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reviewer1572795 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Production Engineer at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Real User
Stable, easy to use, and effectively hosts our web pages and SQL database
Pros and Cons
  • "This is a stable product."
  • "We had some complaints about the initial setup."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows Server for hosting web pages, our SQL databases, and other things.

What is most valuable?

The interface is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

We had some complaints about the initial setup.

For how long have I used the solution?

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

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 600 users and there are two engineers responsible for management.

How are customer service and support?

I have no direct experience with Microsoft technical support.

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

We do not have any Linux-based systems.

How was the initial setup?

This is a normal installation and the initial setup is of average complexity.

It did not take too long to install, although we had some complaints while doing it.

What about the implementation team?

I installed it myself.

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

Licensing fees are paid on an annual basis, and the price could be improved.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, this is a good product and I recommend it.

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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reviewer1475541 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Director at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Real User
Reliable, easy to use and maintain, but the licensing could be better
Pros and Cons
  • "We chose Windows Server because it is easy to use, and easy to maintain."
  • "It would be better if the license had a longer lifetime."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Windows Server locally for our DNS.

We are implementers, and we perform this service for our clients.

How has it helped my organization?

Our company is an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Windows Server is not directly used for internal purposes, but as our product for our external customers.

What is most valuable?

We chose Windows Server because it is easy to use, and easy to maintain.

What needs improvement?

The license model needs improvement. It would be better if the license had a longer lifetime.

This may be a feature that is already in place, but I like to see a monitoring feature for the desktop.

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?

It's a stable solution. Its stability is one of the reasons we decided to adopt Windows Server.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have not yet experienced the scalability.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is pretty good.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward.

What other advice do I have?

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

I would rate Windows Server a seven out of ten.

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reviewer1430925 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Director at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Real User
Stable and easy to set up, but it could be more secure
Pros and Cons
  • "This is quite a stable product."
  • "Windows Server could be more secure."

What is our primary use case?

We are in the waste logistics industry and we are using this product as the central server for our file systems. The SQL server is running on top of this.

What needs improvement?

Windows Server could be more secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Windows Server for six or seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is quite a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows Server is scalable and we have six users in the company. We plan to increase our usage in the future.

How are customer service and technical support?

I don't have any experience with technical support.

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

I did not use another similar product before this one.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is quite straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

We completed the deployment ourselves.

I was responsible for the deployment and also handle maintenance.

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

This is not an expensive product.

What other advice do I have?

I can recommend Windows Server.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

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On-premises
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reviewer1424022 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Works well for Citrix desktops and for domain controllers
Pros and Cons
  • "The domain controller features are useful."
  • "The price should be reduced."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use Windows Server for Citrix desktops and domain controllers.

What is most valuable?

The domain controller features are useful.

What needs improvement?

The price should be reduced.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows server is a stable product and we will continue to use it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability has not been a problem. In one of the jobs I was doing, there were 700 users.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have never had to log a case with Microsoft so I don't have any experience with technical support.

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

I have always used just only Windows.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward and it takes about 20 minutes to deploy.

What about the implementation team?

It is a manual installation and I handle the deployment myself.

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

The licensing fees are expensive.

What other advice do I have?

This is a product that I can recommend.

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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reviewer1388565 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems and networks engineer at a government with self employed
Real User
A group of server operating systems that are easy to set up and use
Pros and Cons
  • "I like that Windows Server is easy to use."
  • "It would be better if they improved the user interface."

What is our primary use case?

I use Windows Server for applications.

What is most valuable?

I like that Windows Server is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

It would be better if they improved the user interface.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for a few years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows Server is a stable solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

It's easy for me to install or set up the Windows Server, but I have some technicians who do it.

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

There is a license for Windows Server, but we have got the license from a local supplier,
Black Neuron Technology. They also provide tech support locally.

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 a nine.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Data & AI expert at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Scalable, easy to install, but stability needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "The main feature of the solution is it has a graphical interface."
  • "The stability is not very good because you have to restart the system to keep the stability."

What is our primary use case?

The solution can be used for remote access through the remote desktop.

What is most valuable?

The main feature of the solution is it has a graphical interface.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is not very good because you have to restart the system to keep the stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very easy and the installation takes approximately 20 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I can do the implementation of the solution myself.

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

The price of the solution could be reduced and there is a license required.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Windows Server if they are not able to use Linux.

I rate Windows Server a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1362969 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Specialist at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Reliable, installation straightforward, but better integration needed
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "The solution is not easy to use and could be simplified. Additionally, the solution could have better integration."

What is our primary use case?

I am using this solution for a databases server running Azure.

What needs improvement?

The solution is not easy to use and could be simplified. Additionally, the solution could have better integration.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution within the last 12 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability has been fine for what we have been using it for. However, we have not fully utilized scalability.

We have approximately 100 users using this solution in my organization.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy.

What about the implementation team?

You do not need a vendor or consultant to do the implementation.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution.

I rate Windows Server a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Software Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
User-friendly, pleasant UI , and frequently updated
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is user-friendly, the UI looks good, and there are new versions every year. Each new version is very different, better, and cleaner."
  • "We have not had an issue with the stability of this solution. However, there could be some improvements."

What is our primary use case?

I use this solution for running applications that my clients use.

What is most valuable?

The solution is user-friendly, the UI looks good, and there are new versions every year. Each new version is very different, better, and cleaner.

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?

We have not had an issue with the stability of this solution. However, there could be some improvements.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good.

How are customer service and technical support?

I was satisfied with the technical support from Microsoft.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very easy.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation of the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows Server a nine 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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