Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Verified User in Telecommunications

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/8/2017

"Good for integrated products"

3/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

how easily the product integrates with other microsoft products Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

difficulty integrating with other platforms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/8/2017

"SQL does the job"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It provides intuitive interface to develop reports Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The performance is not optimlal at times Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Research

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/17/2017

"Worth the Time"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to use, worth the time and money spent on the software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

A lot of options to learn, very complex system if never used before Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Capital Markets

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/8/2017

"SQL Server with Salesforce"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

simple to use, integrates with SSIS and Excel Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

custom coding is a little tricky. need to be .net developer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/8/2017

"MS SQL"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Support site for product has info on all the versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Always best to get the latest version available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Alternative Medicine

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/9/2017

"DB review"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Very integrated and easy to figure out the work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

might be too slow when performance is down Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Airlines/Aviation

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/8/2017

"sql review"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

sql server 2013 is amazing an faster than previous versions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ability to connect to other public clouds Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/25/2017

"Finally a better one from Microsoft"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use

Quick installation and Administration and can be learned easily in no time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Crashes and still fixes or patches and not complete Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Wholesale

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/24/2017

"DB admin learning big data"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of SQL query analysis and output in a flat form. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

3rd party analysis and integration required to make output presentable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/7/2017

"SQL"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Robust and reliable, I would highly recommend Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

No comments please, since i like it, thanks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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14%

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