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Microsoft SQL Server

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Last updated March 25th, 2026

# Page 79 - Reviews of Microsoft SQL Server

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AC

Angie C.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "SQL Server"

October 13, 2016

5.0

I feel SQL Server is far superior to other platforms I have worked with. The products we develop have much more flexibility and functionality than previous ones.

Review Source

EH

Elisa H.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "SQL gives us Independence"

April 5, 2017

4.0

Using SQL has allowed us to continue using our Access based programs. We have not lost any time due to learning a new software, but the programs runs better.

Review Source

CA

Christian A.  
Owner  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Is the good for small busne"

May 18, 2017

4.0

Search easy, data consulting is good

Pros

Essay to set up, search motor good, easy upgrade, multilengual system and easy to buy, install queacly

Cons

If the data is damage not recovery easy, for bigger data is to easy to damage and los data, if you no have license the suppr no work

Review Source

JS

Jasmine S.  
Analyst  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Time saving"

September 29, 2017

5.0

Pros

I really like how quickly I am able to pull useful data that is already formatted in a way that I can just paste it into Excel for further data manipulation

Cons

I have to actually be in the office in order to use it. I can't connect to the database even when on the VPN

Review Source

RI

Rufat I.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Best DB ever"

April 14, 2017

4.0

5 years ago I started to use SQL Server. From that time I am very happy with this server. Because I can store my data in db very easily

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BG

Barry G.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Not to bad"

March 1, 2017

3.0

Was a little hard at times but over all I say pretty good experience in the short time I had with it would recommend to other sites

Review Source

CK

Christine K.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "SQL Server DB User"

October 26, 2016

4.0

SQL server is very user friendly. It has a great point and click environment. Installation is simple and easy to configure

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JS

Johnson S.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "My database is sql"

April 17, 2017

4.0

As a web developer sometimes i write desktop program and that time i use sql. It is the fast db for windows programs.

Review Source

kL

kemi L.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Needed for SQL Developer"

October 6, 2016

4.0

Quality product, obviously needed for large organizations to manage their data. support is difficult to wade through.

Review Source

AA

Aakanksha A.  
Assistant Manager  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A great way to Analyse data "

May 28, 2021

4.0

It is a great tool to visually analyse data which is very large.

Pros

It is quite simple to learn and understand and is very user friendly. There are lot of simple courses available to use.

Cons

There are some company specific queries which are not universal and thus makes it sometimes difficult to use.

Review Source

ER

Eric R.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Microsoft SQLserver Review"

April 5, 2017

5.0

Loaded with functionality, easy to use. Provides the backbone for our company. Recommended to any size company.

Review Source

mM

matt M.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "works great"

October 6, 2016

4.0

Love working with sql and business queries are fast and reliable for everyday business and internal needs.

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SA

Syed A.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Senior Business Systems Analyst"

October 5, 2016

5.0

It is very user friendly and easy to use with powerfull tools. I would recommend this to every one.

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SM

Somadatta M.  
Trainee  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Really good to have knowledge on this"

March 12, 2018

4.0

Pros

T-SQL remains consistent and SQL server has been evolving rapidly in multiple technologies we can also get good support when needed.

Cons

One has to be in Microsoft's Ecosystem to use SQL Server and Cost is bit high. Monitoring SQL Server performance.

Review Source

PK

Pranjal K.  
Graduate student assistant  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Amazing experience "

October 6, 2016

5.0

I have previously worked with Microsoft sql servers for various projects and it was a pleasant experience working with what capterra had to offer. The ease of connections provided by capterra was commendable.

Pros

Ease to use, and number of functionalities

Cons

None

Review Source

AAV

Alessandro Alvise V.  
Business Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Very powerful"

November 20, 2020

5.0

Overall Sql server is a well built and rich of potential tool.

Pros

As always Microsoft is trustworthy. Sql is a very powerful tool and it benefits of a large community. if some problems arise you can always find a solution on the internet

Cons

There are not some real cons, it is a kind of software that requires learning, but the learning curve is not too steep.

Review Source

EM

E.J. M.  
Business Analyst  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "SQL Server"

January 14, 2020

5.0

I taught myself how to use SQL using this software. If I used anything else I would have not been as confident.

Pros

It's really easy to see all of your databases and I like the ability to query multiple DBs at the same time.

Cons

There is nothing I dislike about the app. I have used it in previous employment and it has served its purpose both here and there.

Review Source

TW

Travet W.  
Tax Associate  
Accounting  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Steep Learning Curve"

June 26, 2022

2.0

Pros

I can see the potential uses for this software to make database management easy.

Cons

I have tried to learn SQL before. It is fairly complicated and difficult to learn well enough to use for practical queries.

Review Source

SG

Sam G.  
Architect  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great Experience "

October 8, 2016

5.0

Loved using sql server. The new report generators are great. Performance improved lot. Still way to go.

Pros

Usability

Cons

Help

Review Source

VS

Varun S.  
Design Engineer Intern  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Powerful Database "

December 6, 2017

4.0

Pros

Reliable; relatively easy to administer; huge amount of paid and free books, videos, blogs, forums, third-party products available; actively being improved by Microsoft. Free Express edition for desktop and small server databases up to 10GB.

Cons

It can be pricey SQL Server often challenged to due to limitations of integration to 3rd party software like MySQL etc.

Review Source

RG

Reinaldo G.  
Analista de Sistemas  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Um dos melhores Banco de dados do Mercado"

August 9, 2022

5.0

Pros

Robustez, segurança e facilidade na implantação e manutenção

Cons

O custo de implantação da versão SQL Server full é um pouco elevado

Review Source

RBS

Raghu Babu S.  
Software developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "SQl server "

May 16, 2019

5.0

Pros

It is having automatic database tuning option and diferancial backups.

Cons

I don't find any cons or negative about this software.

Review Source

eP

eneifer P.  
assistant manager  
Banking  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "great funtion"

July 23, 2019

4.0

Pros

is very easy to improve at work , If you need to create data or information

Cons

the price isn't cheap comparing other products

Review Source

PK

Panagiotis K.  
Student  
Computer Networking  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "SQL Server Review"

November 27, 2018

5.0

Pros

It is reliable and compatible system that can help for enterprise and student projects.

Cons

It needs a lot of resources to work properly.

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