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Vendor: Microsoft
4.1 out of 5
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Windows Server mindshare

As of April 2026, the mindshare of Windows Server in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category stands at 8.0%, down from 9.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Windows Server8.0%
Rocky Linux9.0%
Ubuntu Linux8.2%
Other74.8%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business

PeerResearch reports based on Windows Server reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryOperating Systems (OS) for BusinessApr 16, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersApr 16, 2026Download
ComparisonWindows Server vs Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Apr 16, 2026Download
ComparisonWindows Server vs Rocky LinuxApr 16, 2026Download
ComparisonWindows Server vs Ubuntu LinuxApr 16, 2026Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Rocky Linux4.39.0%100%18 interviewsAdd to research
Ubuntu Linux4.38.2%95%150 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Last updated Feb 1, 2026

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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business65
Midsize Enterprise35
Large Enterprise78
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business492
Midsize Enterprise237
Large Enterprise582
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
6%
Healthcare Company
6%
Educational Organization
6%
Construction Company
6%
Marketing Services Firm
4%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Media Company
3%
Retailer
3%
Performing Arts
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Insurance Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Legal Firm
1%
Non Profit
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%

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Windows Server Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Manager, Information & Cloud Systems at a consultancy with 1,001-5,000 employees4.5I find Windows Server very reliable, secure, and scalable, offering good ROI. While setup requires training, my main concern is improving Entra ID Connect syncing due to Active Directory differences.
Executive Vice President Technology at InfoEdge India Ltd4.0I use Windows Server for Microsoft workloads, appreciating its Active Directory and SQL support. Though stable with maintenance and offering good ROI, I find it resource-hungry, vulnerable, and often requires third-party security solutions for comprehensive protection.
Sys admin at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees4.5I primarily use Windows Server for file sharing and Active Directory integration, finding it effective and stable for managing permissions. It saves my team significant time, and I rate it a 9/10 for its reliability and scalability.
Team Manager at Waters Corporation4.5I rate Windows Server highly for its easy network management, stability, scalability, and excellent support. Its initial setup is complex, cloud network diagnostics need improvement, and costs are high. Despite these, I consider it a top solution.
Managing Director at Kvikna - where software is born4.0I've used Windows Server for 10 years, valuing Hyper-V and security, despite UI issues and firmware upgrade problems. I rate it 8/10 and plan to stay with Microsoft, but I am exploring new NAS solutions.
Service Delivery Manager at Centric Infrastructure Solutions4.0I value Microsoft Defender for IoT for securely managing my OT environment via one portal, with agentless monitoring and automated threat intelligence. Setup is straightforward, and support is good, though the subscription cost is high.
Systems technician. IT Office at LNU5.0I highly recommend Windows Server for its excellent security, ease of use, and solid support, despite recent price increases. It's a stable solution for my critical IT infrastructure, which I rate 10/10.
AVP at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees4.5We extensively use Windows Server for banking applications, finding it stable, scalable, and easy to set up. Its use with virtualization and Microsoft Cloud helps reduce costs, despite the new core-based licensing. I rate it nine out of ten.