Google SQL Server on Google Cloud vs. SQL Server on Virtual Machines
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Google SQL Server on Google Cloud | SQL Server on Virtual Machines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Review count | 23 | 18 |
| Ease of use | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Ease of setup | 8.9 | 10.0 |
| Quality of support | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Meets requirements | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| NPS | 78.26087 | 86.666667 |
| Small Business | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| Mid-Market | 47.8% | 22.2% |
| Enterprise | 21.7% | 44.4% |
| Total page views | 29 | 73 |
| Total LLM citations | 9 | 4 |
Google SQL Server on Google Cloud
Google Cloud SQL for SQL Server is a fully managed relational database service that enables users to run Microsoft SQL Server databases on Google Cloud's infrastructure. This service automates essential database management tasks such as backups, replication, patching, and maintenance, allowing businesses to focus on application development and data analysis without the operational overhead of database administration. Key Features and Functionality: - Managed Database Service: Automates routine tasks including backups, replication, and maintenance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Google Cloud Platform
- Integrations
- Security
- Scalability
- Scaling
- Flexibility
SQL Server on Virtual Machines
Spin up a virtual machine, back up your SQL Server instance, and restore it into Azure. It’s that easy to reduce your capital investments and optimize operational expenses by migrating your on-premises SQL Server to the cloud. Spin up a virtual machine, back up your SQL Server instance, and restore it into Azure. It's that easy to reduce your capital investments and optimize operational expenses by migrating your on-premises SQL Server to the cloud.