Microsoft SQL Server is an industry standard
April 12, 2021

Microsoft SQL Server is an industry standard

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft SQL Server

SQL Server is used company-wide: All of our business data is stored in SQL databases and all of our applications utilize SQL in some capacity.
  • Scales well
  • Widespread usage means resources are more readily available.
  • Reliable when configured and maintained properly.
  • *Very* complex
  • Performance can be poor when configuration isn't tweaked just right.
  • System resource intensive, and some resources are capped by licensing.
  • Upgrading to newer versions is difficult and time-consuming.
  • Allows for practically unlimited data storage.
  • Easily configure automated tasks.
  • Active development of new features.
  • When SQL is working properly, we have seen increased availability and speed of accessing data.
  • When SQL is not working properly, we have been severely handicapped in almost all areas of operation.
Microsoft SQL Server is still the industry standard for the type of development we do, and the types of applications that we use. Almost every developer or analyst we hire has at least a reasonable grounding in the use of SQL servers, and it is almost universally compatible with most business tools and apps.

Do you think Microsoft SQL Server delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Microsoft SQL Server's feature set?

Yes

Did Microsoft SQL Server live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Microsoft SQL Server go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Microsoft SQL Server again?

Yes

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), MS SharePoint, Visual Studio IDE
SQL Server is a good choice for situations where a more industry-standard database server is a better fit than an open-source option, or when products or development that is based on other Microsoft tech will be used.

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We might evaluate other products with options comparable to the Enterprise version of MS SQL Server.