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ClearScale Windows Server 2025 vs Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only] comparison

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ClearScale Windows Server 2025
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
428th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Splunk Cloud [Private Offer...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
463rd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2858658 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Automated hardening has standardized our servers and reduces effort for secure Windows workloads
The first-boot time is longer than a stock Windows AMI. Sysprep and the initial hardening pass add a noticeable delay before the instance is reachable, which is something to account for if you autoscale and need nodes ready quickly. The hardened defaults also occasionally trip up common installers and agents. A few of our deployment and monitoring tools assumed services or policies that the image had locked down, so we had to add exceptions. A short compatibility checklist of what the hardening changes from a default Windows install would have saved us that debugging. I would also like the option of a CIS Level 2 build for our more sensitive workloads since the image currently only ships a Level 1 baseline. Thanks.
Lakshman Kanuru - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate manager at ValueLabs
Comprehensive log monitoring has improved proactive incident response and cost control
The best features Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only] offers include the Ingest Processor, which allows me to filter out or stop data ingestion from the data source to reduce ingestion and storage licensing costs. I am currently exploring this good feature. Regarding my experience with the Ingest Processor, I have a consumer whose application forwards data into Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only]. Unfortunately, when there is a restart, old duplicate data is also ingested alongside the current data. For example, the last 24 hours' data amounts to 15 to 20 GB, and when the application restarts, an additional 15 to 20 GB of duplicate data ingests. Consequently, instead of the expected 15 to 20 GB, I am looking at almost 30 to 40 GB of ingestion cost. By using the Ingest Processor, I can effectively stop the duplicate data ingestion into Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only]. Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only] has positively impacted my organization in many ways. For instance, if something goes wrong with an application I monitor, without Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only], notifications are unavailable, and support staff would not be notified, which saves time. I also have proactive alerts and predictive analysis, saving costs by preventing the ingestion of duplicate data into Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only]. From a security standpoint, I have audit-related features to address issues or malicious attacks. Utilizing predictions and AI functions aids me in multiple areas of operations.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Windows Server 2025 is a strong fit for enterprise environments heavily reliant on Microsoft technologies."
"Because the image arrives CIS Level 1 hardened with the AWS tooling already in place, our servers come up patched, locked down, and ready to join the domain without a separate build out pass."
"Splunk allows you to ingest anything from anywhere easily."
"Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only] has positively impacted my organization in many ways, providing proactive alerts and predictive analysis that save costs by preventing the ingestion of duplicate data while also delivering audit-related security features and AI-driven predictions that aid multiple areas of operations."
"Despite its cost, I see value for money and a return on investment with Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only]."
 

Cons

"Initial configuration complexity can still be high for teams without prior Windows Server expertise."
"The hardened defaults also occasionally trip up common installers and agents: a few of our deployment and monitoring tools assumed services or policies that the image had locked down, so we had to add exceptions."
"To improve Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only], the latest version 10.5 introduces a UI that feels somewhat difficult to navigate compared to earlier versions, making it uncomfortable."
"I find the technical support for Splunk could be better, as the turnaround time can be lengthy, and we often face delays before someone picks up the ticket."
"I did not receive an answer to my question regarding how these integrations with third-party tools help you."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ClearScale Windows Server 2025?
The software charge sits on top of the underlying Windows EC2 cost, which is already higher than Linux, so model both together before you commit to a large fleet. The hourly model suited our autosc...
What needs improvement with ClearScale Windows Server 2025?
The first-boot time is longer than a stock Windows AMI. Sysprep and the initial hardening pass add a noticeable delay before the instance is reachable, which is something to account for if you auto...
What is your primary use case for ClearScale Windows Server 2025?
We use ClearScale Windows Server 2025 as the base image for our .NET and IIS application servers on EC2. These instances host internal line of business web applications and Windows services, and se...
What needs improvement with Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only]?
To improve Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only], the latest version 10.5 introduces a UI that feels somewhat difficult to navigate compared to earlier versions, making it uncomfortable. A smoother tra...
What is your primary use case for Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only]?
My main use case for Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only] involves multiple tasks, not specific to one area. I onboard data from multiple sources using a couple of data brokers like Universal Forwarde...
What advice do you have for others considering Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only]?
My advice for others considering Splunk Cloud [Private Offer Only] is that it is a powerful tool for log data management, allowing faster analysis to identify issues compared to other tools I have ...
 

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