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Vendor: Microsoft
4.2 out of 5
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As of February 2025, the mindshare of SQL Server in the Relational Databases Tools category stands at 20.1%, down from 23.1% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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CategoryRelational Databases ToolsFeb 27, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersFeb 27, 2025Download
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Educational Organization
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Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
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Government
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Retailer
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Healthcare Company
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Comms Service Provider
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Insurance Company
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University
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Energy/Utilities Company
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Hospitality Company
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Construction Company
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PJ
Professional Services Manager at Business Intelligence DA
Verified user of SQL Server
Feb 19, 2022
Product version discussed: 2019
Good performance, well-priced, trivial to set up, and helpful support

Pros

"The technical support that Microsoft provides is great."

Cons

"SQL Server doesn't have proper bitmap indexing, proper columnar databases, or proper implementation of materialized views."
HS
Works at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of SQL Server
Jan 28, 2021
Product version discussed: 2019
A stable, scalable, and easy-to-deploy solution that pretty much covers everything

Pros

"It is a pretty good solution. The on-premise version 2019 has many features, and they had introduced a really good and stable environment in version 2019. It has very good integration with big data clusters and other things. It covers pretty much everything that you can do with a SQL server. You can use any language to connect to it, which is not there in other solutions. They have also introduced Python, and it also has ArcScale. PaaS is a modern, scalable database. You can use Power Automate and a lot of features in this. It is very easy, and you don't have to worry about versions and upgrades. Microsoft keeps on adding new features to this solution. Microsoft is improving its connectivity on an ongoing basis. It connects well with Office 365. If you see something not working, in a couple of weeks, it is going to work because there is a team working on it. You can vote for the things that are missing, and Microsoft can work on them depending on the product that they're launching. "

Cons

"There are a lot of improvements in the cloud space about which we open a case with Microsoft every now and then. These improvements are not in terms of features or functionality. They are more related to their own compatibility or connectivity on which they keep on working to improve the product."
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Azizul Haque - PeerSpot user
AVP, IT Division at NCC BANK LIMITED
Verified user of SQL Server
Feb 12, 2022
It has eliminated all kinds of inconsistencies, and it is reliable, secure, and fast

Pros

"It is secure, and it is fast. For our present database size, we are using the Always-On feature on SQL Server so that our transactions are replicated among three servers. If one server goes down, we can find the data from other servers. We have benefited from this feature."

Cons

"It needs to be improved to handle big data for large volumes of transactions for big industries. As compared to Oracle Database, SQL Server is not suitable for big data or large organizations where the database size could be more than 100 GB or more. In our country, for a large database and a large volume of transactions, we normally use Oracle Database. Most of the large banks are shifting from SQL Server to Oracle Database because of its slowness. "
RK
Senior General Manager at Worly Plumbing Supply, Inc.
Verified user of SQL Server
Mar 26, 2024
Easy to use and provides good speed and data recovery

Pros

"Agent service is a good feature of SQL Server, where you can schedule certain tasks."

Cons

"SQL Server is an expensive solution"
PeerSpot user
President at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Verified user of SQL Server
Nov 16, 2021
Veteran solution with critical log shipping feature

Pros

"One of the things I most like about SQL Server is the log shipping piece. This is a great feature."

Cons

"In the next releases, I would only like more enhanced backups and more restore points. "
AhmadTalha - PeerSpot user
Product owner at Digitt Plus (AFT)
Verified user of SQL Server
Mar 22, 2024
A robust and secure solution that helps to store data

Pros

"SQL Server is essentially the backbone of every microservice. From a developer's perspective, it is the backbone of all microservices. The tool enables data retrieval, set data, and essential operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of applications. In essence, it is the integral part that keeps applications operational. "

Cons

"The GUI needs improvement. From a technical perspective, it's quite complex, which may not be a problem for individuals with technical backgrounds like ours, especially since we've encountered similar interfaces. However, navigating the GUI can be challenging for newcomers or product owners without technical experience. For example, as someone transitioning from a developer role to a product management role, I find it relatively easy to use the GUI. But for those without a technical background, it's much more challenging to grasp what's happening. "
PS
Project Advisor at A private sector Company
Verified user of SQL Server
Jan 2, 2017
Product version discussed: 2008/2012
The MSBI features SSAS, SSIS as well as SSRS together, has enabled us to build a data warehouse for our Enterprise.
Kapil Dev Khatri - PeerSpot user
Database administrator at K electric
Verified user of SQL Server
Nov 17, 2024
Helps monitor queries and identify which indexes need to be created in the databases

Pros

"SQL Server's most valuable features are its user-friendly nature and cost-effectiveness."

Cons

"Currently, I do not face any difficulties with SQL Server as all options and documentations are available. "