Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

The integrated management console is a great feature which really helps you see realtime database contents.

Another great feature is the ability to save specified SQL queries as stored procedures, which helps reduce rework typing the queries over and over.

MS SQL Server also has an integrated backup option which is missing for all other DB programs. Users have to purchase third party applications, or create applications using scripting to backup databases which is a pain for development and backup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its steep charges for licensing makes it an unattractive option considering Oracle DB is way better and much more stable. Though MS SQL is good looking and feature loaded, it cannot handle tonnes and tonnes of data and will start having bottlenecks.

One of my clients who used to store all the data it had generated in the last 4 decades had migrated from Oracle to MS SQL and could immediately recognize it wasn't a very smart move. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Compared to other applications like Oracle, Microsoft's implementation of SQL databases is extremely easy to look at for someone like me who isn't very literate when it comes to SQL or coding in general. SQL is a vital part of my company, who works to manage intranet sites, which undoubtedly requires a lot of backing up, restoring and checking of different databases on our system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only thing I dislike is that it's a bit old-looking. Could use some improvements to make it a little more clean Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to use for small to medium sizes database Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When database gets large it consumes a lot of resurces Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SQL server has documentation readily accessible and connects well with other products in Microsoft platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Microsoft platform is often confusing with too many different offerings Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Helps filter data, easy to use, works well with other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Can’t think of anything so far, this is the only software I’ve used for databases Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Simple yet powerful database for maintaining data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not as Robust as Oracle. Microsoft database is useful for small to midsize companies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

User experience is good enough and syntax is simple Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Performance could have been bettwr but its okay Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Simple and easy database with a lot of easily available support. Definitely recommend this DB as long as your database is tiny (less than 10gb). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A larger database needs a paid version. SQL Server is expensive! Not as expensive as Oracle, but still very expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ability to query database, create views, open multiple connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing really. I've been using MS SQL for a long time now. So I'm used to the UI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how easy it is to set up and how seamlessly it links to software and provides easy administration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fairly deceptive to the average consumer regarding built in limits. Seen clients buy software solutions not knowing the version included would need thousands of dollars invested after hitting 4 or 10 gb. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.