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PALAK SURI - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Eurofins
Real User
Top 20
Integrated testing solution that stores a broad range of packages and offers scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature has been to store all our packages in one place including SSIS packages, SQL tables, TFS and SSR."
  • "The server that we use is very slow so that is concerning for us."

What is our primary use case?

When using Visual Studio, we have two type types of reports that we use including TFS and Git. I use TFS to open the solutions, make any changes and to complete tests for quality program production.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature has been to store all our packages in one place including SSIS packages, SQL tables, TFS and SSR.

What needs improvement?

The server that we use is very slow so that is concerning for us.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for almost a year.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is not that stable. The server that we use is very slow so that is concerning for us.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

We have our own tech support in the office so we do not use their customer support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. We have partial scripts and we used them to run the setup using Octopus.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise others to save changes in their repository or it might get lost.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Reza Sadeghi - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Development Team Lead at asa com
Real User
It makes it easy to handle a lot of things and has good community support, but it needs better performance and error handling
Pros and Cons
  • "It is very easy to use. You can handle a lot of things together at once in one package, which is a good point for us."
  • "It is not good in terms of performance. When you open Visual Studio, you have to wait for a while to process your code. It uses a lot of resources and has a lot of features. If we could disable some of the features, it would be lighter and faster to use. Nowadays, for some of the projects, we use VS Code for JavaScript or Python. VS Code is very light and easy to use, whereas, in Visual Studio, we have to wait because it takes time to compile or run a project. It has a lot of competitors in terms of performance, such as Intelligent ID. Intelligent ID is very easy to use. It has many features, and it is lighter to use than Visual Studio. In terms of error handling, sometimes, it shows an error before you finish your code, which can be improved. It would be good if it has a version for Linux. I use VS Code on Linux, but I am not sure if Visual Studio has a version for Linux."

What is our primary use case?

I use it for coding, debugging, and other usual things.

What is most valuable?

It is very easy to use. You can handle a lot of things together at once in one package, which is a good point for us.

What needs improvement?

It is not good in terms of performance. When you open Visual Studio, you have to wait for a while to process your code. It uses a lot of resources and has a lot of features. If we could disable some of the features, it would be lighter and faster to use. Nowadays, for some of the projects, we use VS Code for JavaScript or Python. VS Code is very light and easy to use, whereas, in Visual Studio, we have to wait because it takes time to compile or run a project. It has a lot of competitors in terms of performance, such as Intelligent ID. Intelligent ID is very easy to use. It has many features, and it is lighter to use than Visual Studio.

In terms of error handling, sometimes, it shows an error before you finish your code, which can be improved. It would be good if it has a version for Linux. I use VS Code on Linux, but I am not sure if Visual Studio has a version for Linux.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for four or five years. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I haven't contacted their technical support. We always search on the web. You can easily find most of the information on the web or Microsoft site. They have a big community, and you can find the information very easily.

How was the initial setup?

The initial installation is very good and easy. In 2015, they added a visual installer, which made it easier than before. Nowadays, we use Visual Studio to change or modify some of the packages, and it is much easier than before.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution. I would rate Visual Studio Test Professional a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Dimitar Alexov - PeerSpot reviewer
CDO at SGROUP
Real User
Facilitates the exchange of information between old and new applications
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool is flexible and easy to manage. We use it since it is scalable and easy to use. It integrates with solutions."
  • "Visual Studio Test Professional needs to improve its stability."

What is our primary use case?

The product is primarily used for integration with other products and applications, facilitating the exchange of information between old and new applications.

What is most valuable?

The tool is flexible and easy to manage. We use it since it is scalable and easy to use. It integrates with solutions. 

What needs improvement?

Visual Studio Test Professional needs to improve its stability. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Visual Studio Test Professional's stability an eight out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the product's scalability a seven to nine out of ten. 

How was the initial setup?

Visual Studio Test Professional's deployment is not complex. 

What other advice do I have?

Our larger organization has three organizations that are directly involved in working with the product. One organization focuses on security, while another is engaged in software development, particularly creating interfaces, software links, and product integrations. I rate it a seven out of ten. 

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Real User
Top 5
User-friendly tool with good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a good and user-friendly tool."
  • "It could be available for multiple platforms and other operating systems like Mac with a native port."

What is our primary use case?

We are primarily using Visual Studio Test Professional for the C Sharp environment.

What is most valuable?

It is a good and user-friendly tool.

What needs improvement?

The product is only available on Windows. It could be available for multiple platforms and other operating systems like Mac with a native port. It is challenging to use it for larger projects. Also, it needs to be rewritten with additional features.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Visual Studio Test Professional for more than twenty years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a very robust and stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product needs to be more scalable. It requires a good set of machines to perform well.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup process is long and tedious. It works like installing an operating system on the server and takes an hour to complete. We run the setup, select the components and features, and install it on the system. It is well organized but a very lengthy process.

What about the implementation team?

I installed the product myself.

What was our ROI?

The product generates very low revenues for us.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We have licensing for Visual Studio Community edition.

What other advice do I have?

I would not recommend Visual Studio Test Professional. I rate it an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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IT manager at Farmatrejd
Real User
Top 5
A stable and easy-to-use solution that has a simple initial setup
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Visual Studio Test Professional is its ease of use."
  • "The solution's documentation could be improved for beginners."

What is our primary use case?

Visual Studio Test Professional can be used for a lot of things with C++ or C sharp. Java deployment is also included in the solution.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Visual Studio Test Professional is its ease of use.

What needs improvement?

The solution's documentation could be improved for beginners.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Visual Studio Test Professional for ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Visual Studio Test Professional an eight out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate Visual Studio Test Professional an eight out of ten for scalability. Three people are using the solution in our organization.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup is not difficult.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented the solution through an in-house team. The solution's deployment took around 45 minutes. The solution can be deployed on-premises and on-cloud.

What was our ROI?

We have seen a return on investment with Visual Studio Test Professional.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We pay a yearly licensing fee for Visual Studio Test Professional, which is expensive.

What other advice do I have?

Two people are required for the solution’s deployment and maintenance. I would recommend Visual Studio Test Professional to other users.

Overall, I rate Visual Studio Test Professional an eight out of ten.

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Roland Sárosy - PeerSpot reviewer
Android Developer at Fizetési Pont Kft.
Real User
Top 5
A scalable and stable solution that is easy to deploy and is the best for .NET development
Pros and Cons
  • "The whole suite is made for .NET development."
  • "The product must provide more automation."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for .NET development.

What is most valuable?

The whole suite is made for .NET development. We cannot use anything else for this purpose. I'm super happy with the product.

What needs improvement?

The product must provide more automation.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The tool is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool is scalable. Three people use the product in our company. We have plans to increase the number of users to five or six.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use different solutions for other development environments. We use what’s best for each language we support or use. We use Visual Studio Test Professional because it supports .NET the best.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. It took us 15 to 20 minutes to deploy the solution.

What about the implementation team?

We’re software engineers. The deployment can be done in-house.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend the product to others. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

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Cloud architect at Freebyte
Real User
Top 5
Easy to configure and stable solution
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is easy. It's easy to configure."
  • "The price could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution to develop code.

What needs improvement?

The price could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy. It's easy to configure.

What about the implementation team?

The deployment can be done in-house.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We pay for the license. The licensing model is per year. So, yearly-based license.

I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, where ten is the most expensive and one is the cheapest.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. I would definitely recommend using the solution.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Kaveesha Liyanage - PeerSpot reviewer
Student at University of Huddersfield
Real User
Top 5
Has good stability, but its UI needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "Its initial setup process is easy."
  • "Its UI could be better."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for web-based application development.

What is most valuable?

The solution has good stability.

What needs improvement?

The solution's UI could be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used the solution for a month or two.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup process is easy.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented the solution myself.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the solution a six out of ten.

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