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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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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 Logistics and Supply Chain
UL
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"EDI Manager"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to pickup with no other computer language knowledge Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I work with Microsoft SQL daily and can't think of anything I really dislike at this time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JM
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Sql Server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is the go to database server that will work with almost any software and is widely support by Microsoft and a legion of professionals. It is a very mature and established product that shows the refinement of being fine tuned for years. It is easy to use and can be learned quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There can be options you are completely unaware of that need to be engaged to operate. While you can be bombarded by the number of options available that you will never need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"The most efficient Database Server in the market"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Installation is streamlined, Security features are better, enhanced performance, lower cost of ownership Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I don't faced anything negative which makes me to dislike the product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Management Consulting
UM
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Ageing like fine wine"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of building table structures, standard sql for execution and power features available in sql server Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

inability to grow in non rdbms space, would prefer if it had supported some of the mongo db features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Does it's job"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL is always reliable when there are multiple operations to be done on a database Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes the setup is hard when compared with others. Schema is fixed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
UH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"easier to use than Oracle"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The scripts are more straight forward than other database systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's only can be used on Microsoft environment but this is a common problem within database systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL from Infrastructure Specialist point of view"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is an amazing database management system developed by Microsoft. It has a streamlined installation, amazing performance, low cost ownership and superior security features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL server is designed primarily for windows based servers. Unlike Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL is supported on every major platform, including Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, and other Unix variants, hence, making Microsoft SQL unpopular. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
UH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"My experience with SQL has been good overall."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the fact that it's well supported by the Microsoft ecosystem, so integration are a lot easier and more help information are available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I don't know if this is still the fact, but I don't like the fact that for a small team, we still need to pay a fairly large some of money to use SQL server Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Scott T.
ST
Director of Technology
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"microsoft sql for schools"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

easy to use, gui and widely supported on various platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

cost if you need to expand. tied to windows servers which are getting less and less reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

George G.
GG
GIS & Database Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Robust & Easy to use"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The SSMS in general (e.g. IntelliSense, tools for Tasks) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Lack of proper support for spatial data. 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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