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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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Gaurav S.
GS
Data Engineering Lead (Principal)
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Benefits of a Relational Database System"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of Querying and the SSMS interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server cannot handle large volumes of data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
UE
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Feature rich Relational DB system"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Wide online support community

Easy to use

Flexible and compatible Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Expensive due to per user licensing model for basic DB Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
CC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Review- Microsoft SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Is one of my favorite tool which i used to gather data for analysis Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is really nothing that I personally disliked about Microsoft SQL Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gaurav O.
GO
Sr Consultant
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Simple and Easy"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is very simple and easy to use, backups are way to easy as compared to Oracle SQL and it is very end user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Scaling up for huge databases could be a challenge, we have used it for smaller to mid size applications only Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
AC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best about SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Best part of Microsoft SQL is any one can learn easily while intrested compared to others Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing dislike in SQL I love the application while using Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Syed Azeem A.
SA
Software Development Lead - iOS
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Worked on MSSQL as part of our organizations main tool to manage RDBMS"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The UI and ease to visualize my structure and data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The load time its takes to startup on my system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Utilities
CU
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"I have used Microsoft SQL for a number of years. It's very intuitive."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Build easy queries and automated jobs to send data to any external devive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I really do not have a dislike, possibly add more functionality to make querying data easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KJ
Business Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Best db tool for small scale databases"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is very simple to use with basic knowledge of sql queries you can easily use it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is very much query based unlike other tools which gives u flexibility of doing things on UI as well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail
UR
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great for Beginner And Advanced SQL Folks"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It has a friendly user interface for beginners, and also with powershell it is useful for advanced admins and sql development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It doesn't have the level of performance like its competition (oracle, ibm db2, MySQL, etc). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction
AC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL keeps the door open"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the built-in SQL DB backup features and all of the reporting features that come with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The cost to upgrade can be daunting but once you do and you get all the features it worth it. 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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$$k - $$k

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