Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

SQL Server 2017 brings the power of SQL Server to Windows, Linux and Docker containers for the first time ever, enabling developers to build intelligent applications using their preferred language and environment. Experience industry-leading performance, rest assured with innovative security features, transform your business with AI built-in, and deliver insights wherever your users are with mobile BI.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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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.

Marisa K.

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.

Elizabeth R.

Personal Care Assistant

Hospital & Health Care

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/28/2017

"It's good"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the user-friendly aspects to it. It's not too confusing, but it's fairly simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing as of right now, it's recent that we started using this, but I have no complaints right now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kevin H.

Business Intelligence Analyst

Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/14/2017

"Sure it's grand"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Simplicity to interconnect. It's easy to use and lots of tools have native connections to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes it takes up a fair bit of memory and cpu. Sometimes I found that binding it to a single cpu aids performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

It works. It's easy to connect to and installation is pretty easy. There are a lot of people out there who use it so community support is easy to find. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Casino optimization. This is essential to our data analysis. Other DBs could do it too, but connecting is nearly second nature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vijaya Sankar K.

Senior Sharepoint Consultant

Financial Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/2/2017

"Have 12 years of experience building multi-tier applications with SQL Server as backend"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of creating the reports, scheduling the jobs, and setup integrating with other systems to pull data from Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Setting up the reporting services, troubleshooting any issues without trace Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.