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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

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Microsoft SQL Server Reviews (2,267)

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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 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.

Verified User in Telecommunications
UT
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Good for integrated products"
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
UB
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL does the job"
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
CR
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Worth the Time"
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
AC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Server with Salesforce"
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.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

Average Discount

14%

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