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reviewer948819 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems and Networks Engineer at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Nov 13, 2021
Useful interface, stable, and helpful support
Pros and Cons
  • "The most useful is the interface and the ergonomic. Windows is very simple."
  • "Windows Server is very easy to troubleshoot which has helped our organization save time."
  • "The optimization of the scalability could improve."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Windows Server for all of our servers in our organization.

How has it helped my organization?

Windows Server is very easy to troubleshoot which has helped our organization save time.

What is most valuable?

The most useful is the interface and the ergonomic. Windows is very simple.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for approximately 20 years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have found Windows Server stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The optimization of the scalability could improve.

How are customer service and support?

The support from Microsoft is very good.

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

I have used Windows 10.

How was the initial setup?

Windows Server is very simple to uninstall, administer, and configure.

What other advice do I have?

There is a license to use this solution and the price is reasonable.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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Hemchand KG - PeerSpot reviewer
RPA Project Manager at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Nov 9, 2021
A reliable solution
Pros and Cons
  • "I like that the solution is reliable."
  • "I have no issues with the security features."
  • "Perhaps the scalability could be better."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution solely for official purposes. 

What is most valuable?

I like that the solution is reliable.

What needs improvement?

Perhaps the scalability could be better. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for around ten years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have no issues with the stability. I feel the solution to be reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

For my purposes, I don't see any need to scale the solution, although this can possibly be improved. 

How are customer service and support?

I do not have experience with tech support. 

What about the implementation team?

I do not possess information about the technical team required for deployment and maintenance. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I did not evaluate other operating systems for business before going with Windows Server.

What other advice do I have?

I have no issues with the security features. I consider everything about the solution to be fine. 

There are more than 10,000 people using the solution in my organization.

I rate Windows Server as a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Amarjit Rathee - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Vice President at Hitachi Systems, Ltd.
Real User
Top 20
Nov 2, 2021
High performance, easy to use, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to use and it has good performance."
  • "Windows Server can improve in patch management and security."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Windows Server as an operating system.

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use and it has good performance.

What needs improvement?

Windows Server can improve in patch management and security.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows Server is stable.

How are customer service and support?

We have not had any issues that we would need to contact the support.

What about the implementation team?

Our in-house team of two technicians and one manager do the implementation and maintenance of the solution.

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

We have purchased a perpetual license to use the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Windows Server a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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it_user1689051 - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Strategist at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
Real User
Oct 10, 2021
User-friendly for the admin guys
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows Server is easy to use. It's user friendly for the admin guys."
  • "Windows should add some more compatibility tools to Windows Server."

What is most valuable?

Windows Server is easy to use. It's user-friendly for the admin guys.

What needs improvement?

Windows should add some more compatibility tools to Windows Server.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using Windows Server ever since it was first released. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows Server is quite stable.

How are customer service and support?

We haven't had any issues with Microsoft support thus far. 

How was the initial setup?

Installing Windows Server is quite easy. I'm not exactly sure how long it takes to deploy. My team does that. We have a team of two to three Windows admin guys who manage the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows Server nine out of 10. I would recommend it to others.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1593132 - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Oct 6, 2021
Easy to setup and use but performance and integration could be better
Pros and Cons
  • "What I like most about Windows Server is that it's easy to use."
  • "I would like to see better performance and more integration options in the next release of Windows Server."

What is most valuable?

What I like most about Windows Server is that it's easy to use.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see better performance and more integration options in the next release of Windows Server. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Windows Server for quite a while now. I'm not sure how long.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows Server is stable.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate Windows support five out of 10. 

How was the initial setup?

Installing Windows Server is pretty straightforward. You don't really need much IT knowledge to deploy it.

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

We pay for a yearly license

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Windows Server five out of 10. I would recommend it to others. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1680246 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Sep 30, 2021
Easy to use, stable, and simple to configure
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to use."
  • "Windows Server is scalable."

    What is our primary use case?

    We used Windows Server to run SQL applications and a few remote desktop applications.

    What is most valuable?

    The solution is easy to use.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows Server for approximately four years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Windows Server is scalable.

    We have approximately 20 people in my organization using this solution.

    How was the initial setup?

    Windows Server is easy to configure. However, it takes approximately three months for the full implementation.

    What about the implementation team?

    We used integrators to do the implementation of the solution. We have one technician that works on the solution.

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

    Windows Server's whole licensing model is complex because if you have, for example, Microsoft Office and end-user applications installed on a server with a remote desktop, then the licensing can be complex. If the model could be simplified it would be better.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others.

    I rate Windows Server an eight out of ten.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    reviewer1674072 - PeerSpot reviewer
    General Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Sep 26, 2021
    Stable, scalable, and straightforward installation
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution is straightforward to install and took approximately 30 minutes."
    • "The newer version of this solution is highly stable."
    • "The solution could improve by being more user-friendly."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Windows Server for sharing files and running applications, for example, Microsoft Exchange for correspondence.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution could improve by being more user-friendly.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows Server for approximately three months.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The newer version of this solution is highly stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution is scalable.

    We have approximately 50 users using the solution.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I have not needed to use the support.

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

    We use Ubuntu Linux for some servers.

    How was the initial setup?

    The solution is straightforward to install and took approximately 30 minutes.

    What about the implementation team?

    Our IT department did the implementation of the solution. We have a team of engineers and administrators that do the implementation and maintenance.

    What other advice do I have?

    I recommend this solution to others.

    I rate Windows Server an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer1512870 - PeerSpot reviewer
    General Manager
    Real User
    Sep 24, 2021
    The Terminal Service feature is valuable for our company
    Pros and Cons
    • "Windows Server is stable."
    • "For our company the Terminal Service is a valuable feature."
    • "Rebooting is sometimes required to resolve certain issues, but we've never been able to determine the root cause."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use the solution when I'm working from home. 

    What is most valuable?

    For our company the Terminal Service is a valuable feature. 

    What needs improvement?

    Rebooting is sometimes required to resolve certain issues, but we've never been able to determine the root cause. The problem gets solved but we'd like to know what causes it.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows Server for five years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is stable. 

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was straightforward.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend Windows Server to other users and rate this solution an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Private Cloud
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    reviewer372459 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Sr. Manager - IT Systems at a transportation company with 501-1,000 employees
    Real User
    Sep 19, 2021
    Easy installation, stable, scales well, and is easy to use
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is easy to use."
    • "Windows Server is a good solution; it is easy to use, stable, scalable, and straightforward to install for running our applications and day-to-day activities."
    • "There is a need for improved security."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use this solution to run our applications and overall our day-to-day activities.

    What is most valuable?

    Windows Server is a good solution.

    It is easy to use.

    What needs improvement?

    There is a need for improved security.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows Server for four or five years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Windows Server is a stable solution.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Window Server is a scalable product.

    We have approximately 400 users in our organization.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    We have not contacted technical support. We are able to resolve issues.

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

    We are also using the Linux Server.

    How was the initial setup?

    It is easy to install Windows Server.

    It took three to four hours to install.

    What about the implementation team?

    We have a team of three engineers to complete the installation and maintain it.

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

    Our licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others.

    I would rate Windows Server an eight out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    it_user1665177 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Senior Cloud Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Sep 18, 2021
    Scalable, highly stable, and easy installation
    Pros and Cons
    • "We have been using this solution for a long time and it has been stable."
    • "The solution could improve by being more secure."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using Windows Server to run applications.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution could improve by being more secure.

    For how long have I used the solution?

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

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    We have been using this solution for a long time and it has been stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution is scalable.

    We are using virtualization servers, and on average we have installed approximately 200 servers.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    We have not needed to contact the support.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is straightforward.

    What about the implementation team?

    We have two managers doing the maintenance of the solution and a team of five that handles the operations.

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

    There is an annual license required for this solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others.

    I rate Windows Server an eight out of ten.

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