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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
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"Bread and butter tools for sql stuff"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy access to databases and their tables. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not exporting indexes by default. It is tedious to go and have to check that option. Also table import should allow for also import of table schema including indexes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tatyanna N.
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SQL Server Database Administrator
Pharmaceuticals
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"It's a great database engine"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's very easy to manage and it's constantly getting new features. The database engine maintains database integrity and security effortlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's not easy to learn and takes some time to master Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
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"Powerful Tool for Database Developers"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Create scripts for objects, establish connections to multiple Database Management Systems (DBMS), integrate with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I am behind on creating scripts for the Azure Data Warehouse. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Reviews"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Good tool for small comapanys to store the data ,easily accessable,The tool includes both script editors and graphical tools which work with objects and features of the server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Performance may be degraded if data accumulate more Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Daily Professional Use"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's affordable and it comes with all the powerful tool to handle data related tasks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is not used as much as other open source databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL in high tech companies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Britnee O.
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CTO Multisite Clinical Research Associate (Oncology)
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"Sql"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing bad really to say about this, has worked great for my company Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

See above. The only thing I can say is that sometimes this software is a bit slow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

José A. P.
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Senior Business Analyst | Project Manager | IT Trainer
Mining & Metals
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"SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

For small to medium dw's it has been a great tool for the enterprise. easy to manage and maintain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

For larger data sets it can be difficult to manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Everything in one package"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

All the tools I need to administer the database are here. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The pricing model restricts the power the database can use based on the number of core purchased Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Great database software"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I think that the thing that I like best is the ease of navigation through all the tables. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I can honestly say that there isn't anything that I dislike about this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Strong Product"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

MS SQL gives you are the necessary tools to work with data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Could be better on predictive analytics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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