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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 Information Technology and Services
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"Recommand it to all MNCs"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Graphical user interface is best as compare to other competitive softwares Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

not recommenced for Data larger than TBs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages
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Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"User friendly"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

User friendly and it is very easy to write queries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not as powerful as oracle or other languages Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
CH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"MS SQL Developer "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Data security

Faster retrieval

Permissions setup Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Roles configuration in sql sever management studio 2016 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
EC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Nowadays a valid option for midsize enterprise level DB platform"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Basic configuration is easy, Azure-enablemenet and hybrid cloud setups work nicely. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing to complain anymore, product features have evolved heavily within last few years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Program Development
UP
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"MS SQL "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

New functionality is always being built to accomplish my goals. It's easy to use and much more preferable than Oracle. SQL also has a great back up and recovery if you use it right. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The built in autocomplete is terrible to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Easy to use "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like that the learning curve is minimal. It’s stable and have had no issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There isn’t really anything major that I dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Manuel Alejandro M.
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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"A review of MSFT SQL Server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The best part of MSFT SQL server is that I can access my databases fast and with simple SQL commands Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It could be a little more flexible, with the flexibility that Hadoop allows for example. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"A decent DB experience"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease, clarity, visual interpreter and designer is super duper user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes it gets confusing and complicated while trying complex tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Medical Practice
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"Used in officemate"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Integration with officemate. Requires windows 10 professional operating system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Server authentication glitches. Sometimes need to log in using Microsoft ID. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Excellent for intermediate and pro level dev"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The availability is awesome and allows concurrency Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

License rates is not very friendly for mid level vendors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

Average Discount

14%

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