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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Verified User in E-Learning

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/9/2018

"Amazing software for database management"

5/5

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

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/31/2017

"Microsoft SQL review"

3.5/5

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.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Often adding new features and improving the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We needed a database server for multiple products, Microsoft was supported and was a solution we could get additional support for if needed. There are many other companies that we can lean on for additional services if desired. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sathyanarayan V.

Graduate Assistant - Software Developer

Higher Education

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/17/2017

"The dad of data"

5/5

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

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/3/2018

"Excellent and powerful"

5/5

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.

Verified User in Insurance

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/3/2018

"Works ok"

2.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Once installed, not terribly complicated. Setup can be a little hairy (mostly because we use Netapp for storage and DR), but usage is usually easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

For now, tied to Windows and windows is still flaky. Doesn't play all that well with Netapp either. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anjali M.

Business System Analyst

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/26/2017

"Great tool for database use"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like how organized it is and easy to navigate through Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Some aspects of it need to be updated and modernized Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Oil & Energy

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/12/2017

"A solid platform"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL just runs without any major issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Large data can take a bit to process, unlike some of the bigger players Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Entertainment

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/4/2018

"Great DataBase"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Indexing for search is very efficient. The creation of different databases and transfer between databases is very efficient. Can undo actions performed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

GUI can be better. Can add more functionalities and include a cloud integration. Debugging is not that efficient as it can be for procedures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.