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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 Financial Services
EF
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"The single tool any data scientist needs in their toolbox"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is flexible....its only confines are based on my ability to program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Does not come with stat packages or any other pre-loaded packages...forces you to have advanced programming skills. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Intuitive System for SQL Databases"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Being familiar with visual studio, the interface is very similar, and the structure of how to build a database is similar to that of building a windows forms application with its design view. I also like the natural integration with visual studio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Only thing that comes to mind is that you have to use the drop and create query to make an edit to a table when I'd much rather use the design view. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Medical Devices
UM
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"It is a very easy to use product. "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Client tracking information.

Instant employee updates about clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Doesn’t always keep accurate updated records. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Industry Efficient SQL Databse"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Fast, efficient, and ease to used management interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Upgrade path for versions can be challenging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Management Consulting
CM
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Used in integration projects"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Standard SQL support, easy to configure Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Security model is confusing, thick client tools are hard to maintain Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It provides everything that we need for our DB needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Performance at times is an issue but that again depends on various other factors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great database specially for Microsoft developers"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The best thing I like about SQL Server is the integration with Visual Studio for working on .NET Applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Many problems with SSIS. It's a nice framework, but there are some big things missing that they haven't bothered changing. Working with xml isn't easy, neither is having reusable components. One of the biggest things that's just ridiculous is that you can't reasonably import a simple csv with SSIS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Farhad A.
FA
Integration Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Meets all my needs"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

simple organization and intuitive design make it easy to pick up and use. key words/identifiers and commands are abundant to the point where i haven't come across a problem that i could not solve through using the available functionality on its own or in creating custom functionality.

system architecture allows you to control access through database principles (users/roles) and allows for auditing of actions and objects.

allows for encryption easy and secure using certificates and keys. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

again, i've yet to come across a solution that i couldn't resolve using ssms and there hasn't even been cases where i even almost wasn't able to solve a problem. honestly can't think of anything i dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
EI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Mature produt"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is a good mature database with good integration tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

PaaS solution features are limited, which ristrict the usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment
AB
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"My Fav database & ETL tool, that I used more than any other database. It is easy to learn and get in"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy and user friendly.

Helps my BA & Business to see the reports easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

it's slow for heavy tables and need lot of tuning 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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