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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 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 Information Technology and Services
CI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Ease of use"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL server 2014 IDE is very user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Disability to handle huge data and complex profiler navigation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
IH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL server has been great."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Works great. Pulls data. Haven't had an issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I don't really have too many negatives with this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
CC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy to use"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to deploy and use. Addresses the basic to advanced requirements Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Inability to handle very huge data and Microsoft specific Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
AP
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fast and Effective... its Microsoft SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to understand, simple to use, a multitude of forums online to help if you get stuck Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is a costly beast, other options are available which are free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
AF
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Mssql "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Powerful DB directly from Microsoft that can be run locally on a laptop Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not as simple to use as more user friendly solutions from Microsoft like access Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

WR
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL through many years has delivered data and performance for my company"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Scale of customization and speed. We can design anything to work with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Licensing costs that ever seem to be increasing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Powerful program with a lot of capabilities besides database querying Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is not user friendly, coding required. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Account Manager
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"MSFT SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its a good quality product from MSFT and helpful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing as such, the product has improved over a period of time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
AB
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL Server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

MS SQL is easy to install, configure and manage with a minimum of experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Some of the quirkier question they ask you while installing could be hidden behind an "advanced features" expansion so that it doesn't confuse people who are new to SQL and simply need a small DB created. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

GUI is good to perform any kind of task. DB restore and script generation is quiet easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Some time it takes high CPU which cause slowness. 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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