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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 Higher Education
UH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great tool for creating custom variables and mining large datasets"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like that there is a lot of online support for SQL coding. This is also a wonderful tool to take a large dataset, transform variables by making calculations, using 'if, or case when' statements, and pairing down the massive dataset into a more manageable and actionable format. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is a small learning curve, but once you understand the basic commands and joins, you should be set. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best database management kit I have used. "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use and powerful with great security features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Lag time with error displays (red line when it thinks theres an error) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Manish N.
MN
Manager - Marketing & Communications
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft SQL is a great product to work on"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Database storing and using couldn't have been better. Easy interface great to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

As of now there there is nothing that I dislike about the product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy to Pick up"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Relatively easy to pickup and use. Lot's of great tools for learning and certification. Lot's of admin tasks are done for you like various kinds of optimization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I haven't used it for a while, but when I did use it was very Microsoft centric. I would like to think that it might be more open these days. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
CB
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Experience with Microsoft SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Very easy to use from a user perspective, efficient performance and robust! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

High costs of licenses is one of the biggest problems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in E-Learning
UE
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Excellent for DB mgmt. "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Love the ability to store procedures and queries. Launches very quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The interface leaves a bit to be desired, but that is really not what you come to SQL for. Does take up a lot of storage on your computer -- data wise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jannell K.
JK
Events Manager
Media Production
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL allows me to take care of business questions online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL isn't the best responder as far as quickness. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

This is a fantastic tool with very powerful capabilities for managing and reporting on databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I personally do not have any dislikes with the application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Internet
AI
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Smooth transition from on-premise to the cloud"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Many advanced features such the ability to backup to the cloud, Polybase, etc. and more recently cross-platform (windows and linux) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

With all the services, the footprint can be large so need to either choose them wisely or partition them accordingly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Opinion on Microsoft SQL server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

When troubleshooting, sometimes the simplest answer is the right one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

You’ll still get blamed for there not being enough disk space. 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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