I just received following “NOT FOR SALE” subscription of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate with MSDN. As a MVP, MCT I already have free subscription to MSDN and TechNet. I plan to give away this free subscription to someone who is need of the same or can use it the best.
You can win the subscription. I will pick the winner of the subscription on 25th of the July. Which means you have 10 days to take part. I will decide the winner with the help of fellow MVPs and subject matter experts.
You need to answer one simple question: Why SQL Server is better than any other RDBMS applications?
Leave your answer as a comment to this thread, or post it on your blog with links to this blog post. To avoid spams and bad entries, I will moderate all the comments. If you have left comment and it is not visible send me the same comment in email pinal “at” sqlauthority.com . All the entries should be there before 25th July. I will announce winner before 1st of August.
Update: Due to overwhelming response of the contest, the evaluation of the winner is still going on. I will announce very soon who won the subscription.
Reference : Pinal Dave (https://blog.sqlauthority.com)
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SQL Server is the best RDBMS because it is enterprise ready, yet inexpensive and easy to use.
When it comes to SQL ,There are many thing to tell..They are
1) User Interface
2)It has sepioerate App for Reporting,Integration Service ,Which makes it more effective .
3)And it has many Wizard in it ,Instead of Queryingl a lot ..
4)Cost is less when comparedd with other products
5)A Cool IDE ….
I like to work with it …
Sql Server is better than any other RDBMS because it does so many things behind the scenes for me. One thing is i don’t need to use Dual. Second, it just works! The ROI by itself is enough to convince anybody to use SQL Server or just migrate from another RDBMS.
The built-in support for .net CLR types is nice & there is much more to come. We have barely scratched the surface.
The SQL Community! Where else do you get all the resources at your finger tip. Can’t say that about any other RDBMS.
Why SQL Server is better than any other RDBMS applications?
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Is there any RDBMS better than SQL Server ?! Judging by the responses, comments posted by the SQL Community and the multitude of web sites and books dedicated to the product no other RDBMS comes close.
The endless features, level of quality, performance and support for the product speak volumes.
No other RDMBS has such an active following of MVPs, developers and users that are so passionate about a Product. Supported by Microsoft and a global active community.. no other RDBMS product out there comes close!
1. friendly GUI
2. easy to install
3. free to use (EXPRESS)
4. easy connect to other RDBMS (Linked Server)
5. support CLR
6. database related function all built-in
– SQL Server is loaded with features with effective cost
– Easy to learn & operate
– Main different its Microsoft Product , compatible with all Microsoft new Feature
– Thousand of help material, blog, training , video training, MSDN available
– power full & easy BI tools
– there are more thousand of different, but i believe its good because of Microsoft product & its marketing strategy .
Hi everyone,
1. Sql server Backup and recovery is more efficient and robust
which is the primary task of a DBA.
2.Sql server provides the best security among existing RDBMS.
3.Sql server is not just a DB,it include Reporting services,BI,Utilities for DB ie SSIS make it more than just a Database.
4.Cheapest Price compared to others with these services.
5.Very user friendly.
6.ACID properties are strong.
7.Daily i am seeing positive in sql server which makes me very happy.
SQL Server is the best database because — it is cost effective, it is complete, it is current with technology, it is the best price performer, it is great on security. Well if you review all of the comments, it is these and probably some more common factors that many people suggested, but . . .
As an average web developer and the sole IT person for a private school supporting around 80 computers as well as handling three or four websites, I find SQL Server to be the best because it is easy to learn and it does what it promises. It is reliable, not from a technical perspective but on the practical side. One can “pick it up” knowing that it will perform as promised and provide help along the way where you do not know what help you need. While it is strong at the enterprise end of the spectrum, it is easy for the little guy to figure it out and make great use of its features so to allow guys in a position like mine to use the best tool onthe market without having to spend a year of his life learning how to use the tool. Intentionally or not, Microsoft designed a great, high end enterprise database that works wonders for the guy who is not part of that huge enterprise.
First upon, thanks for bringing this questions. I had heard lots of arguments comparing one RDBMS with another and believe me the debate never ends.
What we can think is how one RDBMS better than other – one thing must be remember; what you think is good, could be bad per other opnion.
I like SQL Server because of its SIMPLICITY. I learned SQL commands over Oracle (ah! it was too long that I used oracle and never touched it again after being FRIENDLY with SQL :) ).
I like following attributes of SQL Server hence I loved this one… and as I am trying to deep dive into technology I am being passionate lover… :)
1. First thing I liked is as said its SIMPLICITY.
2. Easy Availability– one dont have to pay huge bucks to make SQL Available.. he can use Express edition available free.
3. Uncomplicated installation process – follows the same standard as of other MS Product like MS-Office etc… that no one need special knoledge of installation process to get ready to use SQL.
4. Can be install on Average system – like few other RDMS, SQL do not have special hardware requirement. so one can be benefitted without having his/her system upgraded.
5. User friendly UI. again abide to MS standard for all other application so anyone feel friendly on first visit.
6. Easy navigation through common shortcuts and tool box. I dont have to remember multiple keys to navigate.. what works in MS-Office / VS etc.. almost works in SQL as well.
7. BOL – help documentation is easily available and more friendly to browse to get the correct help.
8. Perfect match for all level of organizations… small firms to big enterprise to data store.
9. Perfect suite of application – good clubing and packaging of Database engine, Agent Service, Notification Service, Reposting Service, Analisys Service, Integration Service.
10. Support for Multi- Instance and side by side installatio of multiple versions.
11. Enhanced Security
12. Enhanced Optimiser
13. availability for various technologies to support high availablity like Log Shipping, Replication, Clustering, Mirroring etc..
14. Easy to tune up, one can easily tune up the performance with help of wizards and additional tool like Profiler etc litle knowledge.
15. Advancement in the technology.. like SQL Azure, CLR integration, DAC, Intellisense (though I didnt like current intellisense but it helps often).
16. Broader community – I like the SQL community, in Fact I have sharpened my skill through this community.. where you can easily catch up with SQL MVP or MS SQL Team. I love dedication you guys shown up in communities. I believe that if someone is in crisis, this community will never let him get down with SQL.
17. non ANSI functions in SQL are similar to other programming languages hence feels comfortable and dont have to dig more to find the right function that is equalent in something like in .net.
ah… I never thought I can praise SQL Server in these many ways, still there are lots of things that are poping up in my mind.. like Query Plan and its help and documentation to understand one… like files and file groups are utilised.. I remember having problem when one dont know where does the RDBMS technology keeps the data file, but that never happen with SQL… how friendly are the extended procedures and DMO’s…Centralized Server management, Data collection, Resource Governer.. Oh No!!again I found myself in a state of praising each feature delivered by SQL.
Wrapping up as time to be with someone special – SQL Server.
1- Great GUI
2- Easy setup and config
3- T-SQL very simple and do powerful action
4- Low Cost for many feature
5- Great Services like Reporting Services, etc.
6- Integrate with SharePoint
7- best support
8- CLR functionality that one of best SQL Server features.
9- Great tools for performance tuning
10- Scalable and Secure database
11- Shell programming
and many more other option that is better than any RDBMS.
Its the best because.
It can be free
It integrates with everything
Its easy to install
Its pretty flexible
Its the right size
Awesome community support
With all that said, is the best bang for your money and time.
Well and lets not forget, that is best because I know I lot about it and I want the subscription.
The answer is easy. Ease of use with Max. Performance so many things you can do without losing your sleep over how to those things
There are numerous reason why sql server is better than any other RDBMS. Following is some of them.
1.
Very very straight forward installation, the very first step that attrack users.
2. The interface is extremely user friendly, and one can learn it without much efforts.
3. Fulfills every one requirement, from small to enterprise level businesses.
4. Trival / Free, EXpress, version is available.
5. A very huge online helping community is available, so if you face a problem there are so many people to help you.
User friendly interface – Any Body Can Learn By Own To Clear All RDBMS Concept.
Installation Is Simple
Support – I can always find them when I need them. This is the most important thing in my opinion.
As There are lot of reason N Number Of Features is Added Hat’s On Top.
Tools From Red Gate.
Thanks To SQL Server From Where I Learn A Lot
Threre are serveral reasons why SQL Server is better then other RDBMS.
1.We can pass any integer value as a string which is not possible in any other RDBMS like passing value 20 in Sql as ’20’.
2.Easily take Backups and also Restore method is quite simple.
3.Manage Indexing is very simple and strong.
4.Maintain Large Database is easy.
4.Lower Cost,Lower Maintaince,Time Saving so Best Solution compare to others.
One big fact is sql is more populer then other.
Sql is more freiend to use like OS Xp then other.
Also SQL give power full security thats reason SQL Server is better than any other RDBMS applications
Hi,
It is easy to install and administer.
It is rapid development from one version to other version.
New type of features like CLR Integration added. It is not found in other RDBMS applications.
SQL Server is having excellent User Base and highly knowledgible MVP’s like Mr Pinal and others.
Immediate help from Sql Community for any problem in sql server.
Excellent Help from BOL
etc., etc.,
Thank you and regards
Y. Rama Krishna
There are Several Reason Why SQL Server is Better Then Other.
1..Easy to use and administer
2..Flexible and functional out of the box
3..Inexpensive compared to the competition
4..Easy interoperability and migration path
It implements all the 12 rules of Dr. E. F. Codd, which makes it a better “RDBMS” than others in market.