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Cyber Security Engineer at Oyak Cimento
It is a powerful and flexible solution for virtualization. It offers a variety of features and options to meet your organization's needs.
Pros and Cons
- "It is an expensive platform. I rate its pricing an eight out of ten."
- "There could be more security features included in the product."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Virtual Server can assign RAM, CPU, and storage resources to virtual machines. This allows virtual machines to scale according to their needs.
What needs improvement?
There could be more security features included in the product.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for eight years. We use version 2019 at present.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 1000 Microsoft Virtual Server users in our organization. We use it once a week. I rate its scalability a seven out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
What about the implementation team?
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
What other advice do I have?
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Student at Inderprastha Engineering College
A scalable tool that serves not only as an emulator but also as a sandbox to test applications
Pros and Cons
- "It is a scalable solution...I followed some online tutorials, because of which I did not face any technical issues or the need to contact the solution's technical support."
- "As certain medium-level complexities are involved in the product's setup process, the product's setup phase can be considered for improvement."
What is our primary use case?
You can use Microsoft Virtual Server as an emulator. You can also set it up over different operating systems or use it as a sandbox to test applications.
What is most valuable?
Based on my use case, I find Microsoft Virtual Server to be useful for Android development.
What needs improvement?
As certain medium-level complexities are involved in the product's setup process, the product's setup phase can be considered for improvement.
In the future releases of the solution, I want the solution to be a more user-friendly UI.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for two weeks.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten since I am not very familiar with the solution presently.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
I followed some online tutorials, because of which I did not face any technical issues or the need to contact the solution's technical support.
How was the initial setup?
Since the initial setup of the product is neither easy nor difficult, I would describe the setup phase to be of an intermediate level.
The solution's deployment process took me an hour to complete.
The solution is deployed on a local system and not on the cloud.
What about the implementation team?
I managed the solution's deployment process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is no need for me to pay anything towards the solution's licensing costs.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to those who plan to use it. Initially, one should only follow the basic steps provided by the solution.
I rate the overall product an eight to nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Application administrator at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
The solution is easy to deploy and offers good performance
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's performance is good."
- "It would be good if the tool's integration improved."
What is our primary use case?
I just use the solution for installation and configuration.
What is most valuable?
The solution's performance is good.
What needs improvement?
It would be good if the tool's integration improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I use Microsoft Virtual Server from time to time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. If you deploy the solution on the cloud, there is not much work to do. If you deploy it on-premises, you have to maintain it 24/7. The solution takes about ten minutes to deploy, but the time taken depends.
What about the implementation team?
I set up the solution myself, though we sometimes need one to ten people to deploy and maintain the solution, depending on the environment.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is deployed on the cloud but can also be on-premise. I rate Microsoft Virtual Server a ten out of ten and recommend the solution to others.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Head of IT department at Monetars
Can be deployed in multiple environments, is easy to set up, and is extremely scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the ability to share folders and run Active Directory."
- "Server security can always be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Virtual Server to centralize and access all Active Directory and file servers. Additionally, we regulate the computers within the domain and manage user access to the systems.
Microsoft Virtual Server can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment, depending on the specific business requirements of each organization.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ability to share folders and run Active Directory.
What needs improvement?
Server security can always be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Virtual Server is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I give the scalability of Microsoft Virtual Server a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is available anywhere in the world, but we haven't needed to contact them because our Microsoft Virtual Servers are functioning as expected.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. Anyone who has experience with Microsoft servers can set up their environment including the shared folders quickly.
For the deployment, we must first understand the organization's requirements and determine whether there will be external users accessing the system or if it will be limited to internal use only. We need to define the goals and then consider all the necessary components to facilitate the process. It is crucial to establish a centralized location, and depending on the complexity of the network topology, we can determine how it can serve external users effectively. Finally, we can begin testing the security measures and take note of the advantages and disadvantages that arise.
What other advice do I have?
I give Microsoft Virtual Server a ten out of ten.
The number of people required for deployment and maintenance depends on the size of the organization. A small company can manage with one person, but I have also seen large organizations that required fifteen people.
Microsoft Virtual Servers can offer a secure, reliable, and scalable network environment, catering to the specific roles of servers for organizations of any size. I highly recommend utilizing Microsoft Virtual Servers.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Owner at Richard Duggan Pty Ltd
A robust and reliable solution that enables collaboration across multiple teams
Pros and Cons
- "The product is reliable."
- "The product must provide better data analytics."
What is our primary use case?
We are a bookmaking firm. The solution is quite good for collaboration across multiple teams.
What is most valuable?
The product is reliable.
What needs improvement?
The product must provide better data analytics.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable and accessible. It’s a robust and reliable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable. We have 15 users. We use it every minute of the day.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple. It is a cloud solution. Our operating system is server-based. To deploy the tool, we spoke to our software provider and linked up with a company that offers hosting services to deploy it on the cloud.
What about the implementation team?
A third-party vendor helped us implement the solution. They also help us with maintenance and support.
What was our ROI?
The product’s reliability and accessibility are valuable to us.
What other advice do I have?
I will recommend the product to others. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior System Engineer at Confiz Solutions
Stable product with efficient VM security features
Pros and Cons
- "The product helps us secure VMs from vulnerabilities in our systems like Sentinel. It indicates the threat via email notification."
- "The platform could provide more integration and stability."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Virtual Server to monitor user behavior on virtual machines. We can view incident reports using it.
What is most valuable?
The product helps us secure VMs from vulnerabilities in our systems like Sentinel. It indicates the threat via email notification. We are then able to resolve the issues as soon as possible.
What needs improvement?
The platform could provide more integration and stability.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 25 Microsoft Virtual Server users in our organization. We might increase the number of users to 40 in the current year, 2023. It is a scalable product.
How are customer service and support?
I initially contacted Microsoft Virtual Server’s support team as we were in a learning phase. They were very cooperative and provided support on time.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have worked with AWS services in virtual environments. It is very costly, and technical support services are difficult to find compared to Microsoft Virtual Server in our region. At the same time, Microsoft provides technical support on email and calls according to requirements.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is complicated compared to open-source solutions like Linux, which also provides a secure environment. We deploy the product on-premise and on the cloud.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Microsoft Virtual Server an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Infrastructure Manager at Seguros Banorte
Good monitoring, self-service, and administration features
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are monitoring, and the self-service that they have for a customized environment."
- "The response time from technical support could be faster."
What is our primary use case?
We use this product for virtualizing all of our environment.
We have between 80 and 85 apps that run our core services. We are an insurance company and we have a lot of internal apps.
How has it helped my organization?
This solution helps us because our data center is in another part of the country, and we do not have to travel to work on it. I can do things remotely from my desk.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are monitoring, and the self-service that they have for a customized environment.
The administration is very good.
What needs improvement?
The response time from technical support could be faster.
The price of this product could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
Our offices began using Microsoft Virtual Server about five years ago.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable product and we use it on a daily basis. For the most part, it works very quickly.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For our environment, the level of scalability is fine. We have approximately 50 users.
How are customer service and technical support?
I would rate technical support a nine out of ten. If the response time were quicker then it might be perfect.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was really easy.
What about the implementation team?
We hired an integrator to assist us with the implementation and deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is a one-time cost and there are no licensing fees.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for anybody who is implementing this solution is to hire external, trained professionals with the correct skills for these specific products.
In summary, this is a good product and although it has issues, they are minimal. From my perspective, I think that everything is going well.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Director at Library of Congress
Useful for application virtualization and improves operational cost and efficiency
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to manage."
- "The tool must provide more freedom to the customer."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for application virtualization. We have deployed the tool in multiple locations.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to manage. It can be deployed easily. The product has improved our operational cost and efficiency.
What needs improvement?
Customization must be improved. The tool must provide more freedom to the customer.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for 5 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product’s stability a 9 out of 10.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product’s scalability feature has supported our growth well. We have different numbers of users on different sites. We have around 200 users. I rate the scalability a 9 out of 10.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support is fine.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used physical servers before. We switched to Microsoft Virtual Server due to its cost and ease of management.
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment was complex. Now, it is straightforward. I rate the ease of setup an eight out of ten. The deployment can be done in days. The time taken for deployment depends on the infrastructure.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Virtual Server is a low-cost solution.
What other advice do I have?
I will recommend the tool to others. My advice depends on the infrastructure someone is using. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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