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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

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2,267 reviews

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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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Arun K.
AK
Quality Assurance Analyst
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good SQL tool."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Well structured easy to use tool. Has a very friendly UI and easy to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Still think that MySQL is better than this, Needs to improve on speed and performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Services
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Once you use it you will find that it is easy and logical to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There wasn’t anything that I would say that I disliked about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
" Best database solution"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

We threw out Oracle and MySQL. Scaled everything up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Wish they would automatically include all the management tools for every setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andre M.
AM
RFID Manager
Apparel & Fashion
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL software gives us the function of storing and retrieving data as requested by other software applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is a learning curve to Microsofts SQL but with time will master the interface Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Overall very good to maintain the data"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like its exicution plan to exicute the query and tells step by step how to optimize the query in effective manner.we can optimize the storeprocedure as well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its debugging techniques and crashing problem its gives me forcefully shutdown error Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail
UR
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"MS SQL the robust db solution"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The robust platform and high liability allows out company to succeed using this tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

May the price is the only down side for this product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in E-Learning
UE
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Amazing software for database management"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its ease of use and ability to run queries easily and letting me know the errors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is pretty much nothing to dislike about this software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Microsoft SQL is our primary database application, it does a great job and their is large community support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Expensive, also licensing seems to change very frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sathyanarayan V.
SV
Graduate Assistant - Software Developer
Higher Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"The dad of data"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL is one of its kind. It is fast and the graphical user interface would let you build complex queries in clicks . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes it uses up your Ram when you have your server deployed in your local . Students can relate to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
AE
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Excellent and powerful"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's intuitive, easy to use, easy to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

As a web developer I lean more towards MySQL for its flexibility. 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?

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

Average Discount

14%

Perceived Cost

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