We primarily use Windows Server for Citrix desktops and domain controllers.
Technical Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
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?
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.
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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 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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Software Test Engineer at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
Overall great performance, flexible, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "I find the solution to be easy to use, flexible with overall great performance."
- "The solution would be better by implementing more security and integration."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is primarily used to deploy applications into the cloud and as remote information storage. Additionally, it is useful for test purposes.
What is most valuable?
I find the solution to be easy to use, flexible with overall great performance.
What needs improvement?
The solution would be better by implementing more security and integration.
Among some of the additional features, I would like to see in the next release are more integration and security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used the solution for a few 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?
The solution is scalable. We have approximately 20 people using the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was straightforward and took approximately one hour.
What about the implementation team?
I have deployed the solution by myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution requires licencing.
What other advice do I have?
I will continue using and recommend the solution.
I rate Windows Server an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
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IT Infrastructure Engineer at a government with 5,001-10,000 employees
Straightforward to set up and works well as a hypervisor
Pros and Cons
- "This is a stable product and we plan to continue using it in the future."
- "I would like to see the security features improved in the future."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Windows Server as a hypervisor, running Hyper-V.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see the security features improved in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for about 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable product and we plan to continue using it in the future.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are more than 10,000 users for the services that we have running.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not needed to contact technical support for Windows Server.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We only use Microsoft products, so we did not use another product before this one.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup with Microsoft products is always straightforward. The length of time for deployment depends on the services that are being implemented.
What about the implementation team?
In some cases, I use a consultant to assist with deployment. However, this is not always the case because our in-house team can also do it.
We have about five people in our team for deployment.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate options by other vendors. Microsoft is a well-known brand and the only company to use for some services.
What other advice do I have?
This is a good product and one 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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
General Manager
The Terminal Service feature is valuable for our company
Pros and Cons
- "Windows Server is stable."
- "Rebooting is sometimes required to resolve issues, although we don't know 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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Systems and networks engineer at a government with self employed
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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Information Systems Computer System Controller at a insurance company with 11-50 employees
Reliable, easy installation, but quicker customer service needed
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is stable."
- "The only problem we have faced is when we are upgrading the solution it is complex."
What is our primary use case?
We are providing services to our clients using this solution.
What needs improvement?
The only problem we have faced is when we are upgrading the solution it is complex.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for more than 20 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?
My whole company is using the solution and we plan to continue using it.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support could have a faster response.
How was the initial setup?
We have been installing the solution for years and it has always been straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required for this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows Server a six 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.
Software Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
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.
Technical Director at a security firm with 51-200 employees
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.
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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