Microsoft SQL Server vs Universal Data Access Components: Which is best for you?

All databases stored in sql server can be easily accessed in other systems such as powerbi and excel with your existing account credentials and just by providing database and table names

The tricky part is some of the advanced stuff—it can get complicated if you’re diving into things like SSIS or Analysis Services. And yeah, licensing isn’t cheap if you’re running a full production setup.

Works very well when you need connectors for multiple databases without having to buy from multiple companies.

Renewal cost can be a bit pricey for small development shops.