Shlomi Lavi /
Feb 12, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or Volume Manager?
Volume Manager is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft SQL Server 2012, and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is rated higher (78/100) than Volume Manager (57/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right Development Tools Platform solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Microsoft Vs. Microsoft
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
Who is more expensive? Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or Volume Manager?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Development Tools Platform software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and Volume Manager.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 price starts at $3,189 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Development Tools Platform software. Volume Manager accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Development Tools Platform software.
Bottom line: Volume Manager is more expensive than Microsoft SQL Server 2012.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Vs. Volume Manager based on some of the most important and required Development Tools Platform features.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Volume Manager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
Microsoft SQL Server 2014’s standard edition is specifically designed for smaller businesses that are running without a full-time database admin. The software is a viable solution for use in all businesses sizes, including small tech startups as well as personal use.