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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 Banking
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"SQL Server - great DB, kind of expensive"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Remarkably good user interface, fast, easy to use and traverse tables. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cost of server licenses, used to be more affordable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Utilities
AU
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Helpfull and intuitive"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Simplicity of use and scalability of usage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

sometimes too many sublevels to get to a specific function Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Plastics
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"Decent management tool for Microsoft SQL environments"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

This tool is Microsoft's own tool for managing their SQL server environments. It works well for managing databases, controlling security for access to the SQL databases, setting up simple scheduled management tasks such as database backups (dumps), and it lets you generate and test queries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Certain aspects such as managing security permissions and accessing logs are not fully intuitive and the location of these items are not accessible from the top level, requiring the user to dig deeper and find them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Goods
IC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"BA learner"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I've found that the user friendliness of the tool especially for a newer leaner has been a great boost to my development. It's familiarity as a Microsoft product is both a pro and con Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The tool has the drawback of being based around administration. Translation back to the business often requires manipulation using a second app Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
UH
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"SQL "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The query language is my favorite feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The cost of licensing is my least favorite option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
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"it runs very well."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

easy to use. processes run smooth and good resources online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

records locked

hard to monitor

messages are not very specific Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

sql queries are very useful for while programming with c#.net Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I dont need to write queries anymore after ms has given linq Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Ease of use and easy to set great for entry into DB market Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cost and the advance configuration can be a challenge Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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"Nice DB for Cloud"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cloud compatabilty and good for azure....................................................... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Bulk load restriction.......................................................................... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Research
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"Miscrosoft SQL Server "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is a great system that is intregrated between computer software and internet information Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes not enough storage for project use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

Average Discount

14%

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