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Tiempo de Implementación

3 meses

Retorno de la Inversión

18 meses

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Verified User in Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/4/2019

"Able to Maintain Customer Databases Successfully"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's easy to use and Microsoft does a great job of keeping it up to date and reliable. They also do a great job of keeping it viable in an ever-changing world of new technology. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There are certain errors within the program that can be hard to figure out but usually some research online is able to resolve the issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

It seems that Microsoft is keeping it up to date and if they ever come to end of life on it, it should be easy to move to the cloud or another microsoft product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It allows us to provide a reliable product to our customer using SQL for their database. It has allowed us to be more efficient since we use a heavily supported product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sumeet S.

Author

Higher Education

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/13/2019

"Relational Database at its best"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the flexibility. It is very fast and best for relational databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Installation is tedious. But that is the case with most other SQL tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/25/2018

"Microsoft SQL - Good tool for business"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to Create tables and enforce data integrity along with Performing effective single-table queries. ability to Query multiple tables by using joins, subqueries, table expressions etc. Option to Use advanced query techniques such as window functions, pivoting, and grouping sets makes it much more advanced and simplified UI is a win-win. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

datatype conversions, at times complication in SQL, sorting and formatting seem to be broken and the foreign key contraints - OMG. Error messages are not user friendly. Ability to reference columns, rows and tables is also not so good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shiva P.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/24/2018

"SQL Server Database review"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I really like the improved reliability, better performance , reduced network traffic and increased scalability. The database can be easily stream lined and installation is hassle free.The security features are better and can efficiently manager my log and data files.Aslo , it integration with Visual studio is another huge advantage to acess Databse while coding in C#. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I dislike the increased deployment cost and more complex support environment, with no IT support staff(in house) than is simpler access. It also cost more to implement than does access and deployment of a sql server system will take longer and cost more than an equivalent Acess system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Open source product would be better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I typically used to maintain the database for identity and access management soltutions for my corporation. To scheduled automated monthly jobs, reporting , querying and production support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Asif G.

Project manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/9/2019

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Ms SQL is an excellent database server"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL is very easy to setup and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The database size is very large which I dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Microsoft SQL is the best database for developing web applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

With Microsoft SQL I use to build dot net web application

Benefits are easy to access database files and queries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/19/2019

"Very Reliable and easy to use RDBMS product"

4/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Scheduling jobs based on different timezones.

Importing or exporting the data from excel sheets.

Generating the reports and scheduling the same to notify stakeholders.

Flexibility to run the multiple instances on the same system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Memory consumption is more and also the CPU utilization when in use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

Easy to use, secure and stable RDBMS product with good performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Most of the application developed in my career used Microsoft SQL as the database manager.

It provided the facility of backup for the data hence no worry of losing the data we can restore them at any moment.

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Elizabeth G.

Systems Developer

Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/24/2019

0/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

For my use cases, microsoft sql has been pretty cooperative. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There are many differences in the syntax - if you’re used to my sql it may take some time to adjust. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

avanti d.

QA Analyst

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/24/2019

"Best DBMS ever used "

4.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I worked on Oracle before using SQL Server. I find the database interface extremely user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not having any search functionality to search the tables or stored procedures from huge set. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/26/2019

"Perfect for database creation"

5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I have been using this application from my collage days when used to buil database for projects and till now I found this application as most used in IT for database. To create and update DBs are too easy and is very organised. Taking back is not so difficult in this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I loved this and have nothing to dislike. I recommend this application to everyone who ask me for any DB application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

John M.

Owner

Retail

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/4/2019

"Easy language and Software"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The SQL management tools are very easy to use. It is getting a lot of new features overtime. It helps when analyzing data. The free edition is up to 10 GB which is great for small businesses or personal use. It is a very easy to setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The option to rename tabs without saving would be great. The enterprise solution is really expensive. With its features it cannot handle extreme loads without bogging down the whole system. The errors are not very helpful sometimes which could lead to confusion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.