Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Johnathon G.

Manufacturing Engineer

Semiconductors

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/26/2017

"Great tool for keeping data on a server"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

We use Epicor ERP which is built on a SQL server platform. We really like that we are able to pull data out of the Epicor to analyze using SQL searches. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It uses its own programming language that we have to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sean R.

Technical Implementation Specialist

Medical Devices

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/28/2017

"SQL Works Great for our application!"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL makes for a great back-end relational database for our anesthesia application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There isn't much for us to dislike. It handles the data throughput with no real issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Military

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/30/2018

"Decent product from a well-known Company"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use, given the brand name of the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Inability to make the necessary changes needed to accomplish the task at hand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Management Consulting

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/6/2018

"Stable and easy to manage"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Very intuitive management for those who are used to other MS management tools. Lots of 3rd party resources available for both management and development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Licensing models change from year to year. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Duncan H.

BI Engineer II

Insurance

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/5/2018

"Good querying tool"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Good interface for a workbench. I like that it is pretty simple to get started with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Intellisense is slow sometimes and the query writing is delayed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/25/2018

"Powerful Tool"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL is a powerful tool that combine versatility and interoperability to solve a wide array of problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The GUI has not kept up with the latest design trends to be more user friendly, so unfortunately it still has a high barrier to entry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dhwani S.

Senior Test Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/21/2017

"Its nicely design database"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I used sql db in most of my company. I am QA and using DB daily basis.I like MYsql DB. Its very easy to use and i like DB perfomance. It's work fine eventhough i search big query. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing so far i dont ike about MY SQL. It's working fine as expected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/31/2018

"A great tool that makes work easier"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The ease of creating queries and managing databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is occasional freezing and I do not like how quickly it disconnects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Khandelwal S.

Product Developer

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/3/2018

" Very good UI reach RDBMS"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Query optimiser and Profiler are the two best features of sql server.

Intellisense support is great in MS sql 2008.

SSRS and SSIS are great tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sql execution time is not best as compare to other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/22/2017

"17 years with MS SQL Server"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. Although I prefer TOAD for day-to-day work, Management Studio offers features not found anywhere else. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. It's not always clear where certain functions are found and how they're performed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.