Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

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German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified)

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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

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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.

Verified User in Accounting

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/7/2017

"sql"

2.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

it allows queries to run faster and quicker. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

it user interface shall allow faster collboaration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/24/2017

"Powerful & Functional"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Robust, full-featured and still simple and easy to learn and use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I remember no shortcomings at the moment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/19/2017

"MS SQL is a very ood handy tool to use."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to run queries and get results for the search. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes it is very slow in pulling data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Assistant Manager Client Services

Hospital & Health Care

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/24/2017

"Not bad, but there must be better"

2.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

As an extreme beginner who essentially cobbles bits of existing code together from other sources, I like that I can test run some queries outside of meddling within the Excel connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not all that intuitive, I suppose. But, again, I'm an extreme beginner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

This does accomplish what is needed but I'm almost positive there are better products out there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft SQL Server solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gathering data from our proprietary software to build client reports. The needs per client are constantly evolving which is a challenge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.