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reviewer1136874 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Integration Engineer at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Good performance, easy to set up, and good support
Pros and Cons
  • "We like the performance."
  • "The price could be better and the licensing model could be easier to understand."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for virtualization and the remote desktop.

What is most valuable?

We like the performance. 

We use this solution because we need Microsoft. It's not a choice about the other operating systems.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Servers for approximately five years.

We are not yet using the latest version. We are using version 2016.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 80 users in our company and we have a range of a couple of customers to 1,000 customers who are using this solution.

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How are customer service and support?

Technical support is okay.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward.

Depending on the size of the infrastructure, you need one single person single-handedly to four or five people to maintain this solution.

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

The price could be better and the licensing model could be easier to understand.

Our customers prefer lifetime licenses.

What other advice do I have?

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

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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reviewer1556808 - PeerSpot reviewer
ASM at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Real User
A server operating system that's easy to use, but security could be better
Pros and Cons
  • "I like that it's simple and the users are happy."
  • "It could be more secure. We can't compare it to other products because they have their own security and all those things. When it comes to email security, there are issues. Microsoft products used to get hacked all the time, but we're still comfortable with that."

What is our primary use case?

We're using it primarily for domain control, additional domains, and servers. Everything is used under the Windows platform.

What is most valuable?

I like that it's simple and the users are happy. 

What needs improvement?

It could be more secure. We can't compare it to other products because they have their own security and all those things. When it comes to email security, there are issues. Microsoft products used to get hacked all the time, but we're still comfortable with that.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for almost ten years, and we're still using it.

How was the initial setup?

It was a straightforward installation.

What about the implementation team?

My four-member team of engineers can install and manage it themselves.

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 seven.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer1126884 - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
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
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    reviewer1124103 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Senior Practice Lead at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Server solution that is stable and scalable used for ten years to host applications
    Pros and Cons
    • "We use this solution for hosting applications on the server."
    • "The on premises to cloud migration should be easier."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use this solution for hosting applications on the server. 

    What needs improvement?

    The on premises to cloud migration should be easier. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have used this solution for ten years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    This is a stable solution. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    This is a scalable solution. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    reviewer1593132 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Co-Founder at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
    Real User
    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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    reviewer1489566 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Manager Tech. & Support (Information Technology) at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Good performance, stable, and easy to install
    Pros and Cons
    • "Its performance is very good, and it is stable. All applications are working perfectly, and there is no issue."
    • "It can have more integration, which will be useful for the data integration process. More integration with different applications and different OS would be quite good."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using it for Windows Active Directory, DHCP Server, and application servers.

    What is most valuable?

    Its performance is very good, and it is stable. All applications are working perfectly, and there is no issue.

    What needs improvement?

    It can have more integration, which will be useful for the data integration process. More integration with different applications and different OS would be quite good.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We are using Windows Server for the last eight years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We have three to four Windows Servers, and all users are connected to these servers.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    They are customer-friendly.

    How was the initial setup?

    Its initial setup is very simple and easy. It normally takes 20 to 30 minutes. After the installation is done, the configuration takes some time, but it depends on what type of configuration is required.

    What about the implementation team?

    I did it myself. We have four technical guys who are connected to the deployment and maintenance of these servers.

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

    We have perpetual licenses.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others. I would rate Windows Server an eight out of 10.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer1491849 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Vice President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
    MSP
    Robust features, maintenance free, easy install, and excellent support
    Pros and Cons
    • "Nothing is required for the maintenance of the solution, Microsoft does everything. It is very good and robust."
    • "The solution could be cheaper."

    What is our primary use case?

    The solution is a general server, It can be used for any of the products that you want to create or use. For example, it can be used for application server deployment and web applications. It can be used for everything.

    What is most valuable?

    Nothing is required for the maintenance of the solution, Microsoft does everything. It is very good and robust.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution could be cheaper.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have used the solution for 20 years

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    In my experience the solution is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution is extremely scalable.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    The support for this solution is excellent.

    How was the initial setup?

    When comparing the installation to Linux and others, it is probably the best one.

    What about the implementation team?

    The whole deployment with everything installed takes approximately one week. I have done the implementation of the solution for 10 years but now I use my team to do it. It normally only takes one person to do the deployment.

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

    We pay yearly for a license. If you ask any vendor they will tell you that it could be cheaper.

    What other advice do I have?

    I am going to continue to use this solution in the future.

    I rate Windows Server an eight out of ten.

    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
    Easy to use, stable, and simple to configure
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution is easy to use."

      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: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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