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Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/13/2026

"Effortless Database Management with Seamless Google Cloud Integration"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Google SQL Server on Google Cloud?

I appreciate how Google Cloud’s managed SQL Server offering simplifies database administration by handling backups, patching, scaling, and high availability for me. The seamless integration with Google Cloud services — such as IAM, Cloud Monitoring, and VPC networking — makes it easy to build secure, scalable applications. Performance and reliability have been solid, especially under variable workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google SQL Server on Google Cloud?

Some advanced SQL Server features and extensions aren’t fully supported in the managed environment, which can limit flexibility compared to running SQL Server on self-managed VMs. Costs can also increase quickly with higher performance tiers or additional storage. The pricing model and billing estimates sometimes require close monitoring to avoid unexpected charges. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google SQL Server on Google Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

Google SQL Server on Google Cloud solves the operational challenges of running and maintaining a mission-critical SQL Server database by automating routine administrative tasks like backups, failover, and scaling. This has reduced the time and effort our team spends on infrastructure management, improved uptime, and allowed us to focus more on application development and data insights rather than on database maintenance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.