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Pros
"It has a very good feature called Excel plug-in. You just have to install the plug-in, and then it directly connects to the MDS instance where you can maintain and manage your data and publish it right through Excel. You don't need to go to the front end to make any changes. It has easy integration with SQL Server, and you can use SSIS to do the ETLs. It is a part of the Microsoft stack. It works with most of the Microsoft stuff.""The best thing about it is that it comes with the Microsoft package.""Technical support is very good.""The backup and restore functionality are the solution's most valuable aspects.""The solution is easy to install.""The ease of use is valuable.""It's very easy to use.""Enables non-technical people to directly interact with the BI system."

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"The solution is easy to use."

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Cons
"The solution could be better integrated into Microsoft's other products.""The Microsoft license cost could be lower.""Microsoft MDS' language should be simple so everyone can use it easily.""The stability could be improved.""There are occasions when the solution maintains SD and we get duplications of MDS.""The only drawback is that it does not have the matching, merging, and all true MDM components. For these, you have to use another competent called Data Quality Services (DQS). You need to plug it in and use it along with MDS for true MDM. Both of these are integrated together, but you have to do them separately, whereas, in Profisee, there are a couple of screens where you can configure the matching process, create matching rules, and other things, and everything is in one product, which is not the case with MDS. In order to implement a true MDM, you need MDS, DQS, and SSIS. You have to use MDS to store your golden records, DQS to configure and standardize all your rules and matching percentages, and SSIS to load the data to DQS and MDS. At the same time, you also need Melissa Data to clean up your addresses to validate and standardize the addresses. That's the main component of true MDM. It would be good if they can create a true matching component inside MDS and merge MDS and DQS.""JMD repositories have records that come in thousands and millions, which takes a long time to process.""I do not like using Silverlight and Internet Explorer. The new 2019 version gets rid of that, which is one of the reasons why we are looking to switch."

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"The UI and UX must be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing of this solution is good."
  • "With Microsoft, we buy everything though an agreement, so we purchase volume licensing every year."
  • "I would like to see better pricing."
  • "MDS is a part of the SQL Server enterprise license. I am not aware of any additional costs."
  • "SAP is more expensive than Microsoft."
  • "The solution does require a license and we have enterprise licenses."
  • "Microsoft MDS is an expensive solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Unlike specialized tools, MDS is adaptable for various industries, making it a versatile choice for master data management.
    Top Answer:Microsoft MDS is cost-effective because it comes with SQL Server Enterprise Edition at no extra software cost. The main expenses are for deployment, but it saves money by reducing the need for custom… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft MDS isn't getting strong support because Microsoft is focusing more on cloud solutions. Profisee initially made MDS, which Microsoft bought. Profisee now handles the cloud version. There are… more »
    Top Answer:The solution is easy to use.
    Top Answer:I rate the product’s pricing a six out of ten compared to other solutions.
    Top Answer:The UI and UX must be improved. Automated data handling must be improved.
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft Master Data Services, Microsoft MDM, Microsoft SQL Server Master Data Services, MS MDS
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    Overview

    Microsoft Master Data Services (MDS) is an SQL server solution for master data. MDS enables users to organize and manage a business's master set of data into models while also creating rules for updating the data and control over who can edit it. In addition, the master dataset can be shared with other people in your organization through Excel.

    In Master Data Services, you create a model, which is the highest level container in the structure of your master data. This model can then be used to group similar data. Within the model, there can be one or more entities that are similar to a table. Those entities contain members that are the data records. For example, your model can include commodities such as style, color, and product if you manage online product data. The color entity may contain members for various colors. Models may also have attributes that contain values that describe entity members and can be defined within the entities.

    There are also attributes that contain values that help describe entities within entity members. There are two different types of attributes:

    • Free-form attributes - include numbers, dates, text, or files.
    • Domain-based attributes - includes values that can be used as attribute values for other entities.

    Features of Microsoft MDS

    Microsoft MDS offers a variety of features that provide a central management of master data, while accommodating access to editors and other consumers of the information. These features include:

    • Data Validation: With a proactive monitoring process in Business Rules, users can ensure data validity before the lists are used.

    • Domain Agnostic: Any data type or data schema can be supported by the MDS system.

    • Security: Without risking unauthorized changes, IT teams are empowered to control access at the attribute, entity, and record levels.

    • Web-based UI: There is no need to install software, as the web-based user interface gives access to a vast user base.

    • Versioning: Each model in MDS can be versioned, allowing for users to tab particular versions for subscribing systems.

    • Hierarchy Management: MDS offers functional and versatile management of business hierarchies with various hierarchy types and specialized controls.

    • Transaction Logging: MDS offers a transaction log to keep track of changes, as well as the ability to explain why changes were made.

    Reviews from Real Users

    For those managing large quantities of master data, Microsoft MDS is a solution of choice for a number of reasons. Two of those are its ability to empower everyone to interact with the BI system as well as its integration with Azure active directory.

    Satyam S., a senior software developer at a manufacturing company, notes, "Enables non-technical people to directly interact with the BI system."

    An individual contributor at a pharma/biotech company writes, "One of the main features I have found useful is the integration with Azure active directory."

    Pimcore is an award-winning open-source software for customer experience management, product information management (PIM/MDM), digital asset management (DAM) and eCommerce.

    Pimcore recently named Gartner Cool Vendor 2018, which delivers significant business value. Enterprises choose Pimcore because it seamlessly integrates 4 applications – Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), Customer Experience Management (CMS/UX) and eCommerce. The software is licensed open-source and available free of charge. Because we believe that control over intellectual property and software belongs in the hands of our customers. Thousands, including Burger King, Audi, Dr Oetker and United Rentals have already chosen Pimcore. We are proud that more and more businesses worldwide are creating their digital world with Pimcore, benefiting from the comprehensive digital transformation services we provide. At present, we employ 150 people at three locations in Austria, India and the USA.

    Sample Customers
    ETA a.s., Apeejay Surrendra Group, Blue Star Infotech, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, New Belgium Brewing
    Deutsche Bahn AG, Burger King, Intersport, Bösch, BuildDirect, Gogo, Ikea, GANT, Peugeot Motorcycles, Heidelberg, NextJet, Antonio Viani Importe GmbH, Deutsche Bahn AG, T-Mobile
    Top Industries
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    Non Profit17%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Retailer8%
    Government8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company26%
    Healthcare Company11%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Retailer8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    Microsoft MDS is ranked 2nd in Master Data Management (MDM) Software with 18 reviews while Pimcore is ranked 14th in Master Data Management (MDM) Software with 1 review. Microsoft MDS is rated 7.6, while Pimcore is rated 6.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft MDS writes "Useful Excel plug-in, good scalability, and good integration with SQL Server and other Microsoft products". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Pimcore writes "The solution is easy to use, but the UI and UX must be improved". Microsoft MDS is most compared with Informatica MDM, SAP Master Data Governance, Profisee, TIBCO EBX and Oracle Data Relationship Management, whereas Pimcore is most compared with Stibo STEP MDM, Semarchy xDM, Stibo Systems Product Master Data Management, Bluestone PIM and SAP Hybris PCM.

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