We use Windows Server for applications, data storage, and communication.
Partner at Yushu
Easy to use, straightforward installation, and good technical support
Pros and Cons
- "Windows Server is easy to use."
- "The solution could improve by being more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Windows Server is easy to use.
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 years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have not had any scalability issues.
We had approximately three customers last year.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support has been good.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We have a team that does the implementation and maintenance of the solution. We have recently done smaller implementations only requiring one manager and a few technicians as support.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Our customers had a bundle package with Microsoft that included Windows Server.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows Server an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
System and DBA at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Good performance, reasonable support, scales well, and is stable
Pros and Cons
- "The performance is good."
- "Windows Server could be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution to run several personal applications and enterprise applications.
What is most valuable?
The performance is good.
What needs improvement?
Windows Server could be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for more than 10 years.
We have used several different versions starting from 2008 to 2020.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Window Server is a scalable solution.
All of the users in our organization are using Windows Server.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have no issues with the technical support.
There is no improvement needed with the Microsoft technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used any other solutions.
How was the initial setup?
I was not involved in the installation of the Windows Server.
We need one or two team members to deploy and maintain this solution.
What other advice do I have?
With my experience, I would definitely recommend this solution.
From a performance perspective, I would rate Windows Server a nine out of ten.
Because I have only used Windows Server, I can't give you a comparison with other solutions such as Linus or Unix.
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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IT Specialist at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Junior Software Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Is stable, scalable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "It is stable, scalable, flexible, and easy to use."
- "The integration and monitoring could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use it to deploy any product.
What is most valuable?
It is stable, scalable, flexible, and easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The integration and monitoring could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using it for a couple of months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy and took about half an hour.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate Windows Server at eight.
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.
System Administrator at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
Server operating systems that boast simplicity, but require more security features
Pros and Cons
- "I like its simplicity."
- "It would be better if they had more security features and fewer bugs. They can also improve their technical support."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for the operating system.
What is most valuable?
I like its simplicity.
What needs improvement?
It would be better if they had more security features and fewer bugs. They can also improve their technical support.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Windows Server for about ten 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?
Windows Server is scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support isn't very good. I would rate it somewhere in the middle.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It could be cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I would tell potential users that it depends on the solution and the setup. If it's related to security, maybe it's better to go for Linux. If they're looking for usage and administration, they can go for Windows.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows Server a seven.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
High performance, reliable, but simple implementation
Pros and Cons
- "I have found Windows Server to be easy to use and the performance to be good."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Windows Server as a cloud server.
What is most valuable?
I have found Windows Server to be easy to use and the performance to be good.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for many years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the Windows Server has been good.
We have been using the same Windows Server release for years, we haven't needed to buy another one.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We use Windows Server primarily as a file server and as a mail server and has been working well with 20 users.
How are customer service and support?
We do our own technical support within the company.
How was the initial setup?
The implementation process for Windows Server was fine, we did not have any problems. It took us less than a day to complete the implementation.
What about the implementation team?
We have a team that handles the implementation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution should be less expensive. There is an annual subscription to use the solution.
What other advice do I have?
The solution has fulfilled its requirements.
There are many operating systems that people can use, such as Linux and Windows Server. They all work well for their purpose.
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.
Consulting and Pre-Sales Manage at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Highly scalable, reliable, and simple setup
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is invaluable, we need it for file and emails servers."
- "The technical support could improve."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for Windows Server is to support applications and distribute them to all the company users.
What is most valuable?
The solution is invaluable, we need it for file and emails servers.
The solution has plenty of features.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows Server is highly scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support could improve.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Windows 10. If you compare Windows 10 to Windows Server they are very different. The Windows Server is supporting all the company users. While Windows 10 is a personal operating system.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is very easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution could improve.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others, it can implement easily, it is very stable and reliable.
I rate Windows Server a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: reseller
Network System Administrator - Team Leader at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Very easy to configure; lacks the option to separate services
Pros and Cons
- "Very easy to configure."
- "I'd like to be able to separate the services offered."
What is our primary use case?
I'm using the Windows Server to manage all the printers and all the additional hardware. I have a mini virtual server. We are customers of Windows and I'm a network system administrator.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very easy to configure.
What needs improvement?
I'd like an improvement in being able to separate all the services offered.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for seven years.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have some technical assistance if I need it, but it's not through Windows.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy. You connect to the internet and it's easy.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a seven out of 10.
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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