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Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard on Windows Server 2019 vs. Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMicrosoft SQL Server 2019 Standard on Windows Server 2019

by Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)

by Supported Images

Overall rating4.54.6
Review count1145
Ease of use9.39.4
Ease of setup9.09.6
Quality of support8.79.2
Meets requirements8.69.5
NPS81.81818277.272727
Small Business18.2%53.3%
Mid-Market45.5%28.9%
Enterprise36.4%17.8%
Total page views2960
Total LLM citations5849

Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard on Windows Server 2019

SQL Server on AWS has lower TCO, higher performance, and the broadest and deepest capabilities. This SQL Server Amazon Machine Images (AMI) is built by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for use on Amazon EC2, the proven, reliable, and secure place for SQL Server.

Pros

  • Integrations
  • Performance
  • Security
  • Speed
  • Customer Support
  • Easy Integrations

Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS)

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, codenamed "Focal Fossa," is a long-term support release of the Ubuntu operating system, launched on April 23, 2020. Designed for desktops, servers, and cloud environments, it offers enhanced performance, security, and stability. This release is backed by five years of standard support, extendable to ten years with Ubuntu Pro, ensuring a reliable platform for both personal and enterprise use.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Performance
  • Community Size
  • Easy Installation