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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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/31/2018

"Awesome experience"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

User friendly and easy to use db. Has capability to handle large data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Integeration with different products is bit difficult Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anthony H.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/17/2018

"Easy to use"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

We have a heavy windows environment and this interstates the best with our systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Open source is my preferred direction with software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Filipe M.

Engineering Team Lead

Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/8/2017

"Robust database engine"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Robust database engine, used in various projects with good performance Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Client, could be more friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ani S.

Senior Software Engineer, Tax Technology

Management Consulting

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/29/2017

"Very easy to use with very good tech support"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use. I can use it with out any troubles Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not being able to easily search for data objects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Edward L.

Web Application Developer

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/31/2017

"Robust and easy to learn"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

This product is easy for anyone to learn and use on an everyday basis. It is also surprising powerful to use in any enterprise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Windows platform is the only negative. We sometimes work with Linux. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/27/2017

"Almost there.."

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is quite fast & very stable, and can handle a bunch of use cases related to data storage. The disaster recovery option is something which is quite handy. Has the capability to backup basic data to complex data structures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is considerably expensive when compared to other option. Precise design is required to avoid unnecessary resource utilization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Use it based on your use cases, if properly designed then it is a great tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Application where data needs to stored, retrieved and backed up in a stable manner with minimal resource utilization.

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Verified User in Religious Institutions

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/24/2018

"Easy data access"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I can find and filter data quickly and reliably. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Complex queries are challenging when starting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/27/2018

"Great product for managing relational database"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The fact that I can develop a multitude of processes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes the error messages are not very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Christopher B.

IT Supervisor

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/19/2018

"Microsoft SQL Server"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the flexibility of the Micorsoft SQL server product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

admin interface is cumbersome and not the most intuitive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Christopher B.

Systems Administrator

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/20/2017

"Microsoft SQL"

2.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The ease of maintaining and creating databases. Consolidating databases to one location make administrative tasks easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Differences between full SQL and SQL express,. Cannot do maintenance plans with SQL express Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.