It is not as good as a SQL Server. I prefer to work with the SQL Server for Microsoft or Oracle. These are better as there are some comments on SQL Anywhere that makes me feel that I'm blocked. We'd like to have them update to a new version. They should update more often.

I find I can't move to a new version without running tests as there are chances of bugs that can get into my system. 

The initial setup is not simple or straightforward, and it took a while to deploy. 

It is not as secure as it could be. This is an aspect they need to improve. There needs to be more encryption. 

SAP SQL Anywhere needs to incorporate functionalities like SAP S/4HANA. 

The interface is not easy in comparison to the SQL Server. It could be more user-friendly.

A problem we are experiencing now is when doing a backup in SQL 2012 and 14 there's a problem with the license. It's an automatic backup and does not get scheduled in version 12.

Performance issues when syncing the MBO packages to the server.