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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 11 months ago

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.

Luis Miguel
cco in Mexico
Telecommunications, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

MS SQL Server the best through the years

5.0 last year

Comments: We've been working with MS SQL Server for years and now, it is reliable and capable to cover the new BI and Cloud trends.

Pros:

Even when through the time new technologies emerger to the scene, MS SQL server still be the best option to enterprise solution, due they easy deployment and unified access with MS technologies make even now the best SQL Manager.

Cons:

the licensing scheme turns a quite complecated in definition process.

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 last year

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.

Victor
SmartPlant Solution Architect in Spain
Computer Software, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

SQL is my preferred database management tool

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: My overall experience with SQL would be perfectly described as stable and fluid. There is a huge amount of documentation and communities that helps me solve any issue I encounter with it.

Pros:

One of the things I like the most about SQL is the fact that most of my industry works with it, so its easy and convenient to use and gather workflows that suit us and implement them in new projects. Other than that, I haven had any issue with SQL so far. Its robust, is fast, and simply works for every task we use it.

Cons:

Maybe this is something general for databases, but we usually struggle with Hardware when working with big SQL databases, since SQL will use everything it has available in the server.

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 9 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

Juan Antonio
Juan Antonio
IT Consultant in Mexico
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Powerfull and flexible tool for data management

5.0 10 months ago

Comments: I was able to create and manage relational databases efficiently and securely. It was also able to perform data analysis and visualizations with ease, thanks to integration with other Microsoft products.

Pros:

Their Data access control and security for users. Powerfull tools to manage, store all corporate data.

Cons:

the cost may be an issue for small copanies

Christian
Software Development in Canada
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

SQL Server Review

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: It has worked very well for our desktop applications.

Pros:

It is straight forward and is a relational database.

Cons:

It could have more modern syntax updates.

Tanner
Integrity Engineer in US
Oil & Energy, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Queries Made Easy

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Overall this product is very easy to use

Pros:

Very easy to connect to databases and write queries

Cons:

There wasn’t anything about the program that I didn’t like.

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 4 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.

joel
joel
CEO in Congo - Kinshasa
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Best database management system

5.0 10 months ago

Pros:

I also appreciate its interoperability with several data management platforms.

Cons:

What I deplore is the slow start-up of all these services.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

SQL Server Management Studio 18

5.0 last year

Comments: Overall, a great experience over the last 13 years of use. Easy to set up databases, query them and performance is great.

Pros:

The interface is very easy to use and once you have connected up, the expandable and collapsible views of your databases, tables, stored procs, views, sql jobs etc and easily viewable and excellent to navigate through. You can customise the icon and buttons to suit your setup preferences. The performance of SSMS has dramtically increased over the past few years and the features and functions they offer are great. For someone who has been in support and not a full fledged developer, this is an excellent enterprise tool to manage your data and connect it with .NET applications.

Cons:

Nothing as of yet. I have found it to meet my needs each and every time.

Andres Ernesto
Andres Ernesto
Developer - Data specialist in Peru
Verified LinkedIn User
Consumer Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

My Opinion

5.0 12 months ago

Pros:

It's very difficult for it to leave you wrong, it's the number 1 relational database manager on the market, a software with years of maturity and with a large community

Cons:

I think there are managers who handle larger amounts of data more easily.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Insurance, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Like this SQL

5.0 last year

Pros:

They incorporate other softwares which make your job easier such as SQL complete and SQL source control.

Cons:

Sometimes there's access issues or connections issues.

Rony
Accounts Manager in United Arab Emirates
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Powerhouse of Data Management

4.0 last year

Comments: My overall experience with Microsoft SQL Server has been highly positive. The platform's robustness and scalability have empowered us to efficiently manage and analyze our data. The advanced query optimization and indexing capabilities have ensured optimal performance for our applications. The seamless integration with other Microsoft tools and technologies has enhanced our productivity and workflow. While there were some areas for improvement, such as the learning curve and occasional performance issues, Microsoft SQL Server remains a reliable and powerful solution for data management. It has been instrumental in helping us unlock valuable insights and make data-driven decisions.

Pros:

Microsoft SQL Server impressed me with its standout features that revolutionized our data management experience. The robustness and scalability of the platform allowed us to handle large volumes of data with ease. The advanced query optimization and indexing capabilities ensured optimal performance and fast retrieval of information. The comprehensive security measures instilled confidence in the protection of our data assets. The seamless integration with other Microsoft tools and technologies enhanced our overall productivity. Microsoft SQL Server has become an indispensable tool, empowering us to effectively store, manage, and analyze our data.

Cons:

While Microsoft SQL Server offers powerful data management capabilities, there were a few aspects that left room for improvement. One drawback was the complexity of the platform, which required a steep learning curve and technical expertise. The licensing costs, especially for enterprise editions, might be a limiting factor for smaller organizations. Occasionally, the platform's performance could be affected when handling extremely large datasets. The documentation, while extensive, could benefit from more detailed examples and tutorials for complex scenarios. Despite these limitations, Microsoft SQL Server remains a robust and reliable choice for data management, but addressing these areas for improvement would further enhance its usability.

Sai
Sai
Client Project Manager in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Internet, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Perfect for data storage

4.0 last year

Comments: Experience using Microsoft SQL Server has been really good

Pros:

Retrieving and accessing data is efficient through Microsoft SQL Server. It is very secure and it has really competent features and applications

Cons:

Support with Microsoft SQL Server can be better, time to resolution takes longer than expected

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

Microsoft SQL Server

5.0 6 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.

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 11 months ago

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.

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

My opinion

5.0 10 months ago

Comments: Sql for me is so good for data management. it leads me easily organize and designed database and store in safe.

Pros:

SQL Server is easier to use and setup. it is very good for database management

Cons:

Managing sql server can be challenging for beginners

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

Microsoft SQL Server review

5.0 10 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

natia
Financial Officer in Georgia
Retail, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Software that will help almost all kind of business.

5.0 12 months ago

Comments: Overall SQL Server is a modern product from Microsoft that offers many features. My daily working process is linked with it. And i strongly recommend this product.

Pros:

Microsoft SQL Server is one of the best software in database field. Nowadays all business needs database. SQL Server can handle a huge number of data. It helps me to manage, retrieve, update data. It works great.

Cons:

First thing what i don't like, it's price. In my opinion, that is high for my region. The next thing is that SQL server requires high performance computer. Memory capacity must be large as well.

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.

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 last year

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.

Waleed Ahmad
Waleed Ahmad
Software Developer in Sweden
Verified LinkedIn User
Financial Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best relational database management systems

5.0 last year

Pros:

Best thing about SQL server is its support from Microsoft and its community, when you are stuck on something you can easily get help on internet about it.

Cons:

Management studio can be a bit better and user friendly.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Food Production, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A software with limitless potential.

5.0 last year

Pros:

We have a global monitoring system for our organization and we can monitor performance of individual plants to the level of a single unit. This is an amazing fact

Cons:

Sometimes the data filters are lost because of so much population on a single page. its a human error but could use some help