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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

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Users consistently praise Microsoft SQL Server for its reliability and ease of use, making it a preferred choice for managing large datasets and integrating with other Microsoft tools. The intuitive interface and robust performance help streamline data management tasks, although some users note that licensing costs can be high, particularly for smaller organizations.

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Robyn J.
RJ
Emergency Medical Technician
Public Safety
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like all the services provided under Microsoft sql Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I dislike that sometimes it can be slow or some of the services can be unavailable at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Government Administration
AG
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Standard for a Reason"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The latest version is incredibly fast, but doesn't this up many resources on the v virtual servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There's really nothing that I dislike in Microsoft SQL server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Religious Institutions
UR
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL works well "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is a lot of functionality within the MS SQL package. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Some of the commands would be easier in Oracle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SSMS Misc"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Good tool for quick T-SQL scripting and testing for report queries Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I tend to get “tab creep” and end up with way too many SQL windows open at once, and while they can all be saved and named, the default naming convention makes it easy to forget what each window was created for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Electronics
UC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the ease at which I can get the information necessary to complete my tasks at work. Much easier than other programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I am still learning the tables that my business currently populates and replicates. We work from so many different systems so sometimes getting information between them is harder. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Awesome experience"
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.

AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy to use"
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.
FM
Engineering Team Lead
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Robust database engine"
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.
AS
Senior Software Engineer, Tax Technology
Management Consulting
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Very easy to use with very good tech support"
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.
EL
Web Application Developer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Robust and easy to learn"
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.

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Camilo P.
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Camilo Patiño
Last activity almost 6 years ago

How can I work on the same query if the connection is lost (timeout) and then I reconnect?

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ayoub bigongiali
Last activity almost 6 years ago

how did you import a MySQL database?

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

Average Discount

14%

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