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Microsoft SQL Server

Composite Score

8.9 /10

CX Score

9.2 /10

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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 Transaction Data Store category

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2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2025

Contract Negotiation

Latest Award, 2025

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2024

4 Top Rated Capabilities

6 Top Rated Features

2024

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

2023

3 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

2023

3 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

2022

Microsoft SQL Server Ratings

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89 Likeliness to Recommend

99 Plan to Renew

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+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?

0% Negative

3% Neutral

97% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Effective Service

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Analytics and Reporting

Database Management

Data Backup

Data Management

Data Monitoring and Administration

Data Protection and Security

Data Replication

High Availability

Operations Management

Hybrid Transaction and Analytical Support

High Speed & Online Transaction Processing

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

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Microsoft SQL Server Reviews

Emmanuel A.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Technology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Submitted Dec 2024

Powerful, scalable, but costly and complex.

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Microsoft SQL Server is differentiated by its strong integration with other Microsoft products like Azure, Power BI, and Office tools. It also offers advanced security features, robust support for both transactional and analytical workloads, and scalability for various deployment environments, including cloud and on-premises. Its user-friendly management tools, such as SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and extensive support for machine learning and data analytics further set it apart from other database products.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Microsoft SQL Server is its seamless integration with other Microsoft products, particularly Azure and Power BI. This integration allows for easy scalability, data analysis, and reporting, making it a powerful tool for managing and analyzing large datasets. The comprehensive security features and user-friendly management tools are also key benefits.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about Microsoft SQL Server is its high licensing and maintenance costs, especially for smaller businesses. Additionally, while it offers powerful features, the complexity of its configuration and management can be overwhelming for users without deep technical expertise.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend Microsoft SQL Server to anyone looking for a robust, scalable, and secure database solution, especially if you're already using other Microsoft products. However, be prepared for the high licensing costs and potential complexity in setup and management. It’s ideal for organizations with dedicated IT teams or those needing advanced analytics, business intelligence, and cloud integration features. Make sure to assess your needs carefully and consider the total cost of ownership before committing.

Pros

Reliable
Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Wisdom E.

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

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Submitted Dec 2024

Comprehensive and fantastic

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

SQL Server's versatility, coupled with its enterprise focus, makes it a standout from other similar products.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It backup options

What do you dislike most about this product?

Love using the product for my day to day activities

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It has an advance security and good performance capabilities.

Pros

Trustworthy
Efficient Service
Acts with Integrity
Over Delivered

Tuot N.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Finance
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Submitted Dec 2024

Fantastic product! I like it.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Microsoft SQL Server stands out with its seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, robust security features, advanced analytics, built-in AI capabilities, and exceptional performance for both on-premises and cloud deployments.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its seamless integration with other Microsoft tools and powerful analytics capabilities make it a versatile choice for data management.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The high licensing costs and resource-intensive requirements can make Microsoft SQL Server less accessible for small businesses or those with limited budgets.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Evaluate your budget and performance needs, ensure compatibility with your existing infrastructure, and leverage Microsoft's robust support and documentation to maximize the benefits of SQL Server's powerful features.

Pros

Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy
Efficient Service

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

Microsoft SQL Server Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

99 Plan to Renew

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+92 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

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Database Management Supports multiple data types, data structuring, data retrieval, database customization, and multi-user access.

Data Backup Includes the creation of duplicate instances to recover from an unplanned data loss. Also, support for high volumes of data processing and data compression.

Data Management Includes data sharing, data storage, records management, and data security.

Data Monitoring and Administration Includes ability to continuously monitored data quality rules, as well as generate alerts to notify data stewards when they need to address an issue.

Data Protection and Security Includes data encryption, data audit, and data compliance.

Data Replication Support for a real-time copy of the database in more than one system to facilitate access to the copy of data from multiple systems without any inconsistencies.

High Availability HA DB designed for near-zero downtown by seamless replication of data between environments for uninterrupted real-time access and fail-over capabilities.

Operations Management Includes cost control, production management, and performance management.

Hybrid Transaction and Analytical Support Includes OLTP and OLAP (Online Analytical Processing). Most OLTP systems support some level of OLAP but very few OLAP systems support OLTP.

High Speed & Online Transaction Processing Also referred to as OLTP (Online Transaction processing). OLTP databases include strong support for CRUD operations and ACID compliance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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

Emmanuel A.

Powerful, scalable, but costly and complex.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Wisdom E.

Comprehensive and fantastic

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Tuot N.

Fantastic product! I like it.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Analytics and Reporting

Database Management

Data Backup

Data Management

Data Monitoring and Administration

Data Protection and Security

Data Replication

High Availability

Operations Management

Hybrid Transaction and Analytical Support

High Speed & Online Transaction Processing

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization