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Microsoft SQL Server

8.6 / 10
Microsoft SQL Server
8.6 / 10

What is Microsoft SQL Server?

Apply intelligence across all your data with SQL Server 2019. Whether your data is structured or unstructured, query and analyze it using the data platform with industry-leading performance and security.

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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft SQL Server won the following awards in the Data Integration category

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Microsoft SQL Server Ratings

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89 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+85 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Microsoft SQL Server?

2% Negative
4% Neutral
94% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Data Security

84

Administrative Features

84

Batch Integration

83

Metadata Management

82

Real Time Integration

81

Synchronization and Replication

81

Data Quality Profiling and Cleansing

80

Data Virtualization

80

Exception Handling and Notifications

79

Multi Channel Support

76

API Management and Orchestration

76

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Breadth of Features

92

Business Value Created

91

Ease of Implementation

89

Ease of IT Administration

89

Quality of Features

88

Availability and Quality of Training

86

Ease of Customization

85

Usability and Intuitiveness

85

Ease of Data Integration

84

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

82

Vendor Support

78

Microsoft SQL Server Reviews

Abhay C.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Seamless Integration, Performance, Price

Likeliness to Recommend

9 / 10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

The features that set Microsoft SQL Server apart are its high performance, strong security features, extensive business intelligence capabilities, ease of interface with the Microsoft ecosystem, and adaptability to a wide range of development requirements.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite feature of Microsoft SQL Server is its smooth interaction with the Microsoft ecosystem. Efficient data management and analysis workflows are promoted by ensuring interoperability with other Microsoft applications and streamlining tasks.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One potential downside of Microsoft SQL Server is its licensing fees, especially for large-scale implementations.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Examine documentation and community resources, carefully consider your needs and budget, take advantage of Microsoft's cloud offerings for scalability, and keep up with new features for optimization.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy
  • Effective Service

Fatima R.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Best product

Likeliness to Recommend

9 / 10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Built-in Business Intelligence and Analytics: SQL Server comes with built-in business intelligence (BI) and analytics features. These include tabular and multidimensional modeling with SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), paginated reports with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Hybrid Cloud Capabilities: SQL Server offers easy database deployment and management between on-premises and cloud environments thanks to its hybrid cloud capabilities.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Enterprise-grade Features: Advanced security features, high availability choices, and reliable disaster recovery solutions are just a few of the enterprise-grade features that SQL Server provides. The demanding specifications of enterprise environments are satisfied by these characteristics. Analytics and Business Intelligence: SQL Server comes with built-in analytics and business intelligence features like SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). With the use of these tools, users can construct processes for data integration, generate reports, and analyze data.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Challenges associated with Upgrades and Migrations: Changing SQL Server editions or databases between on-premises and cloud deployment models, for example, can be difficult and time-consuming procedures. During these changes, users can run into problems with data transfer, downtime, or compatibility. Limited Support for Open Source Technologies: Despite the fact that SQL Server has made progress in integrating open source technologies, such as Hadoop and Apache Spark, some users may find that the platform's support for these technologies is less extensive than that of other database solutions with native or more deeply integrated support.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Put Strong Security Measures in Place: Put strong security measures in place to guard sensitive data and SQL Server databases against breaches, illegal access, and data loss. To improve security posture and regulatory compliance, make use of features like auditing, role-based access control (RBAC), Always Encrypted, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), and audits. Test Recovery methods and Backup SQL Server Databases Often: To guarantee data resilience and integrity against data loss or corruption events, test recovery methods and backup SQL Server databases frequently. Create thorough backup and recovery plans that are documented and adapted

Pros

  • Effective Service
  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable

Prakash A.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Likeliness to Recommend

10 / 10

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

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