Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

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German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified)

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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/12/2017

"Easy to use and quick to learn"

3/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL server is very easy to use making it easier for anyone new to this tool to use it efficiently. It comes with good help which can be used to learn the tool easily. Newer features introduced are good for overall productivity and security.

Email alerts to users for completed/failed jobs is good feature to keep track of activities (specially scheduled jobs). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The tool is improved over the years however still some configurations could be tricky. This makes the tool installation is somewhat complex for anyone doing for first time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

There are lots of newer features introduced which makes it a better tool to use. Since it is widely used and popular tool lots of blogs /videos are available on internet to resolve issues and answer queries. The tool is easier to use and maintain. Features like automated email alerts help in better tracking of scheduled jobs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Using it for both storing data for business needs like displaying customer orders and personal details.

Other data like product offered are also stored in SQL database.

Data stored is also used for reporting purpose making the top level executives take better decision.

One benefits is it can be easily scaled up unlike many products available in market has to be bought/started with future scaling and size in mind. Easily scaling up ability helps our clients to start small and add more storage based on business needs.

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/18/2018

"microsoft sql review"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

microsoft sql is a very efficient and user friendly software. The software is easy to set up and run even if you have just a little knowledge about database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I really like this microsoft sql software. It works perfectly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Insurance

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/24/2018

"Ssis is quick to learn tool"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to use with multiple connectors to different sources. Free with sql server but may cost more if you install on different server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes if you past a component into the window it will appear in the lower right part way out of view for the screen. Scd is very slow, XML integration is very pre mature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/12/2018

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

"Great product"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nice interface. I use it daily. Other products don't even measure up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Consumes memory on my machine when returning too much data and crashes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/8/2018

"Very Interesting"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like to execute and create stored procedures in Sql.I also like to execute imteresting queries regarding wildcard characters. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I dont like triggers and views in Sql as they are ver lengthy and boring Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

It is a good software to use in case of executing queries Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

There are stored procedures in my business problem which bring data on the front displays. I got to know the workflow of how it fetches data from the backend and the most beneficial that every front display needs a backend to fetch data through tables or procedures Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Military

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/22/2018

"Sql"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Widespread platform with easy to find and understand documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes a bit buggy. Also, the interface is slow on our systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Technical Support Specialist

Utilities

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/19/2017

"SQLReview"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Common query language, nice user interface. Easy to find online resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's really expensive and it is difficult to follow the licensing requirements. Simplified licenses get really expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Government Administration

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/18/2018

"Easy to use"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

easy to navigate and design your database. flexible with other microsoft products Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

it is a bit expensive but still the company's preference because they use microsoft products Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/20/2017

"Microsoft SQL - Industry leading database software"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft's SQL is excellent; it is efficient, fast, and offers great connectivity with many apps, including ones you can develop yourself. It can also work alongside the free Reporting Services app which allows you to easily create reports that can sit on your intranet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Error messages can be misleading. the security settings are a little difficult to keep track of. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Test, check you have done everything correct,. as it can be technically challenging to setup if you have not worked with database systems before. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Data retrieval is and efficient. Databases of any size can be crerated, and even old legacy apps can still be used to manage just a part of the data by using reporting services, and data searches integrated into web forms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.