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Windows Server AppFabric pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

Windows Server AppFabric is very usable and easy to understand.
Antivirus and VPN are pivotal features currently being used.
Clients can access the network from home, which is crucial during the pandemic.
AppFabric hosting is essential for running workflows.
The deployment phase is very easy with the ability to deploy, image, and patch without downtime.

CONS

Windows Server AppFabric's price and licensing policy need improvement and could be cheaper.
Licensing can be confusing with too many options, making it challenging to choose the right one.
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows Server AppFabric next year, which is a concern for users.
Windows Server AppFabric struggles to connect with different cloud services.
Blue screen errors occur, especially when customers use external displays with a P-type cable.
 

Windows Server AppFabric Pros review quotes

VIJAY RAGAVAN - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 28, 2024
The ability to seamlessly deploy, image, and patch without causing downtime is extremely helpful and user-friendly.
ArturOrdyan - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 19, 2024
The product's deployment phase was very easy.
owner118824 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 10, 2020
It is very usable and easy to understand. Antivirus and VPN are the main features being used now. It allows my clients to access the network from home, which was very crucial because of the pandemic.
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reviewer1490670 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 11, 2021
The most valuable feature is AppFabric's hosting solution, which is what we need for running workflows.
 

Windows Server AppFabric Cons review quotes

VIJAY RAGAVAN - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 28, 2024
The most important issue I've found is the blue screen errors, particularly when customers use external displays with a P-type cable.
ArturOrdyan - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 19, 2024
The product is unable to connect with different cloud services.
owner118824 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 10, 2020
Its price and licensing policy can be improved. It could be a little cheaper. Licensing is sometimes confusing. There are so many different options. It is difficult to find out what to buy or what to choose for my necessity.
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reviewer1490670 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 11, 2021
Microsoft will stop supporting the product next year, and we can't run unsupported programs in our systems.

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