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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Microsoft SQL Server Reviews (2,261)

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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 Consumer Goods
IC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable and developers friendly product"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Server is one of the most versatile and robust relational database management systems on the market. Great features, developers friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Difficult to understand licensing models, expensive for small size businesses.

Difficult to get hold of sales rep to advertise new product or feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
AC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Robust tool for all your database needs"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Backup/recovery, security controls, robustness Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Can be expensive, sometimes provides more than you need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Projects Director and Software Developed Manager"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The product here’s to standard Structured Query Language (SQL) and is very easy to train new staff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes difficult to diagnose slowdowns Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Love the ability to transform data and manipulate CCM for alerts, as well as, the ability to customize Agent Jobs to run data processes on schedules. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server doesn’t allow for a great deal of space without a hefty price tag. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
AE
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Professional database management software."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Excellent data recovery, close integration with .NET framework, & efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cost! Licensing options are pricey. Enterprise editions of SQL can cost thousands of dollars. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"SQL is king and Microsoft knows that"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL is so powerful and Microsoft has given an incredible set if tools to Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is not much to dislike, handles all of your basic and some advanced needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Powerfull and simple, lot of usefull function for production environment"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

the management studio is easy to use, whith the activity monitor u can check the system status every time u need it. the schedule of the jobs works as expected Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

the cost of the product could be really high, but if u need just a good database engine u can use free product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SQL Server Management Studio 2014"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The data architecture options are good. Make designing tables or db easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not all DML statements work. String operations on SQLs is a pain. Could add group by capabily on varchar. Would be really helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brandon W.
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Data Analyst
Insurance
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"We use sql for everything"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ability to replicate salesforce data into sql Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing, we like and use the platform as needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Industrial Automation
AI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Yay SQL 2017!"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Interface gets cleaner with each release. Functions and wizards also becoming user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Perhaps better error reporting since a lot of SQL errors are not self explanatory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

Average Discount

14%

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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