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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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Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"It's Microsoft"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Wide support from integration tools like Boomi, Salesforce Connect, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The pressure to use a fully Microsoft stack. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Services
AI
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Tried and True"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I've been using MS SQL for years and never had an issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing. Rocksteady performance. I have never had an issue with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail
UR
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"SQL in education and work "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The amount of things we can do with just one program Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Saving the different queries over and over again Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vitaliy D.
VD
Application Developer
Non-Profit Organization Management
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Server 2012"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server out of the box comes with number of great services/functionalities like SSIS (Integration Services), SSMDS (Master Data Services), SSRS (Reporting Services). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Particularly when it comes to coding and development in SQL Server, code reuse is pretty difficult to achieve. Performance tuning can be an issues sometimes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Henry G.
HG
Medical Staff Analytics Program Manager
Hospital & Health Care
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Love it!"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

This was the first software I used/learned right out of college. I only had exposure to Java for a semester and picked this up right away. I use many other programming languages and SSMS has a fantastic interface. I am in analytics and use SAS, R, Python, and SPSS and still go back to my roots in SQL. I download SQL Express, which is free, for my local data manipulation and storage. I enjoy how they are always updating the interface to be "slicker" as it makes the experience a little more exciting after every update. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

You know, there is really not much I dislike. I am getting into Oracle now and really miss SQL Server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL server review "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to run queries against the database. Able to connect to multiple servers at once. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Can be cumbersome to setup initially. Outdated User Interface. Not the best user experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL server (RDBMS) "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Restoring Database, Concurrency, Data retrieval rate, Can connect to multiple Database Engines Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Expensive for small business and home users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Electronics
AC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL Server review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL server is very reliable and stable. Also lots of help documentation and support available online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Licensing requirements is complicated and pricing is not cheap. Open source alternatives do exist. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
AM
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It has a better user interface than phpMyAdmin. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Exporting results is overly complicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Farming
UF
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Simple to set up"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its a very simple system, not too many bells and whistles Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

nothing, once it is set up its just a simple click to make it work 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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