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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 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 Commercial Real Estate
AC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"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.
BO
CTO Multisite Clinical Research Associate (Oncology)
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"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.
JP
Senior Business Analyst | Project Manager | IT Trainer
Mining & Metals
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"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.

Verified User in Industrial Automation
AI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"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.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"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.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"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.

Verified User in Government Administration
UG
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy of use integrating Microsoft products Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing, SQL is a very helpful tool in our business Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shekinah C.
SC
Senior Applications Analyst
Financial Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"MS SQL is great."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

All the new features and ease of use... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The fact that you cannot increase the size of the results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Versatile program that is good for professionals"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

That it scales from in-app to cloud. I like addition of Business Intelligence and that it adds a wide range of analytic tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I guess the only thing I dislike is the lack of support. I wish there were more online tutorials on how to use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Executive Office
IE
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Sql server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ability to create new stored procedures by altering old stored procedures Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It allows user to Edit data without confirmation. 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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