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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David B.

Web Developer/Analyst/Team Lead

Telecommunications

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/19/2017

"Easy and very intuitive to use; powerful database"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Simple yet powerful tool with intuitive user interface. Great database platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Difficult to compare database instances for differences. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zil S.

Business Analyst/Product Owner

Food & Beverages

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/4/2018

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

"It’s a really good tool to store data."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL server 2017 is fast and smooth compare to other versions of SQL Server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It takes more time while pulling more than 10000 records Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/25/2018

"Leader in SQL"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

What I like best is the ease of use of SQL server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

In azure they removed the use of sch jobs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Law Practice

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/21/2017

"Solid database environment"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Stability and easiness of use, writing SQL is intuitive and this technology has so much online support that I find it hard not to be able to solve a problem you might face. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I cannot think of anything at this moment what I would categorize as a con. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Research

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/18/2018

"Good but could be better"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The user interface for the software is good however it could be better and is somewhat convoluted. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The previous version allowed easier editing of code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/23/2018

"SQL server"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The integration with other softwares like visual studio is the best thing about SQL server Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

If I changed something in the database from other softwares it needs to be refresh to get the fresh database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Allison Y.

Researcher Phd Candidate

Higher Education

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/15/2017

"Haven't used to a huge extent, but from experience I have is a nice system"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The ability to integrate several different types of data and combing different forms to make data packages as well as the extraction and downloading capabilities the system has. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It isn't as user friendly as would be expected unless you have used the process multiple times. As stated, I haven't used the server integration system as much as others but I am working towards more use and having a better understanding of the total package and all of the capabilities. I'm unsure if there is a lot that I dislike, but I would have a better idea once I've used it more. I've only been introduced to it through learning modules for implementation at a late time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/20/2018

"Awesome and reliable dbms"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

easy management interface, robust and reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

it run smooth and fast but burn a lot of resources

Set up not so "obvious) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/3/2018

"Best rds service"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL profiler is used for measuring perf. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL client is how you interact with data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

William D.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/14/2017

"SQL is bloated but it is the defacto option"

2.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is widely dispersed and used because of the several free versions that are canned with pretty much everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is not as efficient as it could be and due to coding practices there can be substantial memory leaks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.