Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

Robust enough for large data sets, usable SQL language, and can, not only, create relational databases, but they integrate well into the Microsoft products if needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While a bit heavier than MySQL, I liked the interfaces and integration into .NET better than MySQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think Microsoft SQL has one of the best security features, it has the best optimization features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only problem with Microsoft SQL , is it only runs of windows platform and Mac users feel difficult Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SQL Server has a fairly easy to use interface in SQL Server Management Studio, which offers many useful tools (especially when connecting to larger databases), such as the Object Explorer and IntelliSense. The database engine itself is also quite robust and can handle many simultaneous queries originating from different users. The query output window is very convenient and is capable of displaying even very large datasets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a Microsoft product, it is entirely reliant on the Microsoft development team for any new features/updates. It also uses T-SQL, Microsoft's proprietary variant of the SQL standard, which leads to hiccups when also using other SQL databases. The internal optimization engine, which determines how a specific query is executed, is perfectly fine for most queries, but occasionally it will trip up on more complex ones and getting the desired query to run in any reasonable amount of time can be frustrating and require messing around with the specifics of how the SQL is written. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easily usable and works so well that it’s very smooth and comfortable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Of the settings are so disproportionately situated that you can’t find it easily Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

the easiness of the system and how it is easy to learn Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

nothing really. for a beginner like me, it`s a good choice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about SQL Server is how it has simplified supporting and working with databases from the simple queries to the larger. They have simplified it all. Including but not limited to Reporting, analyzing, supporting, disaster recovery, Maintenance and so much more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is not much to dislike about SQL Server and I don't think I have any huge negative issues glaring at me that I can think of to post at the moment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Intuitive design- easy to figure out where to go to do something Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Looks old/basic - sometimes acts buggy when loading new data to a table Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft never fails in building the best software for your business, SQL is not different. Would highly recommend Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As all Microsoft products, servers can have glitches and run into infrequent issues requiring fixes or reboots Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The integration of SQL server with our product offerings. We currently are developing in C# as well as other languages that tie in well to MS SQL. It has proven effective time and time again for our applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There tends to be a bit of proprietary constraints with the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft SQL Server is a mature product, most assuredly on par with Oracle and other industrial strength databases. I find it very stable, high performing, and continuing to evolve. Microsoft is clearly interested in continuing to evolve SQL Server even further. It is an extremely common and well documented database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) seems to lag behind competing reporting products. It requires a little too much effort to performance-optimize. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.