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Microsoft SQL Server

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# Page 29 - Reviews of Microsoft SQL Server

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Geoff G.  
President  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The golden standard for database servers"

July 30, 2018

4.0

Pros

SQL Server is the go to database server that will work with almost any software and is widely support by Microsoft and a legion of professionals. It is a very mature and established product that shows the refinement of being fine tuned for years. Most people learn how to use databases with this product group.

Cons

Server administration is never an easy thing and SQL server is no exception. It can be very archaic and detailed for what is needed. There can be options you are completely unaware of that need to be engaged to operate. While you can be bombarded by the number of options available that you will never need.

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mS

madhu S.  
SE  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sql Server Review"

August 13, 2020

5.0

The overall experience is very good. Easy to connect , run the query and also establishment of back end connection.

Pros

The sql server is easy to connect in many ways like Windows authentication or sql authentication , The sql is used to connect many Development app like Visual Studio , Eclipse etc .The main think i like is writing stored procedures in sql .The Query execution is so fast even 1 Lakh data can be Executed so easily.

Cons

The least thing i found about the software is error statement , some times an extra space can cause a huge problem , and throwing the error which is not likely understandable.

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RW

Ron W.  
IT Mgr  
Consumer Goods  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Perfect Ubiquitous Database Solution"

February 9, 2021

4.0

Overall good. Accepted by the technical community at our company as a secure database.

Pros

The ease of setup and the tight integration with other Microsoft tools. The best part is the availability of talent; both internally and external consultants.

Cons

The stored procedures can easily become overly complex in terms of maintenance. We have internally resolved this complexity by keeping the developers to use as simple as possible solutions in their solutions.

Alternatives considered

[MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)

Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server

See above. Limited features.

Switched from

[MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)

Not enough features in MySQL.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
System Analyst  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Product With A Good Support Community"

May 17, 2019

4.0

Great performance on day by day operational records with a good taste of consulting data for analytics. The installation is quickly and the overall performance is perfect for migration data or SQL version.

Pros

The performance of day by day operational records.

Cons

If you don't have basic knowledge, could be strongly handled it.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
IT Consultant  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Our production environment would be at a loss without SQL server."

April 10, 2018

5.0

Pros

Our primary ERP relies on Microsoft's SQL server, and it's been running steadily for years. Microsoft makes it easy to install, and easy for anyone to administer.

Cons

The only downside could be for the budget minded, but otherwise I have nothing bad to say about this product.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Senior Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SQL Server Review"

October 3, 2018

5.0

Administrating and managing transactional databases for Microsoft Dynamics Nav Software.

Pros

It’s a powerful transactional database engine, with the capability to integrate external databases and analyze data.

Cons

If you are not managing the transaction log file, the database can grow uncontrollably.

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MT

Miguel T.  
Developer  
Outsourcing/Offshoring  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "No better way to manage large sets of information at an enterprise level"

August 5, 2019

5.0

We needed to feed a large data set with information every day, so we can produce proper reports. So far, SQL Server can handle all the data request that we had in mind, providing also security features and stability

Pros

Incredibly powerful and full of business and enterprise-oriented features, along with security features.

Cons

The configuration is extremely tedious, requires high-level knowledge

Alternatives considered

[MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)

Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server

The security features included in the software, and the security features for enterprise-level requirements

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Undergraduate engineering student  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sql"

June 29, 2019

5.0

I use this software is very comanly.its very easy to use and easy can learn.everyone can use this .this is the beat one I had in my undergraduate life

Pros

Its easy create,easy handling ,easy matain, very user friendly , very goood software for the developers.

Cons

no matter its almost good one for the developers

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
CRM Campaign Engineer (Data Analyst)  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Used for retrieving the data from various systems and analyze its field variability"

October 31, 2019

5.0

Basically using it to get the data from various databases. I also used it to further clean the data and use Tableau for visualization.

Pros

The ease with which I can type my queries and its user interface works really well.

Cons

There is nothing much i dislike about the software other than the installation time.

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JE

Jun E.  
MIS Supervisor  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MS SQl Server Review"

February 10, 2023

4.0

Pros

Using a query to connect /create a complex connection with the database to get the results I need to see. Also, the SQL Server agent I used to create a backup plan for different kinds of backups at different times of the day.

Cons

Creating table indexes as it constantly bothers me.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Technical Success Manager  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Tobi's SQL server review"

July 27, 2019

5.0

Pros

1\. Rich Documentation - This enabled be to quickly get up to speed with MS SQL server 2. Advanced features like : SQL message broker service 3. Availability of a free versions to both novice and developers alike

Cons

I can't think of anything I do not like about SQL server.

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Darpan P.  
Tech Lead  
Information Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Love this database"

May 26, 2020

5.0

Great database. Go for it! Will be a good one to work.

Pros

Everything is great about this database. Easy to use. Efficient. Robust and can be integrated with other apps too.

Cons

There isn't anything that I don't like about this database. I do not have any disadvantage to list down.

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Gregor G.  
Analista Especialista Programador  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ideal for current companies"

April 18, 2019

5.0

Wherever I worked, they always had this system, it's quite capable

Pros

It has a wide range of functionalities that will make it easier for you to work with this database. Monitor and verify has never been so simple

Cons

The compatibility between versions can be a serious problem in migrations. Not using standard sql delays my work

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Co Worker  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to install and use"

August 21, 2018

4.0

SQL is so needed with so many Microsoft products so you’are better get use to use it.

Pros

After you have install it and do all the fixes you need to do it is very easy to use and maintain.

Cons

Some tasks might be a little hardish to do. If you are not sure what you are doing, find out first.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Product Owner  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Used everyday for database management"

July 31, 2018

5.0

Pros

1\. T-SQL is easy to use for ad-hoc queries 2. Great speed to process large set of data 3. SQL Profiler is great tool to trace queries 4. Well documented

Cons

1\. Long installation time 2. Cost is often not feasible 3. Specialized knowledge required for query tuning

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Ankur K.  
Programmer Analyst Trainee  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Microsoft SQL Server "

May 30, 2021

4.0

Pros

Creating and running queries to to return required data. Debugging of queries. Creating a trigger and running it. It allows us to connect to multiple databases.

Cons

Debugging of stored process is not easy. Sometimes running queries on big tables makes it slow. Migrations are complex in Microsoft SQL Server.

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AS

Austin S.  
Analyst  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great for DM and Analysis"

April 7, 2021

5.0

MSS has been a great tool and has allowed our teams to integrate with more cloud services and automate many processes

Pros

MSS is the premier tool for SQL databases and its wide range of data points to connect to and cloud options make it easy to integrate and set up in almost any scenario

Cons

MSS can have cumbersome features and if not configured properly it can allow for security gaps to occur

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Anthony J.  
Programmer  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "As a programmer, this tool helped me in building my apps and career."

June 5, 2018

4.0

Pros

This tool has full pledged tools and features for any of your database administration and management needs.

Cons

For users to fully appreciate this software, a fair share of experience in SQL is required. This could be bothersome to beginner programmers/administrators.

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Trisha M.  
FA Advisor  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We have used SQL server for our web based applications for a long time. "

May 10, 2018

4.0

Pros

It is efficient and our IT team has the expertise to run this product smoothly with limited error or interruption.

Cons

Seems most institutions are looking at moving toward a cloud base system as it is more universal and less extensive to maintain once implemented.

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Ashish V.  
UX Designer  
Internet  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Database storage made easy "

November 15, 2018

4.0

Pros

Procedure debugging is quite easy with SQL Server, I like how it hints on optimizing the performance post debugging. Community edition is always free to use.

Cons

It takes lot of steps to setup, the 2017 version doesn't have great compatibility with SQL Express.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Director of DevOps  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The SQL engine. Period."

December 29, 2018

5.0

The RDB of choice when availability and security are top priorities

Pros

Higly reliable Always-on makes it an ultra-available DB Encryption at rest with per-db encryption keys Great support for XML and JSON Fantastic analytics support

Cons

Full-text could be better Indexing is very heavy

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JB

Julian B.  
Director  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent robust database platform for businesses of all sizes"

December 5, 2019

5.0

I have been using SQL Server for over 10 years and have followed it through the versions as new features have been added. I regularly recommend it to clients looking for database solutions to help manage their business and it always delivers.

Pros

SQL Server is an easy to use database platform that is reliable, secure, robust, scalable and performs well. The free Express version is more than sufficient for a lot of businesses particularly if you are moving up from an Excel or Access solution.

Cons

It can expensive when you move up to the Enterprise grade versions but these are overkill for many business requirements so that is not often a problem as many users do not need the features in these version.

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EM

Efrain M.  
SOPORTE TECNICO  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sql para mediana empresa"

January 14, 2023

5.0

es mas rápido el Software de la empresa

Pros

si su version es Express, es gratis y no representa gasto para el usuario final

Cons

la version de pago es a partir de 10 gb de tamaño de base de datos

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JN

Jeff N.  
Web Manager  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Microsoft SQL Server for Non-Profits"

November 20, 2023

5.0

Pros

Its a fantastic software, super powerful. It makes it very easy to get things done. The software that you use to edit records comes with it so you don't need to purchase another software

Cons

Expensive, too much for a non-profit. We had issues with it after a year or two.

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EO

Eugene O.  
Business Development Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very ambiguous system"

August 10, 2018

4.0

Pros

The main thing that I appreciate in SQL Server is the ability to store in the database and process information collected in Excel-format or CSV. The second point is the ability to create backup copies of important information for us. And in general, it is SQL Server that we use to organize databases for our large client projects. This system has proved to be reliable, although I have some claims to it.

Cons

The system is too slow and in order for it to function more quickly, a powerful server is needed. And it also happens that the database stops working at the most appropriate moment and it is not possible to understand the cause at once.

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