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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 Insurance
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"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.
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Higher Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"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.
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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"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
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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"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.

Verified User in Higher Education
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"Microsoft SQL Server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use. Having multiple databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes views can be slow, particularly views of views Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Relational database"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Extendability and easily integrated with .net Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL is expensive to run and requires more lines of code for complex operations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Easy and efficient way to query manage and maintain servers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Some new features are very immature and doesn’t really helpful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Favorite Database Software"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to use, robust, easy to integrate, Love it’s speed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing! I haven’t found anything yet I don’t like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Great features and powerful tools for a database"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The user experience with the Microsoft tools and SSIS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

no context-sensitive type-ahead help features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Easy to use, user friendly"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

GUI is the best part about MS SQL, easy to install, maintain and administer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing to dislike about this product. Encryption at column level might better help 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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