The best replacement for sql server is oracle.

The best alternatives to sql server are rated as following:
★★★★★  oracle
★★★★★  mysql
★★★★  access
★★  db2
★★  sql server express
★  postgresql
★  sybase
★  short circuit
★  ms access
★  sql
★  mongodb
★  vs in
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  mysql syntax
  microsoft access
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  hadoop
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  in where clause
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  azure
  msde
  pl sql
  query
  sql express
  and precedence
  sql native client
  foxpro
  teradata
  oracle locking
  oracle 10g
  sqlite
  informix
  oracle sql
  oracle market share
  oracle server
  express
  mysql server

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Speaking about sql server, one probably shouldn't forget about nolock.

Other search terms related to sql server and their ratings are:
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★★★★ clause
★★★ rollup
★★ index
★★ statement
★★ cte
★ grant
★ schemabinding
★ nocheck
★ cursor
★ management studio
★ master database
★ execute as
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