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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 Computer Software
UC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SQL - Things To Know"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I work for cloud virtualization and MS SQL is a favorite for developers and virtualization admins alike due to it's ease of use. MS SQL provides me with amazing tools that saves a lot of time while software development and troubleshooting. Since, my organization (Citrix) has a strategic partnership with Microsoft, it came as an additional benefit for us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's is not cheap for small and medium enterprises. Due to it's robust technology, it comes with a high price which might not be affordable for small and medium enterprises. Also, Microsoft SQL Server uses a core language, which is different from other database applications such as MySQL and Oracle Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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flor valera
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Revision of Microsoft SQL as end user"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sincerely, Implementing and implementing the program is simple, friendly and above all it is not necessary to have a lot of programming knowledge, even beginners can do it. Working with SQL server is the best. Its user interface is practical and all its functions and transaction support is very stable. It allows to work client server mode, in general it is a very reliable and easy to use tool.

The interface in each sql server version 2008, 2012, 2014.2016, 2019 all new ones are similar. Although 2019 changes the process isolation mechanism, this change replaces local work accounts with users, an application for users who interact under the Windows environment. The user can easily work with the new version without difficulty. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its main disadvantage is the large amount of massive RAM consumption that it uses for its installation and to use the software, they must have a robust computer with a good processor, and the minimum requirements to install the product.

Unfortunately it only has support for S.O Windows Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Industrial Automation
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Database that made our project to run successfully without any issues. "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Database that made our project to run successfully without any issues. Queries whatever we executed & stored procedures whatever we used to run for the applications run very smoothly without any issues. Best Database to run the scripts & queries is too fast and compatibility wise its good. It's not specific to any single environment, it supports any kind of OS to run connect with there application. We are using for logging & auditing of the data whatever comes from different application and later we will run of jobs to pull from this database and process through different applications, during this execution process it's so fast while comparing to others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I didn't find anything wrong about this database. It is so fast & easy to load the data without any issues. It made our job so simple when executing any scripts & queries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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MR.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"MSSQL Review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its based on SQL which is so easy to learn and understand. Built-in-function is more helpful to get desired value. Its interface is more eye catching. We can create easily procedure, function, table, view etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes its get hang and not auto suggesting features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL SERVER Database"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

To deal with the majority of our information of different client items, we use sql server. This is a microsoft item, so we are greatly happy with item administration.

It is entirely solid and simple to utilize device.

We can store, process and execute exceptionally substantial measure of information.

Easy to get familiar with its programming language.

Great highlights, for example, SQL server specialist, profiler, detailing and so on..

One can use for every one of his needs of database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

This instrument has its very own constraints.

As a matter of first importance its expense. It is high.

We need great measure of RAM to legitimately utilize this. Some of the time question stucks in the middle. In any case, our association doesn't gives an incredible RAM, so we have some issue with its speed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
UH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"I use microsoft SQL to create specialized data sets for researchers analyzing lead poisoning trends."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The main upsides are that I can get incredibly specific, or really broad, depending on what my final data set needs to look like. It is also much easier to find data that I am looking for using SQL versus trying to locate specific records in our actual surveillance system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

When I have a syntax error, the codes are difficult to decipher at times. I wish the software would just tell me what error I'm making and give me suggestions on possible fixes to the code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Government Administration
AG
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"The easiest database "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It’s easy to install and easy to use just remember to plan everything before installation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The database cleanups, some tasks and backups might be a little tricky to handle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

YA
Lecture
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"it covers all the end of data base"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

it has all the security features like encryption, hashing privileges and role base user management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

some times it consume more hardware resource from PC so if i use many program at the same time, my PC got stuck. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aniello R.
AR
Proprietario
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"One of my preferred RDBMS"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to analize data model and implementing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

No features to design data model in UML. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Saves my time with managing databases, easy to use. Allows to manage multiple environments, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

nothing that would come to mind at the moment. I spend so much time working with the product that I'm used it it quite a bit. It does have its moments with Reports, for example 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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