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Time to Implement

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Return on Investment

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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 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.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"3 years good experience"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Relational DB

easy to use

easy and fast job creation and configuration Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

nothing. Evrerything was good. Maintaince was the only problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Support is easy and the name is trusted. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Large company. Can sometimes feel like a number when dealing with Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"I was the CRM application owner, and worked on the database side as well for business rules"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The admin tools are very intuitive. It's simple to set up administrative jobs, implement notifications, and analyze processes to troubleshoot issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There really isn't anything I disliked. I was able to do everything I needed to ensure my application was up and running Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
UB
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SQL does the job"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Most functionally is built in where other relational databases they are optional Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The reporting tool ssis should be more robust Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
AH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Quick solution"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to use and quick. Let's you to categorize, and be systematic when working. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing. The application is great for use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

Average Discount

14%

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