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Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft SQL Server

Composite Score

8.7 /10

CX Score

9.1 /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 Data Integration category

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2025 Data Quadrant Champion

Latest Award, 2025

1 Top Rated Capabilities

1 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2025

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2024

1 Top Rated Capabilities

1 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Microsoft SQL Server Ratings

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89 Likeliness to Recommend

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Since last award

98 Plan to Renew

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Since last award

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+90 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

4% Neutral

94% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Administrative Features

Data Security

Exception Handling and Notifications

Batch Integration

Real Time Integration

Synchronization and Replication

Metadata Management

Data Quality Profiling and Cleansing

Data Virtualization

Multi Channel Support

API Management and Orchestration

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization

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Microsoft SQL Server Reviews

Kuntal B.

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

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

SQL: Fun to use

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Robust and reliable software

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Simplicity of usage

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing to dislike

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Definitely use this product. It has been around the block for a reason

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Effective Service
Reliable

Ndianaobong B.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

Feature‑Rich and Reliable.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Works natively with Windows, Azure, SSMS/Azure Data Studio, .NET, Active Directory, SSIS/SSRS/SSAS—ideal for organizations immersed in Microsoft technologies

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The seamless, deep integration with other Microsoft and third-party tools.

What do you dislike most about this product?

SQL Server doesn't have proper bitmap indexing, proper columnar databases, or proper implementation of materialized views.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Establish strong operational practices—configure memory and tempdb settings, enforce least‑privilege authentication, schedule regular backups/audits, apply patches promptly, and use built‑in DBCC tools for health monitoring—to ensure stability, performance, and security

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Winner A.

Role: Operations
Industry: Banking
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

Powerful Performance, Endless Possibilities

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Microsoft SQL Server stands out due to its robust integration with other Microsoft products, high performance, reliability, and strong security features. Additionally, its ability to handle large-scale databases, support for advanced analytics, and comprehensive management tools make it a popular choice for enterprise-level database management.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Microsoft SQL Server is its robust security features, including advanced threat protection, encryption, and access control, which provide a high level of data protection and peace of mind for database administrators.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One potential drawback is that Microsoft SQL Server can be resource-intensive and require significant licensing costs, especially for large-scale deployments or high-end features, which can be a barrier for smaller organizations or budget-constrained teams.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

When considering Microsoft SQL Server, I'd recommend carefully evaluating your database needs and sizing requirements to ensure the chosen edition and configuration meet your performance and budget requirements. Additionally, investing time in proper setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance can help optimize performance and security.

Pros

Reliable
Altruistic
Includes Product Enhancements
Helps Innovate

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

Microsoft SQL Server Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

98 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+90 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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

Kuntal B.

SQL: Fun to use

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Ndianaobong B.

Feature‑Rich and Reliable.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Winner A.

Powerful Performance, Endless Possibilities

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Administrative Features

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Batch Integration

Real Time Integration

Synchronization and Replication

Metadata Management

Data Quality Profiling and Cleansing

Data Virtualization

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API Management and Orchestration

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