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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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SK
Programer Analyst
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Powerful RDBMS "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

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What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not so cost effective and sometime not much efficient for very very large data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SSIS"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It best tool for reporting. so user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

graphics graphics graphics graphics graphics Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sneha T.
ST
Database Analyst
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Entry level experience "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Extracting, importing and exporting the data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing more specific which I dislike in Microsoft sql Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
CC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Excellent rdms"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Compatibility, managibility and performance Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Changes-. This new version of SQL Server brings some significant changes, and change isn’t always best. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best in class for SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Minimilsed approach with clear context of the product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Documentation abd expensiveness of the product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nate H.
NH
Ecommerce Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Proven solution for 5+ years"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

We have been using SQL Server for different projects since about 2010. Even though we are a small business, we still have a big need for an enterprise level DBMS. We have some business management systems and even our website using SQL Server Standard. I do like that SQL server is very easy to manage and there's a lot of tech information out there to fix any issues that come up. The updates are easy and I don't really have to worry much about reliability or speed because if those issues do come up, I get notified immediately if utilization is higher than it's supposed to be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cost, I just wish that it was a little bit less expensive, especially when you're using multiple servers with the same product for redundancy only. I do wish that we could run SQL server on Linux but I know this is coming sometime in 2017, so that is good news. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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.

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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?

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

Average Discount

14%

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