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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Microsoft SQL Server Reviews (2,261)

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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 Consumer Goods
UC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"great DB"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

MS SQL is a great DB to put up quick appliucations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

needs a good DB admin to maintain it and pathc it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Goods
CC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"User friendly"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

IT is easy to use and training newbies doesnt take too long Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

nothing to dislike. I always liked SQL server as backend database Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Legal Services
AL
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL Database Provides Solid Platform"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to design new tables; create queries, scripts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

A lot of customization options make configuration difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nick K.
NK
Principal Business Insight Analyst
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SSMS is great at managing your data."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I really like that I can get to all of my data in one spot. The ability to have admin level control in a point and click environment is very useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes I catch myself wanting to write queries in SSMS, but it is not as clean as other query tools. It would be nicer with some right click query table options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Ease of use, easy to pull in and create tables Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The large knowledgebase required to use effectively Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"very easy to use."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

We can do windows based authentication and use through aws Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

don't find anything as a dislike. n/a ... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Rocks"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ability to extract the data I need to provide insights to business leaders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Can be more user friendly and intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Everything, i like playing around with the queries from different Data bases Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing specific, i like this product very much. I don't see any cons Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Utilities
AU
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"SQL Server Rocks!"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's so powerful and scalable. I use it daily Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cost can be prohibitive for the enterprise features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good, reliable, industry standard"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like that it's a full-featured, broadly used DBMS, with ample documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Since it's full-featured, it can be a bit resource heavy. 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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