Microsoft SQL Server

Relational database management system for data analytics

About Microsoft SQL Server

SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDMS) designed to help businesses of all sizes analyze structured or unstructured data across various data environments including Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, MySQL, and more. It enables administrators to track the performance of databases, monitor data lakes, and handle data warehousing operations on a unified platform.

Features of SQL Server include multi-language support, compliance management, data classification, automated alerts, full-text search, and more. It allows software developers to manage big data environments and deploy data clusters of containerized instances of Apache Spark and Hadoop Data File System (HDFS). DevOps teams can also utilize in-memory database capabilities to track the performance of business workloads.

SQL Server provides extract, transform, and load (ETL) capabilities, which enable users to extract business data from various sources, create custom workflows, execute aggregation, deduplication, or merging of data, and export the transformed data into destination databases or files. It allows employees to store digital objects including dynamic management views (DMVs), procedures, indexes, constraints, and transaction logs in a centralized repository.


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Overall rating

4.6 /5
(1,859)
Value for Money
4.3/5
Features
4.6/5
Ease of Use
4.3/5
Customer Support Software
4.3/5

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Filipe
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

SQL Server review

Reviewed on 10/03/2020

SQL server is great, because i can use the same language same application, and for small customers...

SQL server is great, because i can use the same language same application, and for small customers it uses free option, and only for best performnace or bigger data need to pay for it
Can use it locally on on cloud

Pros

SQL Server is a great system to develop databases with great functionalities like jobs, procedures, functions ans so one

Cons

For me the only think not so good is performance for bigger batabases, but for me between 10GiB and 15GiB works fine

Alternatives Considered

Oracle Database

Reasons for Choosing Microsoft SQL Server

SQL server is lot less expensive and have a free option for small aplications or for small customers

Switched From

Oracle Database

Reasons for Switching to Microsoft SQL Server

SQL server is lot less expensive and have a free option for small aplications or for small customers
Kylie
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Very useful

Reviewed on 16/04/2023

Pros

I really like the functionality of the software and the number of features it has to offer

Cons

It was a little confusing at first figuring out how to get around on it but the tutorial was very helpful

Bruno
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  • Industry: Program Development
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

A Great Start To Database Management

Reviewed on 20/07/2021

Microsoft SQL Server software has many facets, more positive than negative. But it is undoubtedly...

Microsoft SQL Server software has many facets, more positive than negative. But it is undoubtedly one of the favorites of web developers and internet marketers.

Since it is ideal for database management and has warranty. On the other hand you can have many tools to optimize its operation, which you can equate to multiple useful guides provided by the same company.

Pros

Is quite secure, it guarantees the security of the databases, it is very easy to configure unlike other database management programs, the installation and configuration is easier. And it also has data recovery support.

Cons

Cost, there is a free version that can be used, however for more advanced data-driven applications and functions, you will need to make a considerable investment in higher versions of the software. Also, additional investments in Microsoft software may be necessary if your company uses some or no Microsoft infrastructure.

Alternatives Considered

MySQL and MariaDB

Reasons for Switching to Microsoft SQL Server

Actually, it was my teacher who suggested using this program to evaluate us.
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Industrial Automation
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Enterprise DBMS

Reviewed on 09/02/2023

Pros

We had to migrate our free databases to SQL server because we reached many gigabytes in a few tables and needed a fast and reliable software to handle it and integrate with some BI products. Microsoft SQL Server had no issues and works really fine.

Cons

License costs are major issues , but any other paid database costs about the same. It is still a bit overkill for us but we are looking at using it in the cloud as a PaaS.

Alternatives Considered

Oracle Database

Reasons for Choosing Microsoft SQL Server

Very big tables and need to consolidate databases to integrate with BI

Switched From

PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB
Angelo
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Reliable Database Management System

Reviewed on 25/04/2023

Pros

Can handle large databases.Excellent performance and query optimization.

Cons

Limited compatibility with non-Microsoft operating systems.

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Microsoft SQL Server FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions for Microsoft SQL Server.

Microsoft SQL Server offers the following pricing plans:

  • Starting from: $13,748.00/one-time
  • Pricing model: Free Version
  • Free Trial: Available

SQL Server offers a 180-day free trial for new users, after which the software is available across various pricing tiers Enterprise - $13748 Standard (per core) - $3586 Standard (server) - $899 Standard (CAL) - $209 Developer – Available to users for free Express – Available to users for free Additional cost for subscriptions and add-ons include - SQL Server Enterprise - $5434/year SQL Server Standard - $1418/year Big data node cores - $400/year

Microsoft SQL Server has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

Microsoft SQL Server supports the following languages:

English

Microsoft SQL Server supports the following devices:

Microsoft SQL Server integrates with the following applications:

Microsoft Azure, MySQL

Microsoft SQL Server offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat

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