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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 Computer Software
CC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Server 2012"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Structure of the application and ease of navigation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Redundancy of some screens that repeat from others Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Balaji R.
BR
Domain Consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"great product to use."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy organized and simple easy way to query. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

None specially except i learnt it hardly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Derek I.
DI
Manager of IT
Renewables & Environment
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"sql server stability for years"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Industry standard, great GUI, performs well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cost when moving up to Enterprise and difficulty understanding licenses Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Restaurants
UR
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL runs a variety of applications in our company. It is very scalable and stable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes it takes a third party to troubleshoot. In bigger install it would require a DBA. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Furniture
AF
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is very user friendly. Easy to setup monitoring and backups. Very intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft continues to raise the price. The amount of security patches. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brittney Z.
BZ
Pharmacy Ordering Specialist
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Product"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Really easy to use gor simply questing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The cost is probably the biggest dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications
UT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Database Developer"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

MS Sql server is great software to manage databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

MS Sql server is great software but can cost a lot for small businesses Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Environmental Services
UE
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Simple Tool for Complex Tasks"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Once setup, SSMS is a great way to view database structures and run queries to better understand the connection between your data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Have to add the full name of environment and database can be a little methodical but you get used to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Knowledge mgmt and resources"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Stacks well with Windows suite of softwares. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Limited analytics capabilities compared to other dbs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Research
UR
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"An amazing Data Management Tool"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is very easy to learn and understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is a very heavy application and installation is not that easy. 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%

Perceived Cost

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