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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 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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Verified User in Information Services
II
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"SQL Server as a RDBMS for quick development"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

this is a very powerful product which runs seamlessly to support single and multiple user data access. no hiccups ever with this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

documentation is lacking in depth. Microsoft seems to believe that other users should describe the product and some of them are inaccurate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HW
Senior IT Executive
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MSSql"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is easy to use and can get installer easily Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cannot rollback incase we accidently used truncate or delete commad Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andrey P.
AP
Senior SQL Server DBA
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The most advanced Data Platform for now"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is easy to deploy and support, great performance tuning tools and easy integration. Very good documentation and professional support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing critical, but still no analogue of Oracle RAC Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
AA
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Use for our accounting and timekeeping applications"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

documentation and help available online are extensive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The high cost of MS SQL can be prohiibative, but licensing is vm friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in E-Learning
UE
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent for running sql queries"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its ease of use to import and export data in to the database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The setup time is too long while installing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages
AF
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Solid data collection and reporting solution"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

MS SQL provides my company with very good data collection and reporting. Our business is able to get proper metrics to complete their jobs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes large reports take a lot of time to complete. It could be stressful to the servers if it is not properly configured with resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joe M.
JM
Senior Analyst
Marketing and Advertising
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great for Storage of Enterprise data"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server Management Studio is great for storing and managing large, independent and interconnected data sets. Querying, joining, subsetting, and aggregating data can be done with simple commands. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Computationally intensive processes can take a long time relative to distributed systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Debanjan G.
DG
Senior Technical Architect (Cloud)
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Feedback on SQL Server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is still very effective in terms of performance and help us run complicated queries with simple syntax Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Too many version upgrades making it difficult to keep track Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Publishing
AP
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"No frills thrills "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cheap, easy, and integrated. It's pretty standard for a lot of applications as well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Having to use a 3rd party admin tool, or the interface itself. Support isn't as good as oracle, but hell of a lot cheaper Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kavitha N.
KN
Software Developer
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best Tool For SQL Database Management"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the UI. It is easy to create tables, views, stored procedures and database diagrams. It serves well for visualization purposes. Query debugging is another feature I use a lot. Intellisense is also extremely helpful. SSMS also has an integrated web browser for browsing online help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I haven't really found anything I dislike about this tool. I have been using it for about three years and am very comfortable with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

Average Discount

14%

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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