Microsoft SQL Server Reviews & Product Details

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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Verified User in Accounting

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/19/2019

"Pretty good"

3.5/5

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.

Recommendations to others considering Microsoft SQL Server:

This is extremely easy to use and has a very simple interface that still allows many options of usage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Microsoft SQL Server solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps me because this is very popular with my clients so it helps to be able to have the same software to aid them Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/26/2019

"Must have for any data warehousing needs"

5/5

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.

Gary H.

Software Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/19/2018

"Microsoft SQL Server"

4.5/5

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.

SharePoint Consultant / Architect (SharePoint Online / 2016 / O365)

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/23/2019

"Its Awesome"

5/5

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.

Communication Consultant

Telecommunications

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/30/2018

"Very good program and convenient"

5/5

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

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/12/2018

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Beast of a DB"

4/5

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.

Quality Assurance Manager

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/9/2018

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Microsoft SQL Server Cloud great and serves great purpose."

3.5/5

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.