Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

SQL Server 2017 brings the power of SQL Server to Windows, Linux and Docker containers for the first time ever, enabling developers to build intelligent applications using their preferred language and environment. Experience industry-leading performance, rest assured with innovative security features, transform your business with AI built-in, and deliver insights wherever your users are with mobile BI.

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German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified)

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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

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Verified User in Machinery

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/29/2018

"The industry standard, Always growing"

5/5

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

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/25/2018

"The SQL Server "

5/5

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

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/30/2018

"Relational Database"

4.5/5

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

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/16/2018

"Use it daily with IBM server"

3/5

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

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/8/2017

"Best querying tool out there"

4/5

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.

Verified User in Higher Education

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/5/2017

"Great tool for creating custom variables and mining large datasets"

5/5

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

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/29/2017

"Best database management kit I have used. "

5/5

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.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Powerful software, ideal for large amounts of data, easily used and good security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft SQL Server solving and how is that benefiting you?

SQL server is used to produce all kinds if information such as available stock, sales made and deliveries etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Manish N.

Manager - Marketing & Communications

Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/7/2017

"Microsoft SQL is a great product to work on"

4/5

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

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/8/2017

"Easy to Pick up"

5/5

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.