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Microsoft SQL Server

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# Page 37 - Reviews of Microsoft SQL Server

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RG

Rob G.  
Db architect  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Gets better every release "

November 7, 2018

5.0

Pros

Especially with 2016+ a ton of new features in the engine make things way more performant. The additional services like SSRS and SSIS are getting love in the cloud and aren’t being left behind. Integration with Azure is becoming easier all the time and there are new offerings to help bring people from other databases platforms to SQL with minimal hurt.

Cons

Most of the complaints are for things that are in the pipeline - support for big data and MLS and RD in the same space/query. Scalability on prem And HA is quirky

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Chief Technology Officer  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Solid Database."

July 12, 2018

5.0

Pros

Microsoft SQL Server is a great product. It is very easy to use and the SQL syntax is very similar to other SQL languages. The database is scalable and speeds are great.

Cons

I wish SQL server was available on mac without having to use other programs like Docker to get it to work. Native apps always work better and it is a pain in a development environment. When you bring on new employees it is one more step to get the setup and ready to go.

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BB

Brian B.  
Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "High performance relational database management system"

April 18, 2023

5.0

Ideal for big businesses and enterprise level applications. It's really good software.

Pros

The performance is outstanding. Includes features like reporting and analytics. Easily integrates with Microsoft products like .NET framework.

Cons

Very expensive though worth it. Available only on windows.

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CS

Chirag S.  
Team Lead  
Information Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the best tool as database provider"

July 22, 2019

5.0

Pros

SQL Management studio, easy to setup and implement. Provide the best support as backend/frontend database. great tool for storing and processing valuable data.

Cons

noting yet and it always improving. Ever new version overcome last limitation and with new feature.

Alternatives considered

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

Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server

Management studio, data process and management capacity.

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PL

Patrick L.  
Business Analyst  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MSSQL Admin"

November 17, 2019

4.0

Database administration. Elaboration of database maintenance plan. Performance monitoring and tuning database.

Pros

Job scheduler, SQL Server Integration services, SQL Server Analysis services, Maintenance plan. Compression per page and per row.

Cons

Memory consumption on the server, database restauration process, disk space management and queue management.

Alternatives considered

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

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Aaron D.  
Owner  
Internet  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The Microsoft database option is a good one!"

July 3, 2018

5.0

SQL Server comes with the Windows Server environment and is a powerful database solution with full trigger, function and PL-SQL support. Great solution!

Pros

MS SQL Server comes pre-packaged with Windows hosting and it's a great solution. It's a robust database with lots of great features and supported by Microsoft. If you're building a .NET application or website, it's a good pick.

Cons

It can be difficult to pull into projects not built within Windows or as a .NET application but within that environment, it's solid.

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Jossmely S.  
Especialista de Redes y Plataforma Tecnológica  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Unites Sql with Internet"

March 20, 2018

5.0

facilitates the creation of solutions to problems with versions, disaster recovery and backup copies. You can transfer databases in a very simple and intuitive way between your local environment and the cloud.

Pros

Graphic environment that allows the administration. allows to work in server client mode, where the information and data are hosted on the server and the clients of the network access it. It allows to manage information of other data servers, it supports stored procedures.

Cons

Huge amount of RAM that is used for the installation of and use of Software, is somewhat expensive. My version 2005 does not allow the compression of data, which generates a lot of disk space.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Telesales Executive  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "used on most of the serves we sell "

September 6, 2018

5.0

Pros

powerful and most practical and also lest with conflicts and compatabilaty issues

Cons

very technical and need to be trained to use

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JL

JENNIFER L.  
Software Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Standard, but cheaper options available"

July 20, 2019

5.0

Pros

Personally love SSMS. Easily integrates with other common software, plenty of online resources, industry standard, very little you can't do.

Cons

Other competitors are catching up in functionality, but offer cheaper solutions. Microsoft will need to offer more pricing flexibility and ease of set up for non traditional users.

Alternatives considered

[MongoDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/)[MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Especialista de base de datos y Middleware  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Using SQL Server for the past 10 years"

January 11, 2019

5.0

Relational databases, my overall experience has been great,

Pros

Because it runs on Windows it´s easier to install and deploy than Oracle (wich runs better on unix like systems than in windows). high availability solutions are great, speciallly failover clusters and always on, Reporting Services is also a great tool for easily creating and automiting business reports.

Cons

The error log is a mess because the error code system does not work as well as Oracle (wich has an ORA- nomenclature).

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Jelson P.  
Director TI  
Packaging and Containers  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft SQL Server is flexible, has great integration capacity with other software"

April 24, 2021

5.0

Pros

Microsoft SQL Server it's very flexible, it has a great capacity to integrate with many data management software such as ERP or BI.

Cons

Like other software, there is a steep learning curve. I know the basics, every day I learn new things about Microsoft SQL Server. It is not a claim, actually this type of situation occurs in almost all programs of its kind.

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VR

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

### "2 Decades old but still works"

February 10, 2021

3.0

Meh ... works but seems old. Newer software does things faster and better ... and a lot cheaper. SQL used is typical MS and not standard stuff used in Oracle/DB2

Pros

Old and Trusted Integrates well to MS Access / Excel GUI Interface is easy and WYSIWYG Active user community and forums

Cons

slow ... slow ... slow Nonstandardised SQL Pretty clumsy to get front-end integrated unless you are using ODBC

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YH

Yuko H.  
Software engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great database"

September 25, 2020

5.0

I have had great experiences with SQL server. All the companies for which I worked so far use SQL server. Some of them used a non SQL database in addition to SQL server.

Pros

I am familiar with SQL server and we can store/update/retreive enterprise level data. It's a big advantage that many people have knowledge of SQL server because many people learn how to use it at school if you are a CS or a related major.

Cons

The data retrieval speed is not as fast as non SQL databases but I understand that SQL server is more stable and great for persisting data.

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John H.  
Senior Software Engineer  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fast and Robust SQL Development"

July 25, 2018

5.0

Pros

As a developer and DB Admin for the past 7 years, I'm very happy with SQL servers uptime and speed. Its nice to have a DB with Microsoft's backing that you never have to worry about.

Cons

I'd like to see improvements to the Management Studio portion of the software to ease and speed up creation of the new database tables and inline editing of existing content. I think they could pull a page from the PhpMyAdmin playbook of database management to appeal more to new users.

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JA

JOSE A.  
data scientist  
Banking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "easy to use"

July 23, 2021

5.0

Pros

its easy to use, making data model to build report is good

Cons

the data type is ambiguous, when i make a insert in table.

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YG

Yesenia G.  
Estimator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "SQL Server review for database usage"

June 29, 2023

5.0

Pros

the language is understandable and of easy acknowledge. Even if you don't do coding, you can put up a database

Cons

i didnt have big issues with the software so far

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AG

Abraham G.  
Fraud Prevention Officer  
Banking  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Jobs experience"

April 29, 2021

4.0

Microsoft SQL has allowed me to carry out the day-to-day reporting within my company for data analysis faster.

Pros

Microsoft SQL is versatile and easy to use, which can be integrated into different servers and databases

Cons

Within the functionalities of Microsoft SQL, in my opinion, the ability to integrate with some data processors is necessary so as not to have to use external tools

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AP

Angelo P.  
Web Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Reliable Database Management System"

April 25, 2023

4.0

Pros

Can handle large databases.Excellent performance and query optimization.

Cons

Limited compatibility with non-Microsoft operating systems.

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JK

Jim K.  
It Tech  
Machinery  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Rock Solid"

August 1, 2019

5.0

Since setting up a new server over a year ago, It has been rock solid in performance. Runs 24 hours without a glitch.

Pros

Easy to setup and get working right out of the box. Lots of options to choose from when expanding an instance or creating new DBs.

Cons

Some the functions are turned off atuomaticall like SPCMD. Older software need to run in a lower compatability setting or they just will not work right with the newer software. Easy enough to do. Other option would be to turn on Lagacy Cardinality, but you lose some the features.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Cloud Engineer  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Solid and stable product from Microsoft"

December 26, 2022

5.0

Pros

It is easy to use and the learning curve is short compared to other technologies.

Cons

Licensing can be complicated and some tasks require you to upgrade tiers.

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VR

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

### "Good and reliable product for storing data and generating reports."

May 23, 2019

4.0

We used it as back end for many web application we have created for our clients.

Pros

It provides structured details for the Query Execution Plan . User defined functions are very useful and are missing from other alternatives like MySQL. Editor is good and provides auto-suggestions. Ability to manage large data. Reporting and integration features with SSRS and SSIS.

Cons

Options to restrict and provide access to different users is little complicated. Too many features which makes it slow. Source safe option is missing

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VR

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

### "Very User Friendly"

July 25, 2020

5.0

Pros

Ease of use for querying databases, analytically friendly

Cons

None--I use this product everyday, and will continue to

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PRATUL S.  
Consultant  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Product"

August 22, 2019

5.0

Pros

Easy to install and use for the org. applications.

Cons

More features can be introduced to make it best in the market.

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GB

Greg B.  
Software Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Does All We Need"

November 20, 2020

5.0

I've used this for several years and have only had issues when transitioning from older versions or when I absolutely have to deal with older versions because a client cannot or will not update. In each of these cases there are satisfactory work-arounds. The latest versions just seem to get better.

Pros

I prefer SQL Server over other db management largely because it's the one to which I've been most exposed.

Cons

I can't think of any specific cons for this.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Full Stack Engineer  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Most trusted SQL choice by companies"

March 27, 2019

4.0

Pros

Security features that are built-in are top-notch. There is enough documentation to get started with on-prem installation on your own. Also, encryption is enabled by default and we do not need to handle it separately.

Cons

With the PHP ecosystem, it is more convenient to use MySQL. MS SQL Server integration can be way better here. Also, MySQL is free so SQL Server license pricing does not make sense for a lot of products.

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