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Microsoft SQL Server

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Last updated March 25th, 2026

# Page 73 - Reviews of Microsoft SQL Server

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AO

Adriaan O.  
Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Very Powerful"

August 11, 2019

4.0

Pros

It is a wonderful SQL database server and allows you to do so much

Cons

Requires knowledge of SQL queries in order to use the software

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TQ

Tasleem Q.  
CEO  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MS SQL server not a replacement for Oracle"

February 22, 2018

2.0

Its good for learners and beginners but not for professionals

Pros

Very easy to use as compared to oracle Easy to manage and maintain with tools easy to start work with

Cons

Performance is very poor as compared to other sql servers not reliable for enterprise solutions very expensive product

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LL

Leah L.  
QA  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Works great"

July 19, 2019

4.0

Pros

This is awesome for querying and running certain scripts

Cons

Very challenging to teach to someone with a non technical background

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Tour Guide  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Versatile data management software."

June 4, 2018

5.0

Pros

Very user friendly and ability to program any automation and database management requirements from customers to inventory

Cons

Does require programming knowledge to customize reports and data mining but all very straightforward and easily built.

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BA

Bland A.  
TSE  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Microsoft SQL Server - BI Edition Review"

May 29, 2020

5.0

Pros

it is very advance technology in IT aspects.

Cons

very hard to use, there should be some way to make it easier with a simple HMI

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AS

Artyom S.  
Game Designer  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Excellent database software"

January 6, 2019

5.0

Pros

Using SQL Server, I have the opportunity to fully support the reports, as well as manage the databases. In case of need, I can easily export information to CSV.

Cons

It happens to me that during use, the SQL Server software begins to consume an order of magnitude greater amount of RAM in a personal computer than usual.

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TS

Tyler S.  
IT Pro  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "SQL Service is a business standard for a reason"

November 13, 2017

4.0

Pros

I've found that using SQL Server has been smooth sailing ever since we've set it up. As long as you know how to use SQL properly, everything should be a walk in the park

Cons

No real negative about Microsoft SQL Server, but rather SQL itself. Learning the syntax may be the only downside, but its a needed requirement

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Business Data Analyst  
Internet  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Not the best "

May 9, 2018

3.0

Pros

SQL server is an okay tool to use. I think there are much better SQL softwares out there to get the job done.

Cons

Not a fan of the interface. It is also kind of expensive . Overall I don't like the pricing behind it. Too high to justify.

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Michel G.  
SEO/SEM & Digital Marketing Strategist  
Internet  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Slightly monotone, but does the job well"

October 12, 2018

5.0

Pros

Any kind of database is easily modifiable and editable in this platform. The new design seems to be more appealing and less analog.

Cons

There are certain formulations and automations that should be available to compile the data better.

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MB

Mohammed B.  
Software Developer  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Microsoft SQL is the one stop solution for all the Relational Database requirements."

March 14, 2018

5.0

Pros

The best part of this server is the command line. Almost everything is encompassable on the command line which makes db administration much easy.

Cons

The user interface overall can be improved. A better gui range of options can replace the command line wherever required.

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OC

Owen C.  
Owner  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Sql"

January 17, 2022

4.0

Once you get it up and working it's wonderful

Pros

If your going to use a Microsoft server this should be your only choice.

Cons

It is complicated to setup and work with.

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VG

Vivek G.  
Mobile app developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Data management"

July 23, 2019

5.0

Good expereince with lot of work and business advantage. Easy to maintain and store data

Pros

Its easy to use . are really fast and safe to store the data. Queries are really fast to retrieve data and scalabilty option is also good

Cons

There is nothing in it to dislike. Its a complete package

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Russell C.  
Email Marketing Manager  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Awesome resource, if you know SQL"

October 1, 2018

4.0

Pros

It got the data and information I needed. It took me a long time to learn enough SQL to do what I needed comfortably. Moving forward it will be easy.

Cons

I wish there was a bit more of a tutorial and a more simple FAQ to read.

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DS

Dinesh S.  
SA  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Best for OLAP"

October 25, 2019

4.0

It was a great and wonderful experience with SQL Server.

Pros

Performance is great with this Database, I got required throughput for my application without any issue.

Cons

As its great for most of OLTP platforms, Microsoft should make some enhancement for same kinda OLAP apps.

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JA

Joy A.  
Secretary  
Aviation & Aerospace  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great software for work"

November 6, 2022

5.0

Pros

I found this software to be very useful for work in many capacities.

Cons

No complaints about this software, customer support is very helpful.

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LM

Libby M.  
It analyst  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great Product "

November 19, 2019

5.0

Main use of the product is to pull data out for reporting purposes.

Pros

Easy skill to pick up and great software to work with. Great for any database work. Have used the tool for multiple jobs.

Cons

After you learn SQL the tool is very easy to use. No real cons if you already have the Microsoft office products.

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SM

Steven M.  
Data Analyst  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Microsoft SQL Server"

August 26, 2020

5.0

My overall experience has been just fine, this is a solid product with Microsoft backing it up. It's the SQL equivalent to a Toyota Camry; you'll get there, and it won't be flashy, but it gets the job done.

Pros

Microsoft SQL server is a great tool to use with SQL, I mean it's Microsoft, so it's probably going to be good no matter what, you're also going to know how it's going to be laid out too. It may not be my favorite editor, but it's a solid choice for sure.

Cons

This may be a petty complaint but I would love to see an official dark mode added, also updating the overall look to make it feel more "2020" instead of "1990" might be nice too.

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JN

Juan N.  
Consultant  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "If you are a microsoft client you'll definitely will take advatage of the conectivity and full functionalities it offers."

August 10, 2018

4.0

Pros

Is an excellent tool, easy to maintain and simple to create jobs, stored procedures, views, analysis of data.

Cons

The cost of the licensing is too much, this is the only downside I have found with Microsoft products but for everything else are great.

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TL

Trent L.  
Network Administrator  
Machinery  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Industry standard for this solution"

August 22, 2019

4.0

Works well. Can't do some of the main business functions without it.

Pros

Works. Lots of support - via manufacturer and online. Robust and varying versions to deal with size of application needs.

Cons

Complex. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it does require some sort of tweaking for best performances.

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PF

Patricia F.  
Student  
Museums and Institutions  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Money and time saver"

January 31, 2019

4.0

I was struggling with buisness financial hardships until i used the sql server it has cut cost of running multipal servers by 75%

Pros

The fact that you can run all servers on one machine saving time and money

Cons

There is no not liking this product everything About it is great

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TS

Thiago S.  
Financial Analyst  
Banking  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "A great tool choice for relational database administration"

May 23, 2019

5.0

A great tool choice for relational database administration. We use extensively within the company for data processing, insertion, updates and exclusions.

Pros

The cost benefit of the tool compared to competitors in the market.

Cons

The difficulty of configuring a clustered database.

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hsS

harmandeep singh S.  
Graduate Assistant  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Any person can work with MS SQL"

November 15, 2017

4.0

Pros

Error logging and indicators Colors keywords Allows for easy formatting Allows for multiple tabs Allows for multiple subqueries

Cons

Would prefer more built in queries for DB optimization rather than having to find scripts on the internet. Data encryption Security Fuzzy SQL logic

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Full Stack Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "RDBMS for Windows "

February 10, 2022

5.0

Pros

First choice for Windows servers is absolutely the Microsoft SQL server. Stable and full of any kind of feature to manage your databases with confidence.

Cons

A bit cumbersome but there's a reason for the many features it has, including BI.

Review Source

AEG

Arif Emre G.  
Manager  
Computer Hardware  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "SQL Review"

November 6, 2022

4.0

Pros

It allows you to transfer your data to the database in your projects and use it back in an easy way.

Cons

Sometimes data is recorded incorrectly in the database.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Engineer in Test  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great Experience. "

February 22, 2018

5.0

Pros

Microsoft SQL Server is really good relational database management system. Easy to use with knowledge of SQL

Cons

Microsoft SQL Server sometimes gets heavy with large database but still manages efficiently. I do not find major drawbacks

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