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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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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 Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"microsoft sql review"
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
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Ssis is quick to learn tool"
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
AR
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Great product"
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
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Very Interesting"
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.

Verified User in Military
UM
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Sql"
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.

Steve A.
SA
Technical Support Specialist
Utilities
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQLReview"
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
CG
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy to use"
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
AI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL - Industry leading database software"
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.

Shalaka T.
ST
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Higher Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great Software IDE"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Best is SQL Server's table displays side by side and the compiling speed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's slow when data is imported, lengthy installation process Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
CC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"simplest distributed DB to use "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is an excellent single application db.

It has excellent management and development support for various Microsoft products.

Expertise is easily available in the Market.

Documentation and help is extensive and readily available.

With Every release Microsoft is adding enterprise level features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Even though its a powerful database engine, its not easy to scale horizontally.

Its good for simple, single application database, but the performance starts to degrade with load.

Some of the required settings to make SQL Server perform optimally are hidden and need to be added in some trace file ... 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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