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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 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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Alfonso José A.
AA
Profesor Particular de Violoncello
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Server review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Server is a powerhouse for handling data. It can take on massive amounts of info, and it's like a speed demon with its parallel processing mojo. If you're dealing with a ton of data, this is like having a superhero in your tech toolkit to keep things running smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Windows-centric systems may restrict adaptability and mobility for organizations employing various operating systems. For SQL Server, frequent software updates and upgrades are crucial to uphold security and performance. This can prove labor-intensive and resource-demanding, particularly for organizations managing extensive and intricate database deployments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Imaging and Printing Business unit manager
Retail
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good scalable RDBMS"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I'm using SQL Server on dailiy bases, It's very powerfull RDBS. it can be easly integrated with other databases. very easy to implement as long as you are familer with it. the customer support team is very profissional and capable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing can't be found to mention. it's just perfect Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vijaay Kumar S.
VS
Finance head
Financial Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Perfect database for SME"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Most important feature is it's from microsoft and it got pretty much every thing a business would require. It's a lot easy to update, fetch, delete and edut data fir my clients and for internal uses. We use it as a backup of database from quickbooks so that we can query the database to create reports and dashboard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing much, just lack of mobile app and non availability on linux system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lovey A.
LA
Associate Business Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Server : A comorehensive review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The thing that I like the most about the microaoft SQL server is that it supports a wide range of data types. Also advance analytics are supported. When I was working on Machine learning, it helped a lot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes there are issues when connecting with non microsoft products. Also it's a bit expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nikhil  V.
NV
Data Analyst
Food & Beverages
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Comprehensive Platform"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It's a robust RDBMS for best reliability,performance and comprehensive features.

Ease to use

Performance optimization

Advanced analysis and bi

Flexibility and support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It still tends to be more optimised for windows environments then non windows environments may feel some limitations.

Trouble when trying to mitigate or upgrade data between different versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MM
Software Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Suitable SQL server and management for working proffesionals"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its UI and the features it's provides and for faster execution of the queries also helps in managing database very conveniently. Very good for business purposes and big projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Sometimes some server or locl servers/instances are difficult to connect if some thing is missed while installation or while creating a instance a user. But again it can be avoided with some simple checks and you are good to go Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Serhat C.
SC
Senior Software Developer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"World's Number One"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is very easy to create store procedures, at the same time it is simple to use triggers and jobs, easy to access within the Intranet, working with multiple users is smooth, Shirink transactions are a feature that makes it easy for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I use it for my personal work both in my company and at home, and I haven't found any aspect of my menu that I don't like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arabinda D.
AD
VP - Technology Services and Engineering
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Server the Database of Choice"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

When Application required most important aspect its the performance which is directly propotional to large volume of Transaction . In that area Microsoft SQL Server stands best once you choose the Right DB , rest effortlessly SQL server handles all .Also it is best of breed in analytics sector which helps me to tell my Data as story where to improve . Hence I like the most . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Scalability has some configration challenges but with stiff learning curve this can be overcome . During consistency check of Transaction , it may have certain challenges like other Relational Databases . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kapil K.
KK
Graduate Data Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Perks of using MS SQL server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

First thing I really like about MS SQL server is how we can run a part of the query by just selecting that part and just running it.

In MS SQL server it's really easy to switch databases, and it's really convenient to upload files on SQL server.

It conveniently handles different types of files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Downside of Microsoft SQL server is that some functionalities does not work like openJson and similar that works in Mysql. Also while handing bigger data like (100 gbs) it becomes slower and it makes other processes slow as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CD
diseñador de software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"data management"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Being able to make queries in different tables to cross-reference information Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The SQL backup takes a long time and slows down the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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ayoub bigongiali
Last activity almost 6 years ago

how did you import a MySQL database?

Camilo P.
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Camilo Patiño
Last activity almost 6 years ago

How can I work on the same query if the connection is lost (timeout) and then I reconnect?

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

17 months

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