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Verified User in Government Administration

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/15/2017

"Microsoft SQL"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

We manage a small to medium Access database with a SQL backend. I've taken a few SQL classes and enjoy the ease of use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There isn't much that I do not like about it. I haven't used too many other types of databases. I have used a full-Access database and did not like that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

James C.

Systems Analyst

Government Administration

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/27/2016

"Microsoft SQL Server- Generally a good value"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cost for licensing is not too bad. Generally easy to work with and maintain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The server administration interface could be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

I don't have a preference between MS SQL and Oracle, cost is the biggest factor in deciding which to go with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We have been moving from Oracle as our primary databases to MS SQL over the past couple of years. Implementation and licensing costs have generally been lower for MS SQL than for Oracle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kushal R.

Associate

Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/31/2017

"One stop for all SQL Server databases related tasks"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The User interface is very nice and all the options are easily visible and searchable.

Analyzing data is easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its some what slow in accessing the DBs sometimes.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Best tool I have used to access SQL Server. Scripting is made easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Setting the connections and accessing the data is simple and takes very less time.Just configure once and go ahead with development and admin activities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/6/2017

"Great tool for visualization and daily workflow"

3/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Like the Properties tab with status and connection details. Ability to connect to multiple servers and multiple databases and copy/paste commands across different queries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

No easy way to request access to servers and databases seamlessly to database admin Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Christophe M.

Software Team Leader

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/25/2016

"Microsoft SQL Database Review"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Before, I'm an Oracle user, and I've discovered Microsoft SQL. It was the night and day. The Microsoft database is very friendly use. With a good database browser, it can help to create task, to view data and structure easily. The installation is also really simpler. The "free" license offer a good compromise to test it on "small project", even if the export database that can be done is larger than the one you can import - forcing you to go on paid licence. The SQL used by Microsoft is also simpler (inner, left and right join by example). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The system of licensing isn't very clear, as for Oracle. In all packages provide by Microsoft, it's still missing a good tool for comparison of database. Hopefully, some good editor can provide some, but with additional cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

The intuitive interface is very friendly oriented, and help all beginners to start to manage a database. The ManagementStudio tool is very simple, and import / export tools very simple and useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

The goal is to be database independent, so be able to install our product on customer database, which can be Oracle or MS SQL. As same, for lot of our project, it's more affordable than Oracle, and you have still great tools, and easy installation process - and automatic upgrade. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kellie C.

Sr. Product Owner - RPA

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/24/2016

"I use SQL on daily basis to maintain multiple dbs"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is a free version of the software and it is very robust. There is a version you can purchase, but i have yet to find anything i needed not available in the free version. My company uses the free version for just about everyone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Often errors are not very useful and confusing, so it takes a bit of time to get through them. In the latest version the tabs seem to be easily grabbed and moved. It might just be my mouse, but they seem to jump around. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

It is a very handy tool that I would recommend for db work in applications. I can query several serves at once and keep track of everything in multiple tabbed windows.

I can easily edit, copy/paste and query any server from any window. I like that it is organized, but i can still move things to my liking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I use SQL to query, update, insert and manage many databases. It is good at managing multiple dbs. I can easily manage several servers at once. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/25/2016

"One of the best database products... full-featured"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ability to easily prosecute and parse through a wide range of data and its corresponding metadata. Easy integration with outside programs and apps. Good support community anongst other users of Microsoft SQL Database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Lack of portability - very difficult to migrate to Oracle DB and vice versa. Online support can be hit-or-miss Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Read up on the standard Commands and what you can do with the latest version of SQL Management Studio. Very powerful stuff! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We are using MS SQL DB to store information about bank customers and their transactions and account behaviors. The out-of-the-box features are sufficient for about 98% of the business requirements we are building towards, which is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Oil & Energy

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/4/2017

"Experienced Microsoft SSMS user"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is very easy to connect to multiple servers and databases. It allows for easy transfer of data and schema between servers and helps the workflow of creating/updating databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is really not anything I dislike about the software. It has always served me well whether on professional or personal projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

I would highly recommend this product. It is well supported and continues to improve along with the backing MSSQL server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I work on implementations, enhancements and support of a large web portal that uses MSSQL on the back end. I spend a lot of time working with the databases. SSMS allows for me to get my job done efficiently and on time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.