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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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2,261 reviews

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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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Jasmin W.
JW
Associate Director of Foundation Relations
Think Tanks
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Not impressed"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like best that it is completely customizable so you can make it fit any of your needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

What I don't like is that the program isn't very user friendly or intuitive. They verbage they use is really different than what you would think. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Industrial Automation
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great product"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

easy to stand up and develop. easy to manage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

nothing that I am aware of at the moment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
AP
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"the foundation of our practice"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL is a streamlined way to maintain our databases, and we can easily pull reports whenever needed. Employees tell us what they are looking for, and we are able to compile a report from the SQL Management Studio with relative ease. It makes translation easier when it comes to technical speech and generalizations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I would prefer that debugging be easier than the Management Studio makes it, but we rarely have problems with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Individual & Family Services
UI
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Well suited for an environment where data integrity and reporting are significant parts of your daily operations. The ability to data mine for specific scenarios is excellent. Also being able to design reports after finding the data is another excellent tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

An SQL error can shut down your whole plan, and require technical support to repair. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alan I.
AI
Gerente de Consultoria ABAP
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"good improvement from older versions"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

faster performance from previus versions , easy to install and deploy , works with every program and a lot of documentation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

still do not work at real time with triggers , if you want to validate a few records before insert or update you have to improve a perform to emulate the one - one situation and not for batches Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

The management studio is really easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It can be a bit slow at times and there could be better log features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Accounting
AA
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SQL - DB solution"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to install. Ready to get going in minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Clustering may not work well if the implementation is not done well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Automotive
UA
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SSIS is cool"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

pull data from legacy systems and combine in data mart. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

tools for "citizen developers" are still rather challenging Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Insurance
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Why get locked in"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's a relational database. Relational database are powerful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There are tons of other free open source alternatives that are just fine. In fact they are awesome. Why would you pay for this product? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
UH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Server a good place to start"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to spin up and expandable. Growing feature set for BI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Licensing is getting more complex with CPU and user type 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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