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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 Logistics and Supply Chain
IL
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"BizTalk Store Procedures"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use. Fast. great inline support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I was pretty happy with it and disliked nothing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Accounting
AA
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"Easy to use, standard Microsoft Execution"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the fact that the management of the product is similar across all the MS products. It is easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) implemented into SCCM is not up to par. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Human Resources
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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Business Level Data Management"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Business level, data management solution that is easy to configure for basic applications and has a mature support base to utilize for more complex needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Can easily run into scalability issues as your application grows if you don't know what you're doing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"SSMS at its best"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SSMS is very easy to operate, developer freindly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Transaction handling especially with commit rollbacks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Medical Practice
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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"It's alright!"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Some functions are easier to use than mysql. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

some functions that work in mysql don't work here in mssql Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
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Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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"SQL Review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL scales incredibly well with our enterprise and is a lot easier to administer compared to my history with Oracle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cost with the per core licensing model is poor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Oil & Energy
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"SQL Server Integration Services Review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I find the best attribute of SQL Server Integration Services is the ease of use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I find the worst attribute of SQL Server Integration Services is limitations with functionality Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
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"MS SQL Server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The ability to search through thousands of records. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I don't have a particular dislike regarding this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
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"Works pretty well "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Logging into multiple servers is very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Visual Studio contains this tool for all the functionality I need feels like a duplicate application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
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"Highly Recommend SSMS"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The overall feel of the system is very user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Collaboration is lacking within software to other users that have SSMS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

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14%

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