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Microsoft SQL Server

Composite Score
8.1 /10
CX Score
8.6 /10
Microsoft SQL Server
8.1 /10

What is Microsoft SQL Server?

Apply intelligence across all your data with SQL Server 2022. Whether your data is structured or unstructured, query and analyze it using the data platform with industry-leading performance and security. Regardless of where your data is stored, query and analyze it with the data platform known for performance, security, and availability.

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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft SQL Server won the following awards in the Desktop Publishing category

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Microsoft SQL Server Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
Download the entire Product Scorecard to access more information on Microsoft SQL Server.

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

95 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


Emotional Footprint Overview

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product Experience:
95%
Negotiation and Contract:
82%
Conflict Resolution:
93%
Strategy & Innovation:
92%
Service Experience:
95%

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+92 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?

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0% Negative
9% Neutral
91% Positive

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Templates

91

Data Visualization

90

Asset Hub

89

Text Editing

85

Layout Editing

84

Collaboration

81

Drag and Drop Design

80

Social Media Integration

79

Graphics Editing

76

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 88

Ease of Implementation

96

Business Value Created

96

Quality of Features

94

Ease of Data Integration

91

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

90

Usability and Intuitiveness

89

Ease of IT Administration

86

Ease of Customization

85

Availability and Quality of Training

84

Breadth of Features

83

Vendor Support

77

Microsoft SQL Server Reviews

Evans F.

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

Submitted Feb 2025

Powerful and reliable.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

1. Integration with Microsoft Ecosystem: Seamless compatibility with other Microsoft products like Azure, Power BI, and Visual Studio. 2. Advanced Security Features: Offers robust security with encryption, auditing, and data masking. 3. Scalability and Performance: Excellent for handling large databases with high availability and disaster recovery options.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Microsoft SQL Server is its advanced security features, especially encryption and data masking, which provide strong protection for sensitive data.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about Microsoft SQL Server is its complex setup and configuration, which can be challenging for beginners or those without extensive database management experience.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

1. Invest time in learning the setup process to avoid configuration issues. 2. Leverage its integration with Azure for cloud-based scalability and management. 3. Use built-in security features to ensure data protection from the start.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Danilo F.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Government
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

Essential tool when dealing with a high volume of

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

The scalability that the tool offers, since the volume of data is very large

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The reliability that the tool provides

What do you dislike most about this product?

Perhaps the interface is not as user-friendly as others that are free even

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If it is necessary to use a data tool, consider using MySQL Server

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service
  • Caring

Agha A.

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

Submitted Oct 2024

I am in love of SQL Server

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Great Query engine

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Query runs quickly and ease of use

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing dsilike in the product

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Install it and use it you will like it.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Effective Service
  • Saves Time

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