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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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Edward L.
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Web Application Developer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"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.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"Almost there.."
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.

Verified User in Religious Institutions
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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Easy data access"
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
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"Great product for managing relational database"
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.
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IT Supervisor
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Microsoft SQL Server"
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.
CB
Systems Administrator
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"Microsoft SQL"
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.

Samantha C.
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Medical Receptionist
Hospital & Health Care
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"Best out there"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

This system is so easy to use. Very user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It seems to have a lot of updates with it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Law Practice
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Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"Best Db for mid scale development"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Good product. Easy to query. Stable environtment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not for huge data warehousing, start to get slow once tables reachs millions of rows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Services
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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Database"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Able to scale well with the needs of the user Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Unable to provide accurate data sometimes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Sr Project Delivery Specialist
Insurance
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"Easy to use, nothing fancy"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use, user focused interface, price is nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Simplic functions , sometimes I want more From SQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

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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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