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PeterKrall - PeerSpot reviewer
Freelance Software Engineer + Director of a company at Peter Krall Consulting
Real User
Jul 7, 2021
An operating system that's pretty stable
Pros and Cons
  • "I like how Windows 10 is quite stable."
  • "It would be better if there were more integration with Linux and Azure."

What is our primary use case?

I use it mainly as the operating system for my tech development work. I'm running some kind of research studio and a database on this.

What is most valuable?

I like how Windows 10 is quite stable. 

What needs improvement?

It would be better if there were more integration with Linux and Azure.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for several years. I got it when it first came out.

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

I've been in business since 1980, so I have used many operating systems like Sun. That's what it was called before Oracle bought them.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward, but it takes some time to download and implement this solution.

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

I don't pay for my personal use. However, my company certainly has some licenses, but I'm not aware of what they pay for them.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to new users.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows 10 a nine.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1411233 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Jul 6, 2021
Mature, stable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "Windows is a mature product now and it's secure enough compared to its past versions."
  • "Linux is more secure, and, although this solution has come a long way, it would be helpful if they could continue to develop the security aspects of the product."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use it as a secure operating system. I'm using an operating system in an environment like a bank. Right now, it's a trendy system to use.

What is most valuable?

Windows is a mature product now and it's secure enough compared to its past versions. There are other operating systems, even if you like Linux or Mac, however, this product now has an acceptable risk level and it's improved over the years.

I'm in a banking environment and I'll see people are using the operating system for everything.

The solution is stable.

The product is easy to install.

What needs improvement?

What I am expecting is that soon this will be their last product for me, however, if they go for the next Windows version, that they'll definitely change the kernel to Linux from the current one. Linux is more secure, and, although this solution has come a long way, it would be helpful if they could continue to develop the security aspects of the product.

There likely should be fewer releases going forward. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for around two years at this point. It's been a while. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability has been good. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. We had an issue only once about three months ago, where there was an update after which there was application crashed. That said, as a whole, yes, it is a stable operating system.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's an operating system, and therefore, there isn't really anything about it that needs to scale. It's not an aspect that you need to worry about.

We have 5,000 users on the solution currently.

How are customer service and technical support?

I don't directly deal with technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are. 

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

I've used multiple solutions in the past, including Fedora, CentOS, and Ubuntu - both server and client versions.

I've been switching the operating system based on requirements since 2008. Before 2008, I would stick to Windows only.

How was the initial setup?

The product is very simple to implement. Any kid can install it. It's just a matter of clicks. Nowadays, almost every operating system is a matter of clicks. Installation is not an issue.

I'm not sure how much of a technical team we have to handle any maintenance responsibilities. 

What other advice do I have?

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been pleased with its overall capabilities.

Whether or not I would recommend the solution depends on the company. If it's working on open source, then it should stick to Linux. If it's working on closed source too and the company is not worried about the source or any application on the Linux system, then they should remain on Windows. Basically, it depends on the usage.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1411104 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Datacenter Facilities at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Jul 6, 2021
User friendly and very reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "This solution is very user friendly and reliable."
  • "Could be easier to manage and use."
  • "I'd like to see less restrictions on the use so it would be easier to use and manage."

What is our primary use case?

I'm a manager of data center facilities and we are customers of Microsoft. 

What is most valuable?

This solution is very user friendly and reliable. 

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see less restrictions on the use so it would be easier to use and manage. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this product for over 10 years. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. It's pushed down from the server, so it's usually  quite fast. The deployment is done in-house and we have around 10,000 users. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution an eight out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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System Manager at Clover SA
Real User
Jul 4, 2021
Easy to use with good performance, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
  • "It's easy to use and the performance is good."
  • "I would like to see better pricing and faster support."
  • "I am not always happy with the response that I get from technical support. Technical support needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

I use this solution to run applications.

What is most valuable?

It's easy to use and the performance is good.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see better pricing and faster support.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 ten is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable.

We have approximately 3,500 users in our organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

I am not always happy with the response that I get from technical support.

Technical support needs improvement. They could be faster.

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

I also use OneDrive with Office.

How was the initial setup?

I was not involved in the installation.

What about the implementation team?

I have an IT department that is responsible for the installation.

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

The licensing fees could be cheaper.

We pay for licensing for the company.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

I would rate Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1410804 - PeerSpot reviewer
SAP Architecture Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Real User
Jul 4, 2021
Easy to install, quick and easy to use, and has good support
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is quick."
  • "Windows 10 is quick, includes many features with many options, and is easy to use."
  • "While it is already a stable product, it can be improved."

What is our primary use case?

This solution is used to help the end-user with whatever is required for their day-to-day work.

It is mainly used by the end-user, as their operating system.

What is most valuable?

Windows 10 is quick.

It includes many features with many options.

Also, it is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

They don't use it with any third-party integration, it doesn't require this as it is used by the end-user.

While it is already a stable product, it can be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Windows 10 for three to four years, since it was launched.

Windows 10 is the latest version. I believe they will launch Windows 11 in the next few months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's a scalable solution. It has a very good upgrade path.

We have approximately 50 users in my office.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is good. We have no issues with the technical support from Microsoft.

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

We did not use any other solution before Windows 10.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very straightforward.

It takes less than one hour to install and deploy.

We only require one person to maintain this solution. I do it myself for the site.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the installation myself. I did not need the help of a consultant or an integrator.

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

The license is built into whatever you have purchased. For example, we purchased our Lenovo laptop and the license for Windows 10 was built in.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate any other product before choosing Windows 10.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Senior System Administrator at KnowledgeNet
Real User
Jul 1, 2021
A flexible and stable solution with good performance, but updates should be faster and easier
Pros and Cons
  • "The performance works very well and the solution is flexible and stable."
  • "The updates are excessively long and take an entire hour during startup, which is ridiculous."

What is our primary use case?

We are using the latest version.

I use the solution as an operating system for my notebook. 

What is most valuable?

The performance works very well and the solution is flexible and stable. 

What needs improvement?

The updates are excessively long and take an entire hour during startup, which is ridiculous. The solution also does not provide the option of installing updates. There should be an option to restart without needing an update. 

I don't like the problem with the updates. The user must restart after downloading an update, but no option is given to do the installation at a later point. This means that the user is faced with the choice of either restarting when he updates or shutting down when he does so. With the former this can take an hour to an hour-and-a-half. This makes no sense. 

In short, the updates could be faster and better performing.

While Microsoft does a good job, this is an issue which must be addressed.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 since its release in 2015. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I don't have any issues with the technical support. It's good. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very easy. 

It takes no more than a few minutes. 

What about the implementation team?

I handled the implementation on my own. \

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

We already have a license for Windows 10 in our role as Microsoft partners. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Fresh Operations Manager at Jerónimo Martins
Real User
Jun 25, 2021
Overall easy to use, reliable, but better language support
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution overall works well."
  • "The user interface could improve for the Portuguese language and more features should be added."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows 10 for business for many applications, such as Office 365.

What is most valuable?

The solution overall works well.

What needs improvement?

The user interface could improve for the Portuguese language and more features should be added.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows solutions for a long time, since Windows 95.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have found the solution to be stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

There are 25 users using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

My experience with technical support was very bad.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very easy.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation myself.

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

There is a license for this solution and it normally comes free with any system.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have evaluated Apple's iOS.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend it to others.

I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1523223 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jun 14, 2021
A stable solution that allows for effective management and boasts a built-in antivirus firewall
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately."
  • "So, out of the box, you can get a stable, efficient and secure solution in Windows 10."
  • "I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter."
  • "I don't know if I would recommend Windows 10. The resource consumption can stand improvement."

What is our primary use case?

I can't really speak of a use case per say. Anything on a computer requires an operating system to run it and this is where Windows 10 comes in. 

What is most valuable?

First off, I would count stability as a valuable feature. Then, I would mention Microsoft's effective management.

Moreover, Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately. Although we have an antivirus enterprise, the Windows 10 antivirus and anti-spam features can be relied on in their own right. 

Take me, for example. I don't have an antivirus solution on my personal computer at home, but rely on the feature that comes with Windows 10. I have had no issues with the security. At work we make use of Symantec as our official antivirus solution and this is to provide the company with extra security measures. 

So, out of the box, you can get a stable, efficient and secure solution in Windows 10. 

What needs improvement?

I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter. We are currently in the process of reviewing the OS and it seems we can get away with using it without the need to pay a license fee. We are talking about a UNIX server OS that is very light and can be installed on any device, even a tension one, such as a PC. If this can be used to run things effectively then it means that the OS is really good. We're going to test it in the areas of security, functionality and adaptability to the environment. I need to be integrated to an active directory. 

So these are some of the models and key features that we're going to test to see if we can install them in our environments, get them working with our active directory, and examine if our solution, our applications, are compatible with them. If the OS can perform these key functions then perhaps we can consider getting laptops and computers that do not require OS or that come with three BSD, for example, which would allow us to do installation. 

I don't know if I would recommend Windows 10. The resource consumption can stand improvement. Much memory is used up and this quickly leads to the CPU running out. 

The operating system should be optimized to a point where it manages RAM and re-computes computer resources much more effectively. When an application is running on Windows 10 it has a tendency to consume the entire RAM. Once optimized, very weak machines would be able to effectively run Windows 10. If, for example, one were running a graphics intensive application on Windows 10, the entire memory would tend to be consumed, the application would drag and the RAM would be insufficient to run it. A terminal check would demonstrate that even the functionality of Windows 10 would be excessively consuming the resources of the system. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I cannot say for certain for how long I have been using Windows 10, although I do know that it has been a long time, perhaps since 2016. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I'm satisfied with the solution's technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The solution is pretty straightforward and easy to install. 

Deployment does not take more than 15 minutes, give or take. 90 percent of the systems we purchase come with Windows 10 pre-installed. The process is pretty easy. One just need follow the prompts and put in his region, time, zone and preferred language. The next step is to join the domain, at which point the user is built and work can commence. 

What about the implementation team?

While installation can be done independently, it would really be up to the IT department to get this done. 

What other advice do I have?

There is currently no integration of which to speak concerning Windows 10. It is a workstation ware.

The solution is also deployed on-premises. It basically serves as a workstation OS. This is the OS I want, one for use as a normal office work tool. 

I use the solution on my personal PC and also in my organization for its purposes of laptop billing.

Everybody's PC runs on Windows 10. We are talking about more than 500 users. 

I would definitely recommend the solution to others. It is about the best OS obtainable at present.

As Windows 10 consumes a lot of resources I will rate it as an eight out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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PranavGupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager at Shyam Telecom Group
Real User
Jun 8, 2021
Easy to set up and stable but can slow down your machine
Pros and Cons
  • "The stability of the solution is good. it doesn't crash or freeze and there are no bugs or glitches. It's quite reliable."
  • "The product has been easy to use and simple to navigate."
  • "The interface could be more friendly."
  • "I found that it slowed down my laptop a bit."

What is our primary use case?

I'm using it in my new company. I'm working in ISP right now and I'm using the laptop to connect to my applications. That's all I'm using it for. I'm using just virtualization services on my laptop. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is quite stable. The performance is good.

The product has been easy to use and simple to navigate.  

The solution has the capability to scale if necessary.

The initial setup is very easy.

What needs improvement?

I found that it slowed down my laptop a bit.

I find that, when we start the laptop, when we shut down and restart the laptop, it will take a bit of time to restart. It will take around one minute to restart in total, which feels like a long time. I need the time to be reduced. After replacing the SSD, it reduced the time a bit, however, it has not reduced the time that much overall.

The interface could be more friendly.

Some security features and some services are automatically getting switched on that is of no use. There should be an option that allows us to customize the services that we want to run or that we don't want to run.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for seven years at this point. I use it on my laptop, and it is pretty old at this point.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution is good. it doesn't crash or freeze and there are no bugs or glitches. It's quite reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution can scale. For what I use it for, it's served its purpose.

I'm not sure how many people actually use the solution, as I am new to the organization. I have it on my laptop and suspect more if not all of the employees do too.

How was the initial setup?

The solution is not difficult or complex to install. It is very straightforward and simple. A company shouldn't have any issues with the setup process.

It only took about 40 minutes to set up and deploy the solution. It's pretty fast.

What about the implementation team?

I installed the solution myself. I did not need the assistance of any integrators or consultants.

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

I have a home license that costs me around 1,000 rupees.

What other advice do I have?

I'm just a customer and an end-user.

I'm using the solution from my laptop, not from the server.

I'm using the latest version of the solution. I'm constantly updating it.

I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten, as I found that this particular generation made my laptop run a bit slow.

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Irad Dukad - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Ducart
Real User
Jun 3, 2021
User-friendly with an easy setup and good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "The performance, overall, has been excellent."
  • "The stability of the solution is quite good."
  • "The security should be better on the solution."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is primarily used on all the local PCs in the company. It's also used for file sharing. Everything Windows runs on - the software and everything - runs on this.

What is most valuable?

The stability of the solution is quite good.

The performance, overall, has been excellent.

The product is user-friendly. Everyone finds it very easy to use for the most part.

The initial setup is quite straightforward.

What needs improvement?

The solution isn't overly scalable, from what I have witnessed. 

The security should be better on the solution.

Microsoft should work to make the product more flexible than it currently is.

The solution could be a bit expensive.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been dealing with the solution since it first came out. I can't recall the exact number of years. It's been a while.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution has been very stable so far. There are no bugs or glitches that I have seen. It doesn't crash or freeze at all. The performance is reliable. It's good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would not describe the solution as scalable.

We've used it since it came onto the market, however, the number of users is always changing. It's hard to describe the exact number of users.

How are customer service and technical support?

I don't recall ever dealing directly with technical support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are overall. I don't have direct contact to go off of.

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

I have some experience with Linux and have used Microsoft servers as well. In our organization, we have used the 2008 and 2016 versions of the server.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not difficult or overly complex. I found it to be rather straightforward. 

How long the deployment takes depends on if it's an upgrade from an older version or if it's upgraded from the hardware. It varies from one to two hours to one to two days. It depends on the hardware.

What about the implementation team?

I handled the implementation completely by myself. For the installation, I did not use an integrator or consultant. It was taken care of in-house without outside assistance required.

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

We tend to pay for the license yearly and have 3-year agreements with Microsoft.

The solution could always be cheaper. If they lowered the price, it would be ideal for the customer base.

What other advice do I have?

I mostly deal with items from an integrator's angle. I don't typically choose the solutions I deal with. That's decided largely by the client.

I typically deal with the latest version of the solution. I cannot speak to the exact version number.

I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.

I would rate the product at an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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