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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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Verified User in Insurance
AI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Works ok"
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.
AM
Business System Analyst
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great tool for database use"
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
AO
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A solid platform"
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
IE
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great DataBase"
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.

Sanjay B.
SB
Senior Documentum Developer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"It is a very robust DB management suite"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use and simple query language. Very intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It has a rather very big foot print and high disk space requirement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Chemicals
AC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Product database management"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Stability, large support ecosystem, well-defined best practices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is kinda tied to the Microsoft suite of products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Diana W.
DW
Web Developer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great product."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I love SQL server. It is very fast and easy to run queries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sounds petty but I wish there were more options for navigating table and columns quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food Production
AF
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Connect to SQL from Excel"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

use Excel to connect to SQL to run macros on data in SQL. Excel can query SQL and place the results in a spreadsheet then I'm able to use macros to fine tune the results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

the price for SQL licenses are pricey, possibly the highest from any relational database software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bradley W.
BW
IT Application Specialist and B2B Integrator
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The Classic Database Structure That’s Still Going Strong"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of the command language o pick up on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Debugging needs improvement, and could use a better UI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Love SQLServer for the most part"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

capability of connecting to a database and performing CRUD operations and also creating stored procedures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Program uses up a lot of memory, it can be difficult to set up if you're not careful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Camilo P.
CP
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%

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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