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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Verified User in Education Management

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/18/2018

"Works great with Infinite Campus Database"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Quick access to Table or Alias fields, queries are ran quickly and directs on errors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Haven't found anything that sticks out, as of yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nicholas C.

Safety Assurance Specialist

Airlines/Aviation

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/28/2017

"Microsoft SQL"

3/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I really like the cross compatibility of Microsoft SQL. as with most Microsoft products, there are similar products but not as good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The price of the software is very high due to the fact that the competitors are not equatable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/1/2018

"SQL is easy to use"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL is incredibly easy to use and very powerful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

That really isn't much to dislike about SQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ivan R.

SQL Server Developer

Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/17/2018

"Industry leading RDBMS at this time"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Compatibility with most applications on market, ease of deployment and administration, detailed documentation, rich set of tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server preallocates RAM on host, so you need to be careful setting usage limits, or it can affect overall host performance Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/27/2018

"Good Database management program"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Very high speed, easy to set up, user interface is easy to work with Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

This software requires a good processor and RAM Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Philanthropy

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/27/2018

"Microsoft SQL"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Once the product is up and running how versatile it is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cost to implement this product in an enterprise environment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Timothy A.

Technology Manager

Public Safety

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/29/2017

"Excellent DB and Tools to back it up"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the tools and power that sql offers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I’ve always wanted better backup and restore. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Although there are free options out there, I feel we get a great value from the tools, support and community associates with sql. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We use sql to run most of our sales analytics, internal and external web sites and much more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Avinash C.

SR. java Engineer/Test Engineer

Government Administration

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/30/2018

"SQLServer "

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its easy to use, user friendly and works well with our data structure Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Wish we had few tools integrated into sql server management studio instead of installing like prompt, search tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Asha P.

Master Of Science

Higher Education

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/30/2018

"Easy and common"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

This is base of all database language . If we know this language it’s easy to learn new language then Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Need to remember syntax. Should have some icon which we can drag and drop, everybody don’t have programming knowledge Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Luke F.

Senior Director of Customer Success

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/28/2017

"Industry Standard and Easy to Learn!"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I worked at a previous company that was thinking about implementing SQL when I was leaving. Then I moved to a new company (Qualtrics) that has already implemented. It is a first rate program. Simple to learn, quick run-time, easy database controls Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's case sensitive. Seems a little ridiculous. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.