Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

The product continues to update and upgrade implementing many of the suggestions from customers to improve the product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Many of the connections change over time and to upgrade loses those connections or requires removal of old connections.

They have separated several pieces that are constantly used together like SSMS and SSRS that now are separate products making implementation more cumbersome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We are running Microsoft SQL Server on virtual machines, and it consistently delivers strong performance even under heavy performance loads. We have integrated with Microsoft Power BI and built a dashboard that pulls data from SQL Server, and users can interact with reports without needing to understand the backend. It comes with the great management tool Microsoft SQL Management Studio, which is one of my favorite admin tools. I used it daily for backup management and user permissions. We migrated some of the SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL database. The transition was smooth, and it gives flexibility to scale based on budget and workload. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Understanding the SQL Server licensing is complex, especially when mixing CALs and core-based models. Reporting and analysis workloads are resource-intensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to use production ready database not made by Oracle, it's a total win. Easy to install and maintain. If you know Windows can you run SQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For most prodcts I can list a number of things I dislike but not SQL. It's an good all around product that gets the job done when you need it to the most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using MSSQL daily for over 15 years, and I can confidently say that it is designed to handle high transaction volumes and manage large datasets effectively. It offers a very stable and highly secure environment for data management, making it well-suited for both small applications and large enterprise systems. Depending on your requirements, you can select from several editions, such as Express, Developer, Standard, or Enterprise. Integration with other products like Azure, Excel, or PowerBI is straightforward and intuitive. While the general implementation process is simple, setting up high availability options can be more time-consuming. The documantation and technical support are excelent, there are many official guides, tutorials and free community resources that it makes easy to learn and troubleshoot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some features are still lacking or limited in SQL, which can make some tasks more difficult to complete.Additionaly the license cost can be quite expensive for enterprise level deployments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

what i like best about Microsoft SQL server is how simple it is to use and set up. Even if you are not a database expert, the interface feels friendly and easy to understand. Installing and implementing it doesn't take forever, and once it is running, it works smoothly without much hassle. there are lot of features that help with managing data, and I use it almost every day because it is so reliable. whenever i have needed help, the customer support has been always helpful and quick which makes the experience even better. overall, it is a solid tool that does what you need without making things complicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main thing I don't like about Microsoft SQL server is that it can feel heavy and resource-hungry, especially on smaller systems. Sometimes the licensing costs are high, which makes it hard for small businesses. A few advanced features can be tricky to learn if you are new, and upgrades or migrations take time and planning. It's a great tool overall, but it's not the budget friendly or lightweight option out there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft SQL Server is one of the easiest databases to setup and use, especially if you are developing a .NET application using C# or VB. the visual editor available in Visual Studio makes it much easier to build relational databases. Configuring various constraints like Primary keys, Foreign keys, and mappings is quite straightforward.

With respect to coding, integrating SQL Server data objects with C# is simple with the help of ADO.NET.

Overall, a great product from Microsoft. I have used both the server version as well as the compact editions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

You might have to struggle a bit to integrate Microsoft SQL server

setup if you plan to use it with languages like PHP and Python. However, if you install the right driver, then it shouldn't be much of an issue.

The pricing is a bit on the higher side, especially for the Enterprise Edition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is all in one data platform for structured data, easy data mapping when used in outsystems and other technologies, secured and encryption is good, now it also supports vector database... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

T-sql is complex and many a time fails in integrations or isnt supported... Pricing to use high end features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It stand out for its reliability, performance, and strong integration with the MS ecosystem. What I appreciate most is the maturity of the platform: it provides robust tools lik SQL Server Management Studio that simplify administration, performance and troubleshooting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In my opinion the main downside is the licensing cost, which can become significant as you scale, especially for enterprise features like HA and advanced analytics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Balance of performance, reliability, and ease of management. The integration of tool and features such as Query Store, execution plans, and indexing options make it easier to optimize and troubleshoot complex queries. it’s easy to use SQL Server frequently in day-to-day operations, Its consistency and predictability make it an excellent choice for both development and production environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Certain advanced tuning operations can become cumbersome — especially when working with large datasets or deeply nested queries. Customer support, while responsive, can be inconsistent in terms of technical depth Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s enterprise-grade stable with deep Microsoft integration and powerful T-SQL, so you get reliability, great tooling, and fast development in one stack. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lower licensing cost, full feature parity on Linux, and better native JSON + dev tools for modern workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.