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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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2,261 reviews

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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
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good as usual"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's been there forever, so the interface is very familiar. Speed keeps improving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Would like to get functionality to compile a full data dictionary Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gawain S.
GS
Service Technician
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"SQL gets the job done."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like how the screens are homogeneous with other Microsoft products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I dislike how deeply buried certain parameters become. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mannat N.
MN
User Interface/Javascript Developer- Tech Sales Specialist (Co-op),
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Amazing Coding made super easy"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

1.Installation Is systematic and super easy

2. Security Features Are Better and very friendly

3. Super Enhanced Performance

4. Lower price Of Owning Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Server uses a core language, which is different from other database applications such as MySQL and Oracle. Companies that need programming or analysis services may find it more difficult to find a resource that hosts these services at a reasonable price. Programmers are also required to learn a different language and setup for the Microsoft SQL Server environment, so companies that want to upgrade need to teach current employees how to work with the application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
IF
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy to Learn & Use"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

One of the easiest and fastest to code database. Easy for freshers to learn and understand. Outstanding community support and stable database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Still missed few critical functionality when compared to Oracle DB Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Wholesale
UW
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SQL makes it much easier"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like that SQL makes it much easier to pull up the reports I need for a customer or employee. For many of the queries I run on SQL, I had to run as many as 6 or 7 queries on our cyberquery program to get all the information I needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes, the join conditions when designing the query automatically link up with whatever SQL thinks the tables should be linked up by but is almost always wrong. We have to remove the connection and join with another part of the table. It isn't hard but just kind of annoying for very large tables we have set up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kanika A.
KA
Sr. Software Developer
Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft Sql - Preferred DBMS"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sql Server is a Database server used to manage relational data. Sql is used to store, fetch, modify, alter the data present on the same computer or another.

Microsoft Sql is rich in functionality like intellisense, connect multiple usere, sql profiler.

Estimated and actual executive plans helps to make the query more optmized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Unnecessary data loads when importing/exporting from Excel sheets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

They have lots of tutorials, training and are very specific. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The server lags with minimal entries into the server, maybe 200+. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lara F.
LF
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Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL is an independent workhorse"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

When it works, it works! After setup, I almost never have to touch it. It really is a workhorse! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

If the database gets corrupted, it's usually irreparable. I hate starting over. Maintain good backups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring
UO
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Recognizable Ease"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's versatile and can be integrated with other products including internally developed applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is still a need to supplement its security capabilities with other solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Steven B.
SB
Senior Vice President, Scientific and Regulatory
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Powerful, fast and easy to maintain relational database"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of integration of SQL Server with MS Stack. Range of tools for developers and administrators to maintain database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Struggles with performance when processing huge datasets (100s of millions of records) 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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