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SQL Server vs Postgres

Cluster focuses on debates about Microsoft SQL Server's merits, tooling, performance, and enterprise use compared to alternatives like PostgreSQL, often questioning its omission or suitability over open-source RDBMS.

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bradwestness • Oct 29, 2013 • View on HN

Making no mention of Microsoft SQL Server seems like a pretty big oversight.

osigurdson • Aug 6, 2022 • View on HN

SQL server seems like an odd choice outside of the enterprise. Suggest running Postgres on Linux.

baq • Dec 17, 2016 • View on HN

Have you used SQL server? Tooling is light years ahead of pretty much anything.

Spooky23 • Jun 12, 2015 • View on HN

I've noticed a lot of MS SqlServer being thrown at larger systems.

croes • Jun 18, 2021 • View on HN

Too bad that MS SQL is not included.

intermerda • Mar 7, 2016 • View on HN

Can someone tell me why I would want to use SQL Server when there are so many robust and free RDBMS available on Linux?

killingtime74 • Feb 10, 2024 • View on HN

It's better because it's not SQL Server

drited • Mar 18, 2016 • View on HN

Would you know why sql server generally isn't used?

coldseattle • Jun 21, 2018 • View on HN

MS SQL Server may be a good choice, too.

brightball • Aug 20, 2018 • View on HN

I believe Microsoft does the same with SQL Server.https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/2mhpwp/postgre...