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reviewer1642173 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network System Administrator - Team Leader at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Real User
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. 

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How are customer service and 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
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    reviewer1619409 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    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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      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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        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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          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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            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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                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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                  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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