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

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Microsoft SQL Server Ratings

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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.

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

Narinder S.

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

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Submitted Jul 2024

Excellent Product for small to big organizations

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Ease of use, support and breath of features

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

GUI support and easy scripting

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing worth to mention

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This is easy product to implement with less learning and product support and online help is also good

Pros

Helps Innovate
Saves Time
Altruistic
Friendly Negotiation

Neha B.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2024

Easy to undersatnd

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, including Windows Server, Azure cloud services, and the entire Office suite (Excel, Power BI, etc.). SQL Server offers a comprehensive data platform that includes features for OLTP (Online Transaction Processing), OLAP (Online Analytical Processing), ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, data warehousing, and business intelligence.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

SQL Server's ability to seamlessly integrate with other Microsoft applications such as Excel, Power BI, Azure, and the entire Office suite. The all-in-one nature of SQL Server, which supports a wide range of functionalities including OLTP, OLAP, ETL processes, data warehousing, and business intelligence. The robust security features provided by SQL Server, such as Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted, Row-Level Security, and Dynamic Data Masking.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing to dislike

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Clearly define your data management needs, including the volume of data, type of data, performance requirements, security needs, and specific business goals. Evaluate the different editions of SQL Server (Express, Standard, Enterprise) to choose the one that best fits your needs and budget. Design your database architecture with scalability in mind. Use features like partitioning, clustering, and Always On Availability Groups to ensure your database can grow with your business.

Pros

Saves Time
Acts with Integrity
Over Delivered
Helps Innovate

Abhay C.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2024

Strong but Intricate.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

The distinguishing features of Microsoft SQL Server are its extensive feature set, smooth interaction with the Microsoft ecosystem, solid security features, scalability, and cross-platform compatibility, which make it an adaptable option for companies of all sizes.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The smooth integration of Microsoft SQL Server with other Microsoft goods and services is one of my favorite features. By simplifying management, enhancing collaboration, and streamlining workflows, this connection helps companies take full advantage of their current investments in the Microsoft ecosystem while utilizing SQL Server's capabilities for data needs.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Although Microsoft SQL Server has a lot of functionality and integration, its licensing complexity is one area that needs work. Navigating the several editions and licensing methods can be challenging, particularly for small firms or groups with little funding. Users may find the licensing structure easier to understand and more clear if it is made simpler.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Carefully assess your unique requirements, look for additional value in Microsoft's ecosystem, make training investments, and make the best use of the support resources that are available.

Pros

Reliable
Trustworthy
Efficient Service
Saves Time

Microsoft SQL Server

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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.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

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

Narinder S.

Excellent Product for small to big organizations

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Neha B.

Easy to undersatnd

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Abhay C.

Strong but Intricate.

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