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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Microsoft SQL Server Reviews (2,261)

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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 Accounting
CA
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Pretty good"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The management platform is extremely user freiendly with a very simple interface anyone could understand Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I would like there to be more information boxes describing was certain buttons are for Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Must have for any data warehousing needs"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

How simple it is to learn and adapt and scale it at an enterprise level Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The initial set up might be a little time consuming. But once its set uo it works like a breeze Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GH
Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Server"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The ease and quickness to develop. I also like the integration between SSMS and Visual Studio. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is a lot to like about this product, since the user interface is very rich. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Amit P.
AP
SharePoint Consultant / Architect (SharePoint Online / 2016 / O365)
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Its Awesome"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Great tool for DB operations and development Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing specific but sometime runs slow however its not a big issue as such for me Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ray S.
RS
Communication Consultant
Telecommunications
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Very good program and convenient"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I liked the latest update where the sql server doesn't take up a lot of memory source, unlike the previous versions. I noticed that it operates smoother. I would like more features to be added to it in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Lack of features like a seperate backup engine. I mean you can use the standard version but the options are limited. Also the interface is way too plan. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Textiles
AT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Beast of a DB"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Common DB engine that connects to countless other applications, it's fully relational, popular with Windows applications and can scale massively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is a significant learning curve from a SQL Server Admin perspective, and sometimes security needs to be well thought out before implementing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Oscar T.
OT
Quality Assurance Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Microsoft SQL Server Cloud great and serves great purpose."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The cloud services it provides in order to provide the best amount of information in as little as possible.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The navigation can tend to get a little overwhelming sometimes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"It works the way it should"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It uses pretty standard syntax. It's easy to set up a database quickly if you are in a windows environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I haven't run into anything that I particularly dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Government Administration
AG
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Very useful database."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The speed of the SQL databases is very nice Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The learning curve for using SQL Server is a little steep Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like that Microsoft SQL allows me to store and retrieve data with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I don’t dislike anything about it, it is a smooth system. 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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