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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 Investment Management
CI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great product"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Data mining capability and making reports using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I would like more advanced features added Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"This phrase is already in English and does not require translation. It means that something is straightforward yet beneficial or practical."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Simplicity. Ensure support is available. Check compatibility with other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The time it takes to execute the code. It is necessary to create several joins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Matthew C.
MC
Manager of Database Operations
Information Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is a widely used relational database system fast is fast and comprehensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It does everything that I need to compete my tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Internet
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SSMS - It Works"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The BI tools that come with it prove to be beneficial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It doesn’t update as many times as other similar programs. Maybe every 18-24 months. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SQL gets the job done. "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I've never had issues with SQL server or studio manager. This relational database software just works. For windows applications, nothing is better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's a bit resource intensive, especially when being used for small projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Using @ Microsoft SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Query Engine and db view interface, also query analyzer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Takes long time to finish simple query when database is big in size. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Internet
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"web based, heavy storage "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

dint have to make arrangement for large files provide easy access to heavy storage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

nothing basically , I like the change and thus new version Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vimal G.
VG
Solutions Architect
Government Administration
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Server 2017"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ability to run a db both in Linux and Windows Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

A lot of features. So lot to learn :-). Some of the features available in Linux is not complete Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I like the Graphical user interface for ssms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I dislike the Linux compatibility and ssrs integration process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
UE
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy to learn the basics"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL is an incredibly powerful tool, and not too difficult to pick up. Using SQL Server makes it quite easy for anyone to write simple queries, and given some time and practice most people can pick up the syntax and write their own intermediate level queries.

SQL Server is also pretty easy to integrate with stats platforms like SAS and R, as well as with data viz programs like Tableau. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Learning to do more than the basics can take considerable time and effort. It's not for everyone. 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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