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Chief Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
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Sep 30, 2021
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Stable, straightforward installation, and priced well
Pros and Cons
  • "The installation was straightforward. We did not have a large installation and it took a couple of weeks to complete."
  • "We used SQL Server to store all of our lab data on the database, with a front-end application that needed SQL in the background for archiving all the laboratory data."
  • "The solution could improve by having better integration."
  • "The solution could improve by having better integration."

What is our primary use case?

We used SQL Server to store all of our lab data on the database. We had a front-end application that needed SQL in the background for archiving all the laboratory data.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by having better integration.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using SQL Server for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution could be more stable.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 200 users that use an application that uses the SQL Servers database.

How was the initial setup?

The installation was straightforward. We did not have a large installation and it took a couple of weeks to complete.

What about the implementation team?

Our IT department does the implementation and maintenance of the solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There is an annual license and it is priced reasonably.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution.

I rate SQL Server a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Data Analyst at a tech company with 51-200 employees
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May 10, 2021
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Flexible, stable, with good report and data analysis capabilities
Pros and Cons
  • "It's a flexible solution."
  • "I use this solution as our data warehouse; we use the reports, data analysis, and for connecting our databases to multiple resources."
  • "The installation process should be simplified."
  • "The installation is not easy, it could be easier. It can take many hours to configure it."

What is our primary use case?

I use this solution as our data warehouse. 

We use the reports, data analysis, and for connecting our databases to multiple resources.

What is most valuable?

It's a flexible solution.

What needs improvement?

The installation process should be simplified.

The configuration could be easier.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using SQL Server for a couple of months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's a stable solution. We have no issues with the stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 10 users in our organization who are using this solution.

We have a team made up of engineers, data analysts, and some developers to maintain this solution.

We have plans to increase your usage.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not contacted technical support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously, I was using MySQL.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is not easy, it could be easier.

It can take many hours to configure it.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the installation myself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It's a bit expensive.

The licensing is expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend SQL Server to others.

I would rate SQL Server an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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