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Tiempo de Implementación

3 meses

Retorno de la Inversión

18 meses

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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 Server Review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Server is the best tool for managing a large database. SQL Server user interface is simple and easy to use. Creating the tables and filtering the database by queries is very easy with SQL Server. SQL Server database easily connects with the many BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

When we refresh the databse, it takes a long time and sometimes shows an error. SQL Server is also a costly tool if we compare it to others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mukesh D.
MD
Technical Test Lead
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"User-friendly, easy-to-integrate - MS SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL is an easy-to-integrate platform. It helps with website testing - you can integrate the website easily with the SQL server and perform initial testing. You can even opt for it as a DBMS software for your website. The Query processing language is easy to learn and use. It makes calculations easier to perform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Error handling and tracing is difficult - apart from that love the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daksh J.
DJ
Freelance Architect
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft SQL review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL handles complex databases easily. I have recently switched from MS Access to MS SQL for my inventory management software. It functions better with growing databases and implements queries quickly. I can generate multiple views on the software and include it in my presentations. It is a highly secure platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

MS SQL is expensive to purchase but a highly functional platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rohit  K.
RK
Senior Data Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Manage Your Datasheet Efficiently"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

First of all, I like its User Interface, which is very easy to use. Also, the most amazing thing is its integration with such great tools offered by Microsoft, such as PowerBi, Visual Studio, and Microsoft tools. Apart from that, it is a very powerful IDE and works excellent with SQL servers. I have worked over it for the last some years, and it is fantastic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing at all, but sometimes it does not shows the error message as we expect to get from the scripts written. Also, it is not offering any suggestions for the missed or errored codes in the script phase. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SW
Senior Software Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Enterprise database solution"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The performance of this database exceeds all others I've used. The integration into Visual Studio is very smooth, allowing for a great development experience, saving development time, and providing an optimal solution. If performance issues are ever experienced you can rule out the platform and focus on the table structure, or the queries written against it. The tools that are included with MS SQL further support this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There isn't anything to dislike once compared to other options. The pricing is higher than other solutions but once you see the difference this no longer becomes an issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"The go to backend Support"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is really efficient and easy to integrate with and also serves the purpose right. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing much to dislike as this works like a charm everytime i use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Server review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

- It is one of the well-known and popular SQL DBMS, so you can find lots of information on how to use it for your needs

- Great implementation of SQL

- Good level of support and new releases Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Management Studio UX\UI can be improved compared to other products. This tool did not much improved in UX since first releases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best Microsoft product for store the data and query processing."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

-Secure and reliable and easily connect with other tools like vs studio.

- Easily sorting the data and store it as table.

- compatible with Microsoft visual studio.

- one of the best tools for storing the data.

- all datatypes are supporetd.

- excellent interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

- From programmer's view , They need to improve error message in query result becuse manytimes i noticed that SQL write the standard error message in query result.

- we need to improve login feature specially for window authnticatio because sometime could not login with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anup J.
AJ
Office Bearer : bITeSys - System and Analytics Club
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SQL - Best Query Processing and DBMS Software available"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

MS SQL is a huge step up from Microsft Access and Excel. It helps me manage a large database repository with ease. I can write queries to get desired output and use the views generated in my reports to justify my decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

MS SQL is an expensive platform - if you have a pre-purchased license, it is an excellent DBMS tool - easy to understand and use for your data management needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sunney S.
SS
Senior Sql Server developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Senior SQL Developer"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

1.MSSQL server is very reliable.

It works well to manage distributed 2.transactions.

3.It is highly scalable.

4.It provides optimized solution. The transactions are reliable and optimized Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

1.SQL Server do not have intuitive GUI.

2. SQL Server require liscence.

3. It can only be used for database management. The GUI logic execute in separate process space. 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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