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Microsoft SQL Server

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Last updated March 25th, 2026

# Page 72 - Reviews of Microsoft SQL Server

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BE

Brett E.  
ESM Manager  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The Standard in Server Technology"

February 15, 2018

5.0

Pros

The SQL Server solution is a very robust solution with lots of features that make managing your data much easier.

Cons

The cost of maintaining the solution can get pricey if you try to add components individually. The best is to use it within a Microsoft shop solution.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Digital Sales Manager, Net New Enterprise & Corporate  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "SQL Server easy to use"

December 4, 2018

4.0

Overall, simple great experience. Super intuitive and easy to use if you are familiar with Excel

Pros

Very intuitive if you are familiar with how Excel spreadsheets work. Clean interface.

Cons

I don't have any cons. Maybe if the help icon was a little bit more visual by showing video demonstrations. I have to go to youtube for help.

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RB

Ramon B.  
Professor  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A unique database engine that scales from small computers to large computers"

May 10, 2018

4.0

Pros

Regarding Scalability: It adapts to the needs of the company, supporting from a few users to several thousands. Centralized companies or distributed offices,

Cons

Is the huge amount of RAM that you use to install and use the software. One of the disadvantages of SQL is that if you want to practice it will not make you useful because it prohibits many things have restrictions.

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AJEET KUMAR S.  
Technical Lead  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "SQL Server"

November 5, 2019

5.0

overall it is very awesome server applicationfor database management.

Pros

It is the best available server in market to handle lots of database securely and in a correct way to fetch and store data online

Cons

It is a costly server application for small size business and to store data online. backup need to be done properly

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AS

Alan S.  
Student  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best database tool in the market"

March 30, 2018

5.0

Great database for enterprise level.

Pros

The ability to connect to many databases concurrently is outstanding. Very reliable and easy to manage your data. I've only just begun using this tool and it clearly stands out compared to other database engines currently.

Cons

I have yet to see any cons although the price was a concern at first and there was a slight learning curve to it too.

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BD

Bhawin D.  
Research Assistant  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Very smooth data processing"

March 1, 2020

4.0

Microsoft SQL Server is one of the best database management system.

Pros

Microsoft SQL Server is very useful server for database management. It has special features that handles different types of database.

Cons

It has many special features. I m not sure about the cost. It may be expensive for a small size company. I m using this platform via university.

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nC

nicole C.  
instructor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Does it's job"

August 29, 2018

4.0

Pros

It keeps my computer doing what it does so I can do what I do.

Cons

I have no understanding of how this works so really have no cons. It does it's job, every once in a while I have to have tech support walk me through turning it back on when it kicks off.

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VJ

Vanisha J.  
Client service  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Very helpful software"

December 4, 2019

5.0

Pros

This software is very helpful as you can create and run lot of different queries and resolved them very quickly and efficiently without any help if other people.

Cons

I feel this software is very good for those who know how to do SQL. But as a new user this should have some sort of training guide and demo about how to use it.

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benjamin N.  
Tech writer  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great for security sensitive projects"

July 6, 2018

4.0

Pros

MsSql is a great software to use especially for DR backups. It is easy to manipulate and it has a very innovative user interface

Cons

One has to have a prior understanding to SQL language in order to make use of MsSql. It is not just for anyone to install and manipulate without knowledge

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YP

Yashashree P.  
Product Management Analyst  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Best SQL server"

May 26, 2022

5.0

Pros

I have used multiple SQL servers in past but I like the Microsoft SQL server because it's easy to use and its fast.

Cons

I can't think of any cons of Microsoft SQL server

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Client Support Representative  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Light training helps, but a top program"

October 23, 2018

4.0

I have used it to run reports on data within my company. It has helped me make a big picture using preexisting data to make forecasts.

Pros

SQL is great for running analysis, reports and working with large data sets.

Cons

It takes a little while to become familiar with all of the tools and training definitely helps.

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VV

Valentin V.  
Business Analyst  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "The best software for big organisation"

December 15, 2018

5.0

Use only in my work, good product.

Pros

Many opportunities to organize the database for a company, perhaps the best.

Cons

Sometimes the mistakes that come out are not very clear.

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Vini A.  
Plant Head  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "SQL Server"

January 25, 2019

5.0

Pros

Microsoft SQL Server is a Relational Database Management System used to organise data in tabular form. Data is stored in tables in a rows and columns fashion. MySQL language is used to insert, retrieve, modify and delete data from database.

Cons

It requires proper training to use SQL Server and configuring with IDE.

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AD

Ajay D.  
Automation Tester  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "SQL Server is Quality Oriented Software"

August 26, 2019

5.0

This software help us a lot in order to play with data of our application. We have very huge database but sql server handles it easily and very faster.

Pros

It can connect with any application as a part for database handling. SQL server is fast and reliable software, it work very smoothly.

Cons

Required more number of compatibility software of Microsoft in order to use SQL server. Even if one small package software is missing sql server is not worked at all. Installation is also challenging, tooks more time for installation.

Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server

Because of the efficiency, smoothness and better result of the data. After doing the POC for long we have selected this software for our application.

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JJ

Jerin J.  
Student  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great RDBMS platform"

March 3, 2020

4.0

A hostel management system for our institution was developed using this.

Pros

These are quite a lot easier than that of MySQL and has quite a lot more features. They give full support to triggers and other instances

Cons

The main problem I face is that SQL servers are mainly designed to run on windows when I wish to host ine in ubuntu.

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NB

Nate B.  
Supervisor  
Warehousing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Robust and reliable"

June 17, 2022

5.0

Pros

SQL Server is powerful and reliable. It does what it needs to do without crashing or letting you down.

Cons

SQL Server can be slow. It definitely isn't as sleek as newer competitors, but much like excel, it's features are unrivaled.

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Nancy L.  
Owner and Business Consultant specializing in Mobile apps, sales, marketing, and small businesses.  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Nice Server"

October 31, 2019

5.0

Good experience and will continue to us SQL Server for our data.

Pros

SQL Server is a good server for retrieving and storing data. Works well with many programs on our network.

Cons

Takes a bit to set it up and can be confusing. Microsoft's help desk needed to walk me through a few steps

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Tax Associate  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "review"

September 6, 2018

5.0

Pros

the complexity of the queries that I am able to pull

Cons

the amount of time that it took me to learn this software

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EM

Eliz M.  
Ing. Industrial  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "I use the application, to review the data tests of the applications that are developed or data adju"

November 16, 2017

5.0

It is easy to use, it is very easy to adjust data or review test data that allows faster corrections at the time of development tests

Pros

It is a simple database manager, very inductive, you can search and change data quickly and easily. It is easy to install.

Cons

Comparing with other software really what I do not like is that it is auto commit, this should be configurable.

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TB

Thomas B.  
Student  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "My review"

February 8, 2023

5.0

Pros

The product was easy to use. During my studying of database systems and management I learnt it easily using this Microsoft SQL Server

Cons

Nothing I did not like about this app. I used it for the whole semester

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Brandon K.  
Accountant  
Machinery  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "SQL Server Review"

October 10, 2018

5.0

Pros

Backs up your data so that it can never be lost. The file integration is great, easy to take any file type with data and convert it into your sheet. It is fast and easy to use

Cons

A little high in price. Uses a lot of your computer's memory which could be a big deal if you do not have a lot of RAM

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JL

Joshua L.  
Station Manager  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Top of the industry solution deserves its place"

October 12, 2017

5.0

Pros

Fast, simple to use in a difficult market space, SQL server is a huge benefit in database development.

Cons

It has a learning curve and some things are non-intuitive, but nothing that can't be overcome with adequate training.

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VR

VISHAL R.  
Lecturer  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SQL Server is a Database Management System"

November 11, 2020

5.0

SQL Server is used to store and manage data in a systematic manner to get useful information from the database.

Pros

SQL Server is designed and built to manage and store information.

Cons

I have not feel any missing features or any difficulty in using.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Founder & CEO  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "SQL Server is one the best there is!"

November 9, 2018

5.0

I solve business needs with SQL Server by running sql codes easily and efficiently all the time. It executes commands very quickly with no errors. I just love SQL Server.

Pros

Running query commands easy and simple every time.

Cons

I do not really dislike anything but customization maybe time consuming.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Senior Programmer  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great Data Server"

April 10, 2019

5.0

We have a game which let the users connect to our server, but we want them to sign to a newsletter. So everytime they do so, we save their data an put it on this sql database, so every time we want to send an email, we can just filter them by the content we are going to send and then do the job. Sql server has been a great tool for achieving that.

Pros

So basically, sql server is a great option if you are willing to have great databases in your company. Such as item database or customers, it has great algorithms for making quick searches, which is normally a downside it a lot of sql databases.

Cons

It's no so user friendly if you do not know a lot of databases, but you can totally can get the hand of it in no time.

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