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Microsoft SQL Server

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Last updated March 25th, 2026

# Page 36 - Reviews of Microsoft SQL Server

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Engineer  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent RDBMS software"

August 11, 2019

5.0

Pros

Good data connection. Easy to extract reports for convenience.User friendly and easy to configure.

Cons

License cost is high. The data will take time to retrive.

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VL

Van L.  
Software Engineer  
Computer Hardware  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Using MS SQL"

June 14, 2020

4.0

This is a great database software to store data and provides features for replication, stored procedures and views as well as indexes to increase performances from complex queries.

Pros

I like the feature to set up to sync from an internal database to one in DMZ. This allows me to have a setup that protects all the confidential data within the company's network and only have public data synced in the data used for customers on the DMZ.

Cons

The only downside to using MS SQL is if the database is complex and data do get too large, the performance of the server seemed to have gone down.

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GN

Guy N.  
Developer  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "All you need in a database platform"

May 17, 2022

5.0

Pros

Has a lot of functionality for efficiency of data handling. Widely used and therefore has many tutorials and answers to questions online. Also integrates with all tools.

Cons

When querying a remote DB, fetching the data takes time. When not indicated that it's remote, people can think that the query is problematic when in fact it's not

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Social Media Coordinator  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best platform for large data storage."

January 18, 2019

4.0

It is one of the best relational database management sysem, as a database server it helps in storing and retrieving data Its also helped our company improve server performance. It also helps in maintaining the security. For our company it's worthy and useful for the price we pay.

Pros

The main advantage is that automatic installation includes all needed features. It is used in small to large business needs, but mainly very supportive for companies in need to store large data. It has the best security features.

Cons

It is very useful for data storing and retrieving but when it comes to smaller companies, the software is comparatively expensive and more advanced. Keeping that aside it the best platform for vast users.

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Sahil S.  
dot net developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sql Server"

September 14, 2018

4.0

Pros

Easy to use data storage server built by Microsoft. Rich in its amazing feature to handle the big data.

Cons

High cost, only affordable by big organisation.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Systems Administrator  
Plastics  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Database Software"

December 6, 2018

4.0

My overall experience has been good. It can be tough to support when you aren't a DB admin, but for the most part there are good helps out there on Google that can guide you through most things.

Pros

MS SQL Server has been in the game longer than anyone. They really have worked out the bugs and frustrations of other database services. SQL Server can get very granular as far as access and permissions go which is a security guys' dream.

Cons

It requires a full time team to properly manage SQL Server and to take full advantage of all the features.

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DR

Dan R.  
Senior Application Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A good way to go for on premise database needs"

February 26, 2021

5.0

SQL server has been an easy and reliable solution for an on premise database. It does what it needs to well, and if it meets your requirements, it is worth using

Pros

SQL server is an easy to use solution if you need an on premise database. It is easy to integrate with and interact with, especially via tools like SSMS. It is reliable and performant

Cons

There are of course limitations with SQL Server, and eventually the need to migrate to a cloud platform may occur.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Cyber Security Specialist  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Manage large amount of data | Backup restore data easily "

January 21, 2019

5.0

Pros

Microsoft SQL server helps manage large number of data very efficiently. Smoothly works with other Microsoft softwares and services like IIS servers. Many databases can connect to one SQL server. Easy to make database backup and restore.

Cons

Licensing cost is high, must have to purchase for commercial use.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Process Technician  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the bests DB in the market"

October 19, 2018

5.0

Pros

It\`s a powerful database that you can use for a small application or a large application, it works very well

Cons

No cons, for me really is the best database

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aM

anilu M.  
Programmer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft SQL it is the best database system i have used in my experience"

August 30, 2022

5.0

Pros

The ease of use, structure that manages and its different features, in general everything makes its use easy and efficient

Cons

The fact that it is paid software, because you must have a license at all times for its use

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Tom P.  
Technical Consultant  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "First choice for database management on Windows platform"

January 26, 2020

5.0

Pros

The management console, the ease of creating SQL queries, the stability and scalability.

Cons

Steep learning curve if developing own platform and backend db

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FB

François B.  
DBA  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The backbone for our data"

June 27, 2018

5.0

Ease of setup and internal management, plus great reporting capabilities with included Reporting Services.

Pros

The graphical user interface, which as opposed to certain competitors' doesn't look like it's a quarter of a century old, and allows you to do pretty much anything faster than by lenghty typing.

Cons

The Microsoft licensing policy, which is about as clear as mud at the bottom of a pit at night, and the complexity required when upgrading the number of cores on an instance (Be ready to waste hours on the phone a being a ping-pong ball between departments).

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Business Consultant  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great for Data Related Work"

September 12, 2018

5.0

Pros

Personally I never had to dig down to deep with SQL Server as data analysis was never my main job, but for for my use of running queries to retrieve data from databases it's been great and very easy to work with. Feature-wise everything is available as far I am concerned. A free trial is offered as well.

Cons

Only con I can think of is the slightly steep learning curve. Once you spend some time with SQL Server you do learn the ins and outs for running queries, but it was a bit confusing at first.

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VR

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

### "Sql Review"

August 2, 2018

4.0

handling database of the large companies

Pros

vast features english like query language easy to learn from internet

Cons

very heavy sometimes hangs my system slowness

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Thomas G.  
Director of Technological Infrastructures Division  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Database"

September 18, 2018

5.0

Pros

The UI of the management studio can help the user to do easily every database task.

Cons

The management studio wasnt possible to be downloaded seperetly.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Programmer  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best engine for all business levels"

December 20, 2018

4.0

Pros

The performance in general and the great variety of versions...

Cons

The consuming of RAM memory in my computer... sometimes i have to reboot the engine.

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BC

Brian C.  
Senior Data Analyst  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Integration with Office and other MS products"

December 5, 2019

4.0

I have been very pleased with the ETL tools available through SSIS and the modeling tools through SSAS. Some of the more complex ETL and data modeling I have to do is made easier with these BI tools

Pros

If your organization uses a lot of office and other MS products for it's BI purposes, sql server BI Edition has a great set of tools and will integrate pretty seamlessly with your other products.

Cons

Although they're getting better, sql server falls far behind in performance when compared to other products (IBM Cognos/Netezza, Teradata, etc.), and the BI tools are less extensive.

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Elliott B.  
Senior Web Developer  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very Good Database"

October 24, 2018

5.0

Compared to MySQL both are very similar. Would slightly prefer MySQL server because it a little easier to manage.

Pros

Extensive documentation and excellent community support from other users. Very rarely have any issues.

Cons

I primarily use 'Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio' to manage databases locally and the software is lacking in some core features like data export which are handled much better through PhpMyAdmin. Could also benefit from some good online database editing tools which currently seem to be lacking.

Review Source

Dhruvil V.  
back end developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "microsoft SQL Server review"

January 21, 2023

4.0

Pros

it is a good tool for database and data processing. it is value for money.it has customer support of microsoft and faith of microsoft.

Cons

i don't dislike any feature about this software.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Vice President  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great database management system"

April 25, 2023

4.0

Pros

One stop solution for all your database requirement.

Cons

If SQL is being used by someone who does not know how to write codes then you have to supply that person with code and tell which code to use for a particular purpose. Interface is not very institutive.

Review Source

MM

Matt M.  
IT Support Specialist  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "This Act Doesn't Need a SeQuaL"

April 15, 2019

5.0

Pros

SQL Server is easy to get set up and running with, and migrating databases from an old installation was very easy. Having a graphical frontend that is easy to connect and get up and going with is also very helpful for when you just need a visual of what your data looks like, easier to pull up an at a glance view than a console screen.

Cons

The cost for a business to use SQL Server over some other options can be pretty high if you're not able to use the Express version. We recently had a very pricey upgrade process because we were feeling the limitations from Express and couldn't continue to use it, and the software vendor it was connected to doesn't support mysql intallations.

Review Source

Kim B.  
Accountant  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SQL Server"

August 22, 2018

5.0

Pros

I like the quickness of the responses I receive.

Cons

It can be difficult to get the information out of the software to like an excel spreadsheet.

Review Source

Filipe M.  
Engineering Team Lead  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Robust Database Engine"

July 26, 2019

5.0

Pros

Robust, efficient and powerful. Can be used both for small or big products/factories

Cons

If you scale too much, the price may turn prohibitive.

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Md Anwar H.  
IT Manager  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "User-friendly Database"

March 1, 2019

5.0

In our property we are using SQL Server 2017 since February 2018 and this SQL Server to the purpose of our Property Management System Database. We are keeping all our transaction data in this database

Pros

Mostly bi like the graphical interface is very user-friendly

Cons

It's very easy to do operate and to do backup and restore process is very easy

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George S.  
Founder  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the best relational DBMS's on the market"

January 14, 2019

4.0

Pros

Performance Capabilities Ease of use Toolset

Cons

SQL server can be expensive given that there are alternative solutions (MySQL, Postgres etc).

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