Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft SQL Server

Composite Score

8.7 /10

CX Score

9.0 /10

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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. 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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88 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+89 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

3% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy
Transparent

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Administrative Features

Data Security

Batch Integration

Synchronization and Replication

Exception Handling and Notifications

Metadata Management

Data Quality Profiling and Cleansing

Data Virtualization

Real Time Integration

API Management and Orchestration

Multi Channel Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Breadth of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization

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Microsoft SQL Server Reviews

Nicolas G.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Sep 2023

The definitive database solution

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Scalability, its focus on security and the advanced tools it offers for database administration and development.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Using MSSQL Server through Azure services I take advantage of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure to manage and scale various databases efficiently.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I am very satisfied with everything it offers

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It's one of the best options in the field of databases, data warehousing, make sure you train yourself beforehand, since its use can be a little complex for new users due to the number of features it has.

Pros

Efficient Service
Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Arnold K.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Retail
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

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Submitted Sep 2023

Powerful and robust, but a little too expensive.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

It stands out from other similar products thanks to its performance, reliability, scalability and compatibility with Microsoft technologies.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It enables users to create robust, flexible applications, manage large volumes of data, benefit from integrated artificial intelligence and protect their sensitive information.

What do you dislike most about this product?

its high cost, complex configuration and dependence on Microsoft products.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend that you carefully assess your needs, your budget and your IT environment, as it may be an ideal solution for users looking for a complete, integrated solution, but it may be less suitable for those who prefer a simpler, more independent solution.

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Acts with Integrity
Generous Negotitation

Cons

Inhibits Innovation
Less Effective Service
Slower Product Innovation

Subrahmanyam S.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2023

Robust and versatile, with room for modern enhance

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Data Virtualization with PolyBase: SQL Server's PolyBase feature allows it to query external data sources, such as Hadoop or Azure Blob Storage, without moving or copying the data. Licensing Flexibility: SQL Server offers a range of editions tailored to different needs, from the free Express edition for lightweight applications to the Enterprise edition for large-scale, mission-critical applications. Strong Integration with Microsoft Ecosystem: Being a Microsoft product, SQL Server integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft tools and platforms, such as Power BI, Azure, and Microsoft Office.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Enhanced Monitoring and Diagnostic Tools: More granular and real-time monitoring tools, especially for large and distributed databases, can help in proactive issue detection and resolution. Advanced Compression Techniques: As data grows, more efficient data compression techniques can help in optimizing storage without compromising performance. Support for More Data Formats: Native support for popular data formats like Parquet or Avro can simplify data integration tasks.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Machine Learning Services: SQL Server integrates Python and R, enabling users to run machine learning models and scripts within the database itself. Hybrid Cloud Solutions: SQL Server has features that support hybrid cloud architectures, allowing databases to be split between on-premises and cloud environments like Azure. Graph Database Capabilities: SQL Server introduced graph database capabilities, allowing users to store and query graph data alongside relational data.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Effective Service
Saves Time

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

Microsoft SQL Server Ratings

88 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+89 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Microsoft SQL Server?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Administrative Features Includes basic aspects of data extraction, transformation, and loading. Administrative console and process viewing, interruption, restart, cancel, and rollback.

Data Security Includes ability to hide sensitive data by masking with special characters or anonymous information.

Batch Integration Includes ability to schedule integration processes to run on a periodic basis to control the movement of data from a source to target.

Synchronization and Replication Includes the ability to accurately catch, reflect, and correct changes in data across multiple data stores.

Exception Handling and Notifications Ability to catch, report, and handle exceptions; includes transaction logging and event viewing.

Metadata Management A metadata layer makes reporting easy and eliminates the need for coding and SQL, allowing users to see and access information in simple business language.

Data Quality Profiling and Cleansing Includes data cleansing, reconciliation, and profiling across multiple sources in batch mode.

Data Virtualization Includes ability to create views joining disparate data sources without the need for persistence.

Real Time Integration Able to integrate data in near-real time and handle movement of data from a source to target. Monitoring for changes in a data source in a non-invasive manner.

API Management and Orchestration Includes publishing, promoting and overseeing APIs and Orchestration Services.

Multi Channel Support The ability to support and connect with channels including Cloud Services, Big Data Platforms, web, mobile, social, IoT, wearables, etc.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

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Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

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Microsoft SQL Server Reviews

Nicolas G.

The definitive database solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Arnold K.

Powerful and robust, but a little too expensive.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Subrahmanyam S.

Robust and versatile, with room for modern enhance

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Administrative Features

Data Security

Batch Integration

Synchronization and Replication

Exception Handling and Notifications

Metadata Management

Data Quality Profiling and Cleansing

Data Virtualization

Real Time Integration

API Management and Orchestration

Multi Channel Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Breadth of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization