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Time to Implement

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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 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.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"SQL Server is great"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to use, management studio makes everything accessible from one location Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes can have small issues when running queries Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Stable and Reliable"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

MS SQL has improved over the years - still a great product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

High cost is a factor - but for large business solutions and enterprise solutions this is a must. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
UH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Handles a lot of data well"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to query and very fast. It works well for large data sets Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

unexpected things can slow down queries sometimes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
UF
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Trusted database software for a reason"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It’s way of storing and managing data especially for small to medium businesses Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The maitainance required to keep ms sql dubs running Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
UT
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SQL works very good"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Helps to maintain data and produce reports Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes the logic is difficult to get results 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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