We use this solution for many purposes, such as managing user accounts in Active Directory, storage, hosting applications, and remote server access.
IT System Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Plenty of functionality, stable, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of this solution are its performance, flexibility, and functionality."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of this solution are its performance, flexibility, and functionality.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for approximately 16 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are five people using the solution in my organization.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I am currently still using Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward and it took 45 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation myself and we have one engineer that does the maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution is expensive, and there are many price options available, such as monthly or perpetual licenses.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution.
I rate Windows Server a ten 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.

Insolvency Practitioner and Director at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
Implementation and customer services needs improvement, but overall works well
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of the solution is it works well overall."
- "I would like to see easier implementation and better customer service in the future."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is it works well overall.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see easier implementation and better customer service in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have beends using the solution for 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found the solution to be very reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 18 people in our organization using the solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
The customer service should be easier to access.
How was the initial setup?
I was involved in the installation of the solution and it did go well. We have an HP Server and we are using Microsoft software, they clashed. It took months to get it to work well.
What about the implementation team?
We used a consultant for the implementation and it took approximately six months to get everything working correctly.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We had to purchase the solution and also the licenses to go on each computer system.
What other advice do I have?
We are going to continue using the solution until everything is on the cloud. I would not recommend it.
I rate Windows Server a five 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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Senior Systems Engineer at Dimension Data
Reliable, simple setup, but pricing model needs improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The stability of the Windows Server is good."
- "The scalability of Windows Server is okay, but it could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Windows Server to run our business application.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for approximately 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the Windows Server is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Windows Server is okay, but it could be better.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Windows Server is simple, and the process took less than half an hour.
What about the implementation team?
We did the implementation of Windows Server internally. We have one person that does the maintenance and support of this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows Server needs to be more flexible with the minimum requirements with the license and options. We are on an annual subscription to use the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows Server a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Sr. Manager - IT Systems at a transportation company with 501-1,000 employees
Easy installation, stable, scales well, and is easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to use."
- "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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
A server operating system that's easy to set up and deploy
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to set up and deploy."
- "It could be more secure. We don't like it because if you compare it to Linux, Linux is better."
What is most valuable?
It's easy to set up and deploy.
What needs improvement?
It could be more secure. We don't like it because if you compare it to Linux, Linux is better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows Server for over 20 years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability depends on the project. We have more than 1,000 users in our organization.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
I don't install Windows Server by myself anymore. We have a full Department for that.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for the license every month.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to potential users.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows Server an eight.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
organizator informatike at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Straightforward to set up and stable, but the administration is complicated
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of this solution is the ESRP that is used with the Windows Platform."
- "In the next release, I would like to see the administration simplified."
What is our primary use case?
We use these servers for databases and applications.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of this solution is the ESRP that is used with the Windows Platform.
What needs improvement?
Windows Platforms become rather complicated. We started with the Windows Platform because they simplified it, but now, it has become quite complicated.
The administration has become quite heavy and also the specialization.
We are a rather small factory, not a big system. We are small with a thousand employees, and we need a simplified environment.
In the next release, I would like to see the administration simplified.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for more than 20 years.
The version we are using is quite new, 2020.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows Server is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable, but the administration becomes quite complicated.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not used the technical support, we have had contact with the third-party partners.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Windows Server is straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
In our country, the Windows platform is widespread, which means there is a high amount of usage. We primarily use Windows Solutions. Some also use Linux, but Linux is the minority.
I would rate Windows Server a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Supervisor at MEPEQ
Is user friendly, scalable, and easy to set up
Pros and Cons
- "I like the fact that Windows Server is user friendly."
- "With Microsoft, there are always bugs, and the stability could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We have our applications on the servers.
What is most valuable?
I like the fact that Windows Server is user friendly.
What needs improvement?
With Microsoft, there are always bugs, and the stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows Server for a long time. We have different versions: 2016, 2012, and 2008 as well.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's more or less stable. Sometimes, there are problems with bugs.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. It took about an hour without including configuration. One person handled the deployment.
What about the implementation team?
We used an in-house team.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution and rate it at eight on a scale from one to ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Systems and Networks Engineer at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Useful interface, stable, and helpful support
Pros and Cons
- "The most useful is the interface and the ergonomic. Windows is very simple."
- "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.
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
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner

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