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Médias baseadas em avaliações de usuários reais.

Tempo para Implementar

3 meses

Retorno sobre o Investimento

18 meses

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2,261 reviews

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Users consistently praise Microsoft SQL Server for its reliability and ease of use, making it a preferred choice for managing large datasets and integrating with other Microsoft tools. The intuitive interface and robust performance help streamline data management tasks, although some users note that licensing costs can be high, particularly for smaller organizations.

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Verified User in Sports
AS
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL is a very easy database software to use. It is very user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

the software can be a little slow at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cheryl A. O.
CO
Consultant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Cost versus Efficiency"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Data Security features are constantly evolving to meet business demands and client needs. Optimized Windows platform & remote integrated network security options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Investment expense to run multiple servers and/or upgrade may exceed budget allocations. Installation and re-configuration are resource-intensive, and the system support for the 2012 version expired in 2016. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David D.
DD
Full Stack Developer
Telecommunications
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"It's SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

New electron based management studio is nice Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not open source - and the licensing fees Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Fairly New User but Loving It!"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I love the T-SQL language and the functionality of adding multiple databases and being able to have maintenance plans. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I wish it were easier to visualize the queries I'm building like Access does Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Karin M.
KM
Marketing Executive
Computer Hardware
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great data base system"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

you can record and do everything with SQL. Specially complex informations and knowledges can be monitored by SQL Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

creating new data base and researching new queries is sometimes freezing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JM
Systems Administrator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Server review "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

the ability to schedule backup jobs at different intervals Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

the complexity of different features, updates Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Machinery
EM
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SQL Server Review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Continues to improve, easy to access, relatively inexpensive as compare to others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Licensing can be complicated. Constantly changing licenses needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
UH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"business analyst"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the simple design. Not too colorful and easy to use and on the eyes. UI and UX are favorable to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Often times the scripts are too large and Microsoft SQL server freezes and need to restart. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It’s easy to use and can be well customized as per user’s needs. Quite user friendly UI to offer to customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Lack complex mechanisms to perform multi level stastical reporting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rafael R.
RR
Coordenador de Infraestrutura
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL server to sap database "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The system is Secure and the performance is great Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

More facilities to connect with others tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

Average Discount

14%

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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$$k - $$k

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