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Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server

What Is Microsoft SQL Server?

Database and analysis offering for rapidly delivering the next generation of scalable e-commerce & line-of-business solutions.

Who Uses Microsoft SQL Server?

Companies of all sizes, looking for database management software

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Reviews of Microsoft SQL Server

Average score

Overall
4.6
Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.3

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Amanda
Amanda
Designer in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Design, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Microsoft SQL Server

5.0 last year

Comments: My experience with Microsoft server is very delightful, I am an independent contractor and I own my own business, so I'm always on my computer, Microsoft server has everything including my data secured and safe, I never have to worry about my data

Pros:

The pros of Microsoft server, it helps support enterprise management and it also helps store your data securely, without worrying about your data security.

Cons:

The cons of Microsoft server, is whenever your Internet are interrupted, you will definitely lose access to your software data.

Fiach
Director in Italy
Computer Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

The best Database to use with Windows-Native applications

5.0 last year

Comments: I've used SQL server since version 7, which is more than 20 years ago, and still use it every day (Although, not version 7!)

Pros:

If you are using C# / .NET on a Windows server, then Microsoft SQL server is the natural choice. The free edition is fine to get started, and once you out grow it, you can afford the license fee (hopefully!)

Cons:

It's very expensive, given that there are free alternatives like MySQL. CSV importing is a pain, when it doesn't need to be.

Wassim
Associate Professor in US
Computer Networking, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft SQL Server: An RDBMS that is Lagging in the Database Industry

3.0 2 years ago

Comments: I do believe that Microsoft has improved dramatically the performance and features of MS-SQL Server in the last decade but still many performance tuning on the algorithmic level (especially in concurrency support) has to be targetted.

Pros:

I mostly like the integration features that Microsoft worked on hardly to make its Visual Studio IDE seamlessly integrating MS-SQL Server which makes the development process really streamlined and rapid whether using C#.NET, VB.NET, or the Web ASP.NET. The common language platform features in .NET leverages the RDBMS capabilities of MS SQL Server in development and production environments.

Cons:

The performance of MS-SQL Server lags with concurrent user access. Concurrency support has to be worked on to better compete with industry leading RDBMSes such as Oracle and DB2. Even MySQL can surpass the performance of MS-SQL Server in many concurrency management configurations.

Prashish
Developer in US
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Jr. developer

5.0 2 months ago

Pros:

Easy to use, not complicated, easy to use for coding. Easy to download

Cons:

Hard to find the debug, not friendly for the new user.

Humberto
Systems Engineer in Colombia
Import & Export, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Successful data management and administration

5.0 last year

Comments: A great tool for database administration and management, the ability to perform easy tasks in terms of backups, restores and replications makes it one of the great options for productive environments where you work.

Pros:

Its ease and versatility in administration tasks, its great integration with bi and bigdata environments, as well as its stability in production environments.

Cons:

The biggest disadvantage I see is that it is not as mature in its implementation in unix environments.

Mariachiara
Professor in Italy
Higher Education, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

SQL Server in teaching

4.0 5 months ago

Comments: I'm using it at school to teach SQL language and web developing

Pros:

Possibility of using it quite everywhere

Cons:

installation that sometimes crash and has to be dome again

Maheshvarideen
Security in India
Alternative Medicine, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Microsoft

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I am using it only but many people are doing it and its result is very good.

Pros:

it is very good software it gives very good server i am using it for almost two years

Cons:

I have run it for two years its complete result is very good

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Microsoft SQL Server depending on what you need

4.0 10 months ago

Comments: What I liked the most is that Microsoft SQL server offers a "free specialized edition" which I used to test what they actually offered and how good it was.

Pros:

Great features, cross-platform, well equiped, a good search/filter system, data secured, and the permissions system seemed pretty secure.

Cons:

The pricing is somewhat high, and it would run slow sometimes for no reasons, something that reports and analytics wouldn't show.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Packaging & Containers, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Microsoft hight the world technology

5.0 9 months ago

Pros:

Microsoft SQL provides integrated environment for data analysis

Cons:

Mainly cost, and other is complex interface

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

The complete database solution!

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: It's a whole platform that can be installed on any Windows computer, is free for developers, and is well worth a try

Pros:

Excellent relational database management system for massive data analytics; yet, for smaller databases or projects, it might even be too much

Cons:

Since it is difficult to integrate with non-Microsoft products, support for other suppliers and products is not really possible

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

SQL server Aka the OG

4.0 11 months ago

Comments: My first machine language and I have fallen in love with it

Pros:

* best source to extract required data * easy to learn and will get more fun by time you progress in your career

Cons:

* Slow for huge data set loading * intellisense doesn’t work

Gordon
Senior SAP Consultant in Canada
Computer Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft SQL Server will meet all your Database Server needs

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall, Microsoft SQL server is a powerful database server option in the market.

Pros:

- Microsoft SQL server is indeed a robust Database Server option. In this review, I will talk about Microsoft SQL in terms of SAP and compare it to its alternative option in SAP - the HANA Server. - When it comes to SAP ERP, our clients have two options for their database server needs - Microsoft SQL Server or HANA server. Microsoft SQL server is great option that will get the job done. Most of us consultants, have the SQL server installed in our local machines since it is impossible to install the HANA server in our local machines because of the heavy resources needed. SAP HANA requires a minimum of 32 GB ram for example.- Microsoft SQL server is easy to install especially the if you are installing the Express Version which is very light and install quickly. - I did not require much training to be able to use the basic features of Microsoft SQL server and I get a free license for my local machine if you install the evaluation version on your machine.

Cons:

- Compared to SAP HANA Server, Microsoft SQL Server has less analytical capabilities but generally, Microsoft SQL is a powerful database server option in the market.- There is a bit of a learning curve involved. If you want to be able to do some complex tasks in Microsoft SQL server, you might need to employ the use of some learning material.

Enrico
Enrico
Language Technologies Expert in Italy
Verified LinkedIn User
Translation & Localisation, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Empowering Enterprise Data Management with MS SQL Server

5.0 last year

Comments: MS SQL Server is the cornerstone of our operations, most of our products are based off it. It just works, that's all.

Pros:

Integration with the MS ecosystem, scalability and reliability of the product.

Cons:

Licensing costs too high for non express configurations.

Samuel
Business Analyst in UK
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Microsoft SQL Review

4.0 6 months ago

Comments: Generally good, little complaints but it isn't a market leader either.

Pros:

It was a simple and effective tool to ETL data from ERP sources and analyse data outside the system.

Cons:

Slightly aged looked, appears to be a bit old and could do with a refresh.

Earl
systems engineer in US
Retail, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

businesses go to solution for databases

5.0 last year

Pros:

ease of use and integrationalong with support option makes it a premier product

Cons:

licensing costs, be sure to purchase the correct version and edition

JOHN
President in US
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Versatile DMBS for all businesses

5.0 last year

Comments: I have developed software for SQL Server for over 20 years and am happy with how it fits the needs to small businesses.

Pros:

Integration with Access, Excel. C#, and many other tools. Easy to migrate data in and out.

Cons:

Would prefer a data and schema comparison tool that's built in to SSMS rather than having installing Visual Studio and an extension.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Create a structure and store for analysis

5.0 last year

Pros:

Best tool to handle Enormous data for your data modules and analysis

Cons:

Hard for scrolling in tables when we have huge lists and if the scroll option can be replaced with some search setting it would be easy.

Matt
AM in US
Automotive, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft SQL Server

5.0 8 months ago

Pros:

The software is easy to use, and the view makes it easy to see all the tables.

Cons:

I do not like that it does not have a commit and rollback feature.

Valerian
Support in Georgia
Accounting, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great RDMS for middle-sized companies.

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall Microsoft SQL Server is a very useful software. My daily working process is linked with this program. And it does its job well.

Pros:

In my opinion Microsoft SQL Server is the leader on the market. Performance is great. Installation is so easy.

Cons:

Microsoft SQL Server requires special knowledge to use. I need to know syntax, standard language to manipulate data. Also it is suitable for only little and middle sized companies that store not so much data.

Mohamed
Marketing in Egypt
Banking, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Microsoft SQL Server review

5.0 12 months ago

Pros:

What I appreciate most about it is how dependable and simple it is to operate. Under heavy demand, it operates efficiently and guarantees fast execution with little downtime. This is essential for our company

Cons:

Software could be updated to interface with a variety of cloud services that are open source. Sometimes the software breaks because it is too many inquiries

Tychique Le Saint
Tychique Le Saint
Graphic designer in France
Verified LinkedIn User
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My opinion of Microsoft SQL Server

4.0 last year

Comments: Quite simply, my experience with SQl-server is perfect. I've been using it for nearly 2 years and it has helped me a lot in my business intelligence project. It's wonderful to use.

Pros:

As a relational GBD system, it's the perfect tool for data analysts. It enables users to extract, transform and download the data they need in a matter of seconds.

Cons:

it requires more data storage to install the DB engine than other SQL DBs.

Fatih
IT Manager in Türkiye
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The first thing that comes to mind when talking about database is

5.0 last year

Pros:

A program that can handle heavy workloads with the appropriate hardware. The express version is also used in many software.

Cons:

It consumes a lot of hardware resources. If your hardware is not good, it responds very late.

Serhat
Serhat
Senior Software Developer in Türkiye
Verified LinkedIn User
Banking, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Developer Friendly

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: All companies I worked for had MS SQL Server. I also used it as a database. I have gained a lot of experience especially in creating tables, procedures and jobs.

Pros:

We usually use it to keep our own inventory. We chose it because it has a corporate architecture. My favorite features are automatic code completion, creating parts such as tables and indexes without writing code, high level of authorization, multiple users working on the same data, and having a software-friendly interface.

Cons:

When I first started coding, I used MS SQL Server as a database. I've been using it for about 15 years. So far, it has never upset me and there is nothing that I dislike.

Anthony
Anthony
IT Technical Project Manager in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Hardware, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A performance database but can carry high licensing costs

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: We use SQL Server to handle all our ERP softwares backend database and deliver business critical data in a fast and responsive way.

Pros:

SQL Server is a fast performing database that allows us to scale and replicate our systems to multiple sites and the cloud.

Cons:

Licensing costs can be restrictive for smaller organisations and also complicated to understand.

James
Senior IT Technician in US
Furniture, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

I like using Microsoft SQL

5.0 last year

Comments: Been using this for over a year now and its been a great help whenever I need to give reports to our department heads regarding our customers

Pros:

I'm not a data analyst that mostly use SQL. But I used it from time to time to create reports for our department heads.

Cons:

not really sure if there's one. I'm sure any sql experts can say a thing or two but not me