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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 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 Financial Services
EF
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"Good enough for 95% of what we do"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Total cost of ownership and ease of implementation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Lack of configurability for advanced options Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kayla E.
KE
Engineering and Construction Systems Administrator, Information Systems
Construction
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Favorite database and tools to work with! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing, like SQL better than any other. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Judiciary
AJ
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"SQL Server is great"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is easy to setup, maintain, and use for all of our development projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is a bit bulky compared to some of the more lightweight databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospitality
AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Straight forward "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's a Microsoft product and thought not the best, it's good enough Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Too basic for certain environments or applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Best SQL IDE, and keeps getting better"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Speed and reliability, availability of extensions and plugins, intellisense, and overall number of features. And now that it's available for free, there is just no reason to use another SQL IDE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Loading time, memory usage, and incredibly painful installation process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Machinery
AM
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"The industry standard, Always growing"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use -

Free tools for development and admin.

Security updates Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Naming conventions when utilizing ODBC and older development tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"The SQL Server "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

THE GUI MAKES IT REALLY EASY TO USE AND SUPER USER-FRIENDLY. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not everything you could do with the gui Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Relational Database"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to manage, understand, writing query Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

pricing model for business is confusing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Writing and Editing
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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"Use it daily with IBM server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's reasonably quick, but could use better speed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not fast enough with our ibm server, so the speed could improve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
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Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"Best querying tool out there"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use. Query builder and step-by-step instructions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes it crahses on my machine and takes a while to get up and running. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

Average Discount

14%

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