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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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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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Paritosh S.
PS
Project Engineer
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Awesome Data management tool"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL server support Solidworks Enterprise data management system and Driveworks configuration and automation tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

User interface should be more intuitive, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ahmed I.
AI
System Architect ITSM application
Higher Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

One of the industry standards for DB use and creation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Pricing has always been an issue. It just always seemed like the pricing for the DB application and licenses have been high. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
IN
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL gets the job done"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It provides an efficient platform for capturing large datasets. It also allows the data to be easily transformed and exported for end-user processing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It can be cumbersome to work with and the coding language isn't always the most intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Requires tweaking for the best experience"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like all the capabilities that are possible via some minor adjustments, such as being able to update tables via the Results or turning on auto-complete. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I dislike that these are not natively built-in and require additional steps or plug-ins to enable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
CH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Versatility and scale ability of MS SQL, in my opinion, goes far beyond other platforms I've used. What really tips the scales is the tools available. When you purchase MS SQL you get far more than just a Database management system. You get SSIS, powershell and .NET compatibility that allow you to accomplish almost anything.

I love the new additions in SQL 2016, I haven't used them yet but the in memory options and the data concepts are very forward thinking. I look forward to using the new concepts in Data Warehousing and data processing. The new speed benchmark are a definite game changer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The pricing structure is what i dislike most. I understand the complexities of having a platform that can scale from tiny "CD collection" type databases to huge enterprise state or national databases. So why can't your license scale with you? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Wireless
UW
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"good experience"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Friendly user interface. Most operations are straight-forward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Design of the menu. Sometimes it is not easy to find a function. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable and traditional row-store solution with ACID properties"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

T-SQL is a standard and SQL Server is an ideal solution for row stores with ACID requirements but less than Big Data needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Horizontal scalability is limited and its sister offer in Azure SQL only supports singleton partition keys Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications
UT
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy to use and helpful"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The interface is very simple. Just a plain box where you can write your queries and the results show below. Refreshing the queries are very simple Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It takes a while to get used to what the errors mean and how to fix problems in your queries Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Biotechnology
UB
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great utillity"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Th ease of use of the program is what I like best about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing. Its a great program and each and every feature of it likeable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

amishler23 M.
AM
Senior Consultant
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best database management system I've ever used"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's a powerful database manager, and one of the best ones I've used, if not the best. I'm impressed by how much data the program can typically handle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing really. It's efficient and easy to use once you know what you're doing. 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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