We are using it for Windows Active Directory, DHCP Server, and application servers.
Manager Tech. & Support (Information Technology) at Texitech
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?
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.
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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 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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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Reliable, good performance, but security could improve
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the performance."
- "The solution could improve by increasing security."
What is our primary use case?
We are using the solution as a web server.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the performance.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by increasing security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Server is a reliable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are a few people using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support from Microsoft is good.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy and it took me approximately 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation myself.
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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ASM at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
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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Data & AI expert at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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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Vice President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
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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Co-Founder at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
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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Senior Practice Lead at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
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.
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Chief Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
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.
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