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Value at a Glance

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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 Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL is awesome"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I love getting to my data and transforming it. SQL is fun to write and continues to be a great tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

ther is nothing I dislike about the product. It performs well, and does what iI need it to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I have found that SSMS has been validation a bit more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I think that importing/exporting data could be a lot easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Internet
AI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL powers our databases."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The stability of Always On High Availability. We want to ensure our DB's are always on and replicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes it can use a lot of resources and we have to make sure the servers themselves are powerful enough to run our instances. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MF
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Really great of Relational databases and custom apps Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

WOuld be nice to support a few different types of models Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
UF
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A great product that can tackle more complex relational databases."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like how easy it is to use and how it can accomplish very complicated things in small time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I think that for a first time user this can be difficult to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Capital Markets
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to use once you learn the syntax"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Data visualization is simple, syntax is easy to learn. It's useful to compare data across tables, and to pick trades or data points going back in time. In the past, I have used SAS or R to accomplish this but it's been a bit less intuitive. The biggest advantage of SQL is that the queries tend to be pretty short, and we don't have to spend too much time trying to put in beginning and ending syntax. Plus, you can look at the table while you are writing your query, and get results pretty much in real time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I am not able to visualize 2 data tables at the same time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Insurance
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL has come a long way..."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use, intuitive design. Performance and scalability features have improved tremendously over the years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Intellisense builtn without downloading extra tools. Elastic auto scaling capability should be built in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rachel H.
RH
Professional Research Assistant
Higher Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great performance, but don't fix what isn't broken"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL performs incredibly well, especially with the newer version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Seems like all the changes are bringing more problems with them than they are worth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yamini N.
YN
HR & Operations Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"sap is friendly tool"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

its easy to manage and apply while working Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

its difficult for a lay person to understand Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
AN
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Too much of a walled garden"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is somewhat easy to install and configure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Too much reliance on other Microsoft products and tech. 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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