Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

SQL Server 2017 brings the power of SQL Server to Windows, Linux and Docker containers for the first time ever, enabling developers to build intelligent applications using their preferred language and environment. Experience industry-leading performance, rest assured with innovative security features, transform your business with AI built-in, and deliver insights wherever your users are with mobile BI.

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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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Yanwu Z.

Senior Data Integration Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/29/2017

"powerful tool for Data people"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It has data management , modelling, tuning, execution plan and other advanced functions. It has very good documents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is a long learning curve to master all the features and functions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

it works well with other MS ecosystem tools , such as SSIS, SSRS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I use it on daily base to create custom reports and write complicated queries. it is very handy to generate complicate report than the drag and drop BI tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Internet

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/10/2018

"Great for big data"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It has a powerful capacity to query large amounts of data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Different syntax depending on type of SQL used Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/24/2018

"Ease of use "

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

simple commands using any CUI to pull data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

syntax is not easy to remember and grasp Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Scott L.

Sr Business Analyst

Construction

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/6/2018

"The Standard for SQL"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SSMS is easy to use and find what you're looking for, there's some good tools for query analysis, intellisense Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Moderate learning curve, intellisense sometimes completes keywords for tablenames, not good for giant datasets Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Use it every day Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

ERP programming and modification, data analysis, running programs on it as a backbone, quick to query - I live in it, moderate to create tools for users with ERP or Excel integration Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/3/2018

"Microsoft SQL SERVER..complete database for your organization "

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Readiness, Replication, flexibility. Good UI for most admin related day to day transaction. Windows authentication Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Security part should have been better. Row locking mechanism should be improved Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/8/2017

"I find the program easy to use"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the fact that you can know whether someone has viewed or edited a document Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes it has too many tools and I think it could be streamlined a bit better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

There are a lot of products out there but Microsoft makes some of the best and it can be trusted! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Getting everyone on the same page with collaboration. LinkedIn's graph can show connections between people and their careers. Putting these graphs together can make it easier to show expertise in organizations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/29/2018

"Easy to navigate"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I find that this software is very easy to navigate and figure out along the way. I think it is fairly user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Because of how easy to use it is, i feel that there aren’t enough unique features or ways to incorporate your own style in the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohammed I.

Senior IT Management Consultant

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/13/2018

"SQL Server review"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is my favorite RDBMS, it is much easier than Oracle in terms of development interface - I do not need thierd party tool to work with the database engine as it in Oracle Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's hard to understand the licensing process of SQL Server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/4/2018

"10+ year as SQL Developer and DBA"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Relatively easy to set up and maintain; reliable and fast enough for most mission critical applications; decent user interfaces for both dev and DBA. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Confusing licensing scheme, perception of slower performance than Oracle Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Simply licensing models; lower the price Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Able to employ SQL Server to support database needs for all the business applications across the organization, including finance, knowledge management, customer relationship management, security and other other web services

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