness and the quality of the support. Also the solution allows for easy data replication and integration with other sources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Could be a bit faster sometimes. Also not very keen of the new licensing model (per physical CPU core). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/7/2018

"Most Tools"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

So many 3rd party tools available and easiest to integrate to VS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Reporting tools not so easy to use when implementing SSRS reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/26/2018

"SQL Server"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to use and maintainable relational database. It is used in most of the multi national companies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is nothing much which I dislike about this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/30/2018

"A database with storing and retrieving data as requested "

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I have like import, data integration and data warehousing. Also GUI based Integration Services to build workflows like extracting, querying , transforming, aggregation, de-duplication, and merging of data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I am not seen any drawback other than high cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

This is the best relational database other then free SQL software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

My HR package and Payroll packages are using Microsoft SQL which benefits for searching multiple records and querying records in just few seconds which saving our employees time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.