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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

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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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

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.

+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

NIKKI ..

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

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Strong Database Tool, Limited Scalability

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Microsoft SQL Server differentiates itself through seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, including Azure and Power BI,enhancing workflows for organizations using Microsoft tools. It features built-in analytics capabilities, such as SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) and Reporting Services (SSRS), allowing for advanced data analysis and reporting. Its robust security features, including Always Encrypted and Dynamic Data Masking, provide strong data protection.Additionally, support for machine learning with R and Python directly within the database enables advanced analytics without needing to move data,contributing to its growth.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

One of the standout aspects of Microsoft SQL Server is its robust integration with the Microsoft ecosystem. This seamless connectivity with tools like Azure, Power BI, and Microsoft Office significantly enhances productivity and streamlines workflows for organizations already invested in Microsoft products. Additionally, the built-in analytics and reporting capabilities allow users to derive insights directly from their data without needing to rely on external tools, making it a powerful choice for businesses looking to leverage their data effectively. Overall, this combination of integration, analytics, and user-friendly features stands out.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One of the main drawbacks of Microsoft SQL Server is its cost, particularly for the enterprise editions, which can be quite expensive for small to medium-sized businesses. Licensing fees can add up, especially when scaling up or incorporating additional features. Additionally, while SQL Server offers a wealth of features, the complexity of its setup and management can be overwhelming for users without extensive database experience. This can lead to a steeper learning curve and potentially require more resources for administration and maintenance.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're considering Microsoft SQL Server, start by assessing your specific needs to choose the right edition. Evaluate the various licensing options, including cloud-based solutions like Azure SQL Database for flexibility. Invest in training for your team to maximize the product's features and management tools. Leverage integration with other Microsoft tools, such as Power BI, for enhanced analytics. Plan for scalability to accommodate future growth. Finally, test with the free Developer Edition or SQL Server Express before committing fully.

Pros

Trustworthy
Efficient Service
Respectful
Helps Innovate

Ankit W.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Perfect tool for data management

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

It has a seamless integration with Microsoft ecosystem like Power BI, making it ideal for multiple purposes.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like the performance that MS SQL provides with large data sets and security which help in data mining and all other tasks.

What do you dislike most about this product?

MS SQL server is resource intensive, making it costly for bigger teams and advanced features are difficult to learn.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend this for bigger teams and who are already using Microsoft products.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

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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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

NIKKI ..

Strong Database Tool, Limited Scalability

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Ankit W.

Perfect tool for data management

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Agha A.

I am in love of SQL Server

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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