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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
AC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Server is easier to use "
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Server is easier to use and has more features. Full support for triggers, for instance, are supported in Microsoft's product. MySQL introduced triggers recently, but they are not fully supported. The software offered by Microsoft also offers close integration with the .NET framework, which is not the case with competing products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

compatibility issues regarding interaction with applications that are running on other platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ML
IT Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like that MS SQL allows me to store data on the software and have other software on my same network retrieve it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I don't dislike anything about this software. I think it runs smooth and is very useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LG
Programmer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The best database server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Queries are very easy to execute. The best part is that queries can be executed even if the database is not connected to the server, thus avoiding errors and significantly increasing speed. It includes a large number of tools for working with data, including import and export. You can build your own custom modules that will integrate directly into the server. Users can write their own applications around it, although it is often used to support other available software where a database is required. But undoubtedly, the best part is the integration with most Microsoft products, including .NET, which makes configuration very simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

An SQL database is something extremely complicated, so there is a lot to learn both to use it and to manage it in the most effective way. This requires a lot of learning time, since it is not something simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Software Development Engineer In Test
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL server helps us to store and manage data. Data can be easily manageable by using SQL server studio Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Performance of Query and Managing database, load balancing the Sql Server Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

The software is great when properly setup and the proper resources are given to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The application is a memory hog and very resource extensive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The best database server ever"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The interface is beautiful and very easy to use supporting multiple users. As a developer, I find it comfortable to work on it. Less data redundancy and more integrity are few of the best features of this tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

With the kind of work we do, Our team is extremely happy with MS SQL but there is still a scope of improvement in it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Steve S.
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Senior Consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Tool for the business professionals"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

In the age of analytics, I prefer to use SQL Server over excel and access. Generating reports and datasets is very easy and transferable to other apps for presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Only runs on a windows platform. But if you can deploy to the cloud it will not matter.M Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
UA
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Developer-The perfect Database solutioning"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The ability of Oracle DB to be able to host thousands of Schema in a common location. The partitioning feature mostly for achiving historical data especially needed for analytics and predictive corrections. Linking tables with the entity and referential integrity constraints. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

High volume of data mostly in TB order require indexing for quick retreival. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DL
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Powerfull Database System with scalibility and universal language"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Very fast system query responses with very big databases. Multilanguage integration and failover Dbs. Very good administration and support. the SQL Language is widely used in every platform, language and OS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The costs of the system is very High and more expensive if you whant to use a lor of cores or CPUs. Microsoft SQL Server can be run only in Windows Platforms altough SQL is open languaje. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications
UT
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL in Azure"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Now that SQL is in the cloud, I love the flexibility we have to scale the environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Limited availability of of certain ETL components 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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