IIS Reviews

Organizations find the investment in IIS beneficial with increased authentication ease and significant impact, particularly for security and SharePoint teams. The tool enhances operational efficiency, reducing costs and allowing internal website publishing. Results indicate varying ROI levels, with some experiencing immediate returns, especially using cloud versions without upfront costs. Adoption is cost-effective and supports team collaboration. Some teams report no visible returns, highlighting that the outcome can vary based on server hosting choices.

Enterprise users experience IIS pricing as being tightly integrated with Windows Server. For many, IIS costs are included with their Windows license, making it an affordable choice if Windows Server is already in use. Some find the product expensive, especially when compared to open-source solutions, and believe the pricing could be improved. License fees often vary, with both subscription and perpetual options available. Additional costs may occur for certain services like SSL publishing.

• "IIS comes along with an OS license from Microsoft. Others can opt for a perpetual-based licensing model to be able to use the system."
• "They offer a one-time payment model for the product license, and we pay annually for support."
• "Users can get a subscription-based license or a perpetual license for IIS."

IIS is primarily utilized for hosting web and application services. Organizations use it for publishing websites, supporting infrastructure functionalities, deploying internal applications, hosting Dynamics and web-based applications, and integrating with GIS solutions. It assists in application infrastructure, hosting .NET, managing Active Directory, and issuing security certificates. IIS facilitates access to Microsoft applications, web-based information systems, and portals for online payments, supporting enterprise-level security and ensuring network services are available internally and externally.

Many users have not accessed customer service or technical assistance. While some mention that support can be slow to understand and resolve issues, others find Microsoft support responsive and efficient. Community resources often serve as a primary help source. Direct contact with support varies; some are satisfied, while others encounter delays or lack direct access. Premium plans offer quicker responses, but experience across users ranges from highly rating Microsoft support to finding it just satisfactory.

IIS setup is generally straightforward, often taking under an hour. Users find the process simple, especially when using Windows Server; however, complexity can increase with added features like Windows Authentication or web farms. Familiarity enhances ease, reducing deployment time to as little as 15 minutes. Simplicity and speed are highlighted, although some find documentation lacking. The process benefits from prior knowledge and is compatible with both on-premises and cloud environments.

IIS scalability varies but is generally considered good with proper setup and load balancing. Users note improvements in recent versions, though some still find it limited. While IIS can support a large number of users, it often depends on hardware and configuration. Many users mention plans to scale, leveraging clustering and additional servers. Although some face challenges scaling IIS environment, others rate its scalability highly and are satisfied with its capability to handle growth.

IIS demonstrates strong stability, with many asserting it as highly reliable, especially for .NET applications. Users noted improvements in recent versions, with minimal issues like occasional compatibility concerns and interaction between application pools. Ratings varied, mostly high, with scores from six to ten reflecting satisfaction. Some highlighted the need for slight improvements, but most agreed it is a dependable option, frequently rating it between eight and nine out of ten.