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Microsoft SQL Server

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# Page 71 - Reviews of Microsoft SQL Server

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IM

Ilayaraja M.  
Technology Architect  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Database for Mid-Size Organizations"

January 21, 2019

3.0

Overall a good RDBMS system for mid-size DBs. Easy to use with .net based applications. .Net development using Entity Framework makes it really easy to work with SQL Sever.

Pros

Simplicity and ease of use. Feature rich IDE - SQL server management studio (SSMS).

Cons

Lack of support to group the related stored procedures (i.e. something like an Oracle PL/SQL packages). It is difficult to version and maintain the related stored procedures without such concepts.

Review Source

JR

Joshua R.  
Owner  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "SQL Server BI Addition"

July 12, 2018

4.0

I would recommend this software. It is a little expensive, but if you have the capital to so do, invest in this. It is easy to use and does an exceptional job of analyzing data.

Pros

Nice Interface Easy to Use Great for data analytics Great for Reporting Great software for someone who isnt an expert

Cons

There are a lot of features, but theres so many its hard to find them all. Some features are hidden under drop down menus

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OO

Obinna O.  
Implementation Manager  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A robust environment"

December 15, 2016

5.0

A very useful software for small or large organizations. I have used SQL Server for over 10 years and I am always amazed at how robust it is. I have used it for very large DBs and very small DBs, and it has been able to scale appropriately in each case.

Pros

Scalability and close integration with the Windows environment.

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RH

Renaud H.  
Developer  
Research  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "My employer made me use this for couple of years"

June 27, 2019

4.0

I would almost always chose an opensource DB instead of SQL Server (MariaDB, PostgreSQL) nowadays

Pros

Relational Database itself if a pro compared to NoSQL Simple to get going SQLServer Management Studio

Cons

Cost Not many features compared to Oracle

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Ted T.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "SQL Sever DB"

November 3, 2016

5.0

SQL Server is as straightforward and friendly as any Enterprise scale Database will get. There is enough documentation and expertise online that anyone should be able to learn how to run basic quires to help service themselves.

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RJ

Rob J.  
COO  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good"

September 13, 2017

4.0

Pros

What I like most about this software is that it is fully functional with so many different types of software!

Cons

What I like least about this software is that it can really get confusing for the novices. After some training though its certainly usable.

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Jason W.  
IT Support  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "It's SQL"

May 19, 2021

4.0

It's never crashed on me once, that alone has me very happy.

Pros

The most important thing for me is stability. There's nothing worse than having your app crash ad you have to start over. Hasn't happened once with Microsoft SQL Server.

Cons

Quite a lot to look at if you are only look to do some simple queries. But that's normal for this sort of thing.

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JG

Jamie G.  
Replenishment Buyer  
Retail  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "SQL Saves Time "

December 12, 2019

5.0

SQL Server has made my job and my fellow colleagues job much easier.

Pros

I am not a coder or software engineer but I use premade queries to make my job a lot easier. Within a few seconds I am given an abundance of information that would otherwise take me minutes to find.

Cons

For my purposes of use there is nothing I can say I like least. It provides all types of data at my fingertips.

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AS

Andras S.  
Application Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "It is ok"

January 10, 2021

4.0

Pros

\- Performance of the DBMS - Import & Export functionality

Cons

\- Not easy to understand - mistakes could crash the whole database - system

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Product Consultant  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "SQL Server user"

October 8, 2018

5.0

SQL helps us securely store data and information that we wouldn't be able to otherwise

Pros

I use SQL Server at work and I would not be able to do any of my work without it. It speeds up processing times and allows us to securely house information

Cons

The interface is a bit clunky and the learning curve is a little steep but other than that it's fine

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JB

Jeffrey B.  
Senior Technician  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great Database tool for when it is needed"

September 28, 2018

5.0

Pros

Can create almost any kind of table and databases that you can imagine, with the right admin.

Cons

For businesses trying to set something up, it can get expensive and time consuming to get the right admin to make sure everything is set up correctly

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AS

Ashish S.  
Analyst  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A fast and efficient relational database management system for applications"

January 23, 2022

4.0

It's a solid RDBMS software, no doubt about it. But there are a lot more cheaper options out there as well.

Pros

It is fast and easy to use. Data integration is easy. Backup and recovery of data are very good in SQL servers.

Cons

It is very expensive when compared to its peers.

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Chael C.  
Analista Técnico  
Government Administration  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "An excellent option to complete your Database"

August 4, 2018

4.0

Pros

I like this software because is easy to manage, you can storage very easy and hold a large amount of data and you can efficiently structure the query with SQL. Other thing that i like is the programm provides you high secure database and what people access your data.

Cons

One of the bad things is the price for the server license for data storage in the market.

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BP

Binu P.  
Financial accountant  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft SQL Server review"

April 8, 2021

4.0

Microsoft SQL Server is a great product for the storage of data securly

Pros

Microsoft SQL Server is a great product to have the files stored secuarly and accessable any time from anywere

Cons

Microsoft SQL Server can go slow sometimes and delay the process of upload and download this will not help always.

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MM

Molly M.  
Retired  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent Product"

December 20, 2018

5.0

I have been using SQL for over 15 years. It is so easy to learn and can interact with so many other database brands to pull information from or to. You have no limits on the number of records.

Pros

Fast loading, easy to learn, user friendly

Cons

The price for small businesses can seem costly.

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RC

Rob C.  
Senior Consultant  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SQL Server is my preferred enterprise database software"

March 9, 2021

5.0

Overall, SQL Server does everything I need it to do for my job. Better than other database software.

Pros

I find SQL server to be the most intuitive database software I've used. I'm not a DBA, but I have to use databases regularly. Compared to Oracle, I find it much more intuitive.

Cons

I think getting the software set up initially was a bit of a long-winded process. I needed to get assistance from a colleague to set it up.

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GC

Glen C.  
Sr Technical Support Manager  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SQL Server is a great easy to use database. "

December 11, 2016

5.0

I've been using SQL Server for over 20 years and I find it easy to install, configure and use. It's a reliable database

Pros

Easy to install and configure. Good user interfaces that makes logical sense.

Cons

Getting Microsoft support can be harder than smaller companies.

Review Source

GS

Gulshandeep S.  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Enterprise Database Service"

September 6, 2018

5.0

Pros

SQL Server is the market leader of databases used with Microsoft Technologies. Its is very simple and easy to install. Can be integrated directly into visual studio to speed up the process. You store a huge amount of data in SQL server without worrying about performance as it has been specially designed for enterprise applications.

Cons

You certainly need to buy a valid licence from Microsoft, which obviously is not that cheap.

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KB

Krishnakant B.  
intern  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Know more about microsoft sql server"

November 17, 2022

4.0

Pros

One of the many pros of using SQL is its security for data storage and also ease of use for data transfer and data retrieval.

Cons

One of the few cons of SQL server is it's slow speed of fetching data.

Review Source

Wasiullah W.  
Project Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Microsoft Sql Server: The best BI tool"

January 26, 2022

5.0

I really love using Microsoft Sql Server

Pros

I really like the data extracting feature of Microsoft Sql Server.

Cons

There is nothing I don't like about Microsoft Sql Server.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
System Analyst  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "SQL Server Microsoft's Quality Product"

December 27, 2018

5.0

Have been learning, practicing and assisted in using in the field

Pros

compatible with MS Suite Works Easy to use Easy to update

Cons

update issues compatibility with non MS products

Review Source

OMM

Osama Mahmoud M.  
IT project manager  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to create and maintain and backup database"

November 16, 2017

5.0

Pros

1.All field types available 2.Easy to manage indexes and relationships 3.Easy maintenace plans 4.Db backup made simple

Cons

1.Take database offline is time consuming from the context menue. It has to be done using script. 2.Big size log

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Content Creator  
Online Media  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Our IT people say it works well."

August 28, 2018

5.0

This is fine for running back-end databases for a website or something, not so fine for some in our company who say you basically have to not only know how to use it, but also have to have lists and descriptions of the databases we have in it.

Pros

Easy to set up, not that hard to learn how to use if you're already familiar with how databases work.

Cons

Not quite as "non-geek-friendly" as Excel or even Access.

Review Source

Alexander R.  
17D Cyberspace Operations Officer/2d Lt  
Defense & Space  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Great Relational DB"

September 19, 2018

5.0

Great for managing lots of data very efficiently and securely.

Pros

Highly functional, fast, stable, and feature rich DB. Very easy to index over data. Has resources for query help and tips and disaster recovery. Transact-SQL itself is a powerful language.

Cons

The initial knowledge curve requires some learning for the language itself, and the price could be better.

Review Source

Christine E.  
Business Analyst  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Lots of Functionality"

July 14, 2020

4.0

I query data with select statements and pull just basic information

Pros

You can easily query all the data in the system and update fields or just pull into Excel for additional analysis

Cons

It can be confusing to understand the less than simplistic queries. There is a lot of functionality that you can get lost and have errors

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