Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Sylvia B.

Senior SQL Server DBA

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/3/2018

"The best database management tool"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is clear and concise. It's easy to use and this is what attracts clients. They are confident that we can manage their data within SQL Server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is nothing to dislike. This is a great product and we enjoy using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

It's definitely a product to consider. The cost and the ease of use make it very attractive to customers and to administrators. Save time and money and get the results you desire. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Quick and easy database management. It's easy to do Disaster Recovery. Clients are attracted to the ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cy M.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/19/2017

"Very intuitive, powerful database management system. Top of its class."

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

So easy to use. Even for those without a ton of SQL experience, Microsoft makes the product easy to use. Clear error messages when something goes wrong, and a great UI makes this a stellar product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Setting up a connection can be a little tricky, but it's smooth sailing after that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

After becoming well-versed in this product, you will see how superior it is to others in its class. Don't go for other options--this one is your best best! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Allows me to track a ton of information via our database, and manipulating and solving ETL issues has never been more simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food Production

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/6/2018

"SQL Management Studio"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy access to database table data. Predictive T-SQL when writing code for a specific database and table. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

New releases seem to get more bloated. It takes longer for the application to load. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

It's easier to write T-SQL with Micorsoft SQL server than Oracle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Every business runs on data. Easy access to and the ability to query and manipulate data is areal need. Solve data issues or problems prior to users having access for reporting increases overall data confidence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Enric G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/17/2018

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

"The best database manager"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

You can use it like an admin, and for the customers is easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I think it would be better with a visual section. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Michelle G.

Real World Data Scientist

Pharmaceuticals

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/26/2018

"SQL in pharma"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Fast, easy queries that allow me to work with very large datasets (several TBs) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL is falling out of favor for software like Spark/Hadoop that generates SQL code for the user Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

See what your company's data needs are. SQL is still standard for housing large data and manipulating cumbersome datasets. However, there may be more agile/cheaper options on the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Using SQL to query large electronic health records for finding target populations for clinical trials Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/12/2018

"SQL The Old Faithful "

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Longevity has yet to eclipse efficiency. Everyone can take a week and become an expert if they choose to! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

UI is still very much unchanged it would be nice to see some of the Developer tools and formating tools moved into SQL. There are very few things that change on the frontend of the product from version to version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

While big data is still needed in the current environment, there is no reason to skip out on the benefits of having a platform that everyone can understand and use to 100% efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Longevity of use, I have users in multiple age groups spaning 40 years of technical training yet a new hire or a senior database engineer still can speak the same language with the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yush A.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/29/2018

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

"SQL - Good Relational DB"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL allows easy learning and good interface to develop a DB for any app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Some relationships can get complex and have redundant data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Oil & Energy

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/30/2018

"Effective SQL database for enterprise customers"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is dirt-easy to use, high-performance, and headed in the right direction. It's a go-to for enterprise customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The software is obviously tightly-coupled to the Microsoft ecosystem, which can be a limitation for some customers and drives up the price. If you're already in the Microsoft stack, it's a great choice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.