My biggest and major use case for using Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages is mainly as a domain controller and a platform for ERPs that use SQL.
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The biggest advantage I see is that you have a vision for all the administration tools, and if you want to create a group policy, it's very easy to do. You can find all that you need without needing to use the command line to create any security policy.
Microsoft is working fine these days. They used to have many security gaps in their versions, but I think they have minimized the risks with any new version they implement. For a while now, all security patches and fixes are already deployed within a gap time, which I am satisfied with.
What needs improvement?
The weak spots of Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages are that support could be better, scalability could be improved, and Linux is more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages since Windows NT, which has given me many years of experience.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The problem with stability in Microsoft comes from the fact that Microsoft is based on GUI most of the time for ease of use, and GUI can crash anytime. Also, when you get an update, all the updates usually require a restart.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I give it eight points because I struggle in Azure. They have a different schema when you use storage. When you buy storage, you can scale up, but you cannot scale down.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft needs to act faster. They have to merge the level of support to solve problems at once. I don't need to wait two to three days, or sometimes two to three weeks collecting logs. After two weeks, they're telling us they're going to escalate to the next level, which is not good for business.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I would say Linux is more stable than Microsoft. I cannot say that Microsoft is the best for granted because there are other operating systems, like Linux, which are stable and fit for business. Earlier, there were Unix systems, and in Linux, there are different versions that can fit my business, but often open-source versions are not recommended. The paid versions are already stable and nice.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages is very easy.
What was our ROI?
The example of ROI I see is best availability and continuity without interruption. I see an ROI from stability and integration, as there are returns on my investment in Microsoft.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am satisfied with the pricing. The price is subject to negotiation and is not a fixed price.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I am using products from other vendors now.
What other advice do I have?
Regarding hardware root of trust and firmware protection, I assess that it does impact my data integrity. I see some benefit for that data integrity protection. I think Microsoft can improve AI in the future for integrations with Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages. I am integrating Windows Server 2022 (Windows Server 2022) | Support by SupportedImages with Azure Arc. I'm using the Windows platform in Azure, but it's not for hybrid cloud integration. I see the benefit from those tools, and I'm satisfied. I used to use Windows NT as a mail server back in 1996. My overall rating for this product is 7 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure

