IIS vs Zenoss Cloud comparison

Microsoft and Zenoss are both solutions in the Application Infrastructure category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3, while Zenoss is ranked #33. Microsoft holds a 12.0% mindshare in AIS, compared to Zenoss’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Zenoss users who would recommend it.

IIS

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89% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 5, 2025

Zenoss Cloud and IIS compete in infrastructure management. IIS often holds an advantage with robust features that many find justify its cost.

Features: Zenoss Cloud offers real-time analytics, proactive alerting capabilities, and extensive monitoring across cloud and on-premise infrastructures. IIS is known for its web server management, seamless integration with Microsoft ecosystems, and high performance through application isolation.

Room for Improvement: Zenoss Cloud could enhance integration options and simplify user interface complexities for non-technical users. IIS might improve ease of use for Linux users and offer more detailed analytics features. Both could work on reducing setup complexities for beginners.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Zenoss Cloud provides flexible deployment with strong remote support. Its customer service is often praised for responsiveness. IIS offers straightforward deployment within Windows environments but may require more technical expertise. It benefits from extensive documentation and a strong community support network.

Pricing and ROI: Zenoss Cloud's scalable pricing models are recognized for reducing downtime and enhancing system reliability, offering strong ROI. IIS may have initial setup costs but provides substantial ROI through robust application support and long-term cost-effectiveness by integrating with Microsoft products.

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Categories and Ranking

IIS

Ranking in Application Infrastructure

1st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Server (4th)

Zenoss Cloud

Ranking in Application Infrastructure

33rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Event Monitoring (14th), Network Monitoring Software (76th), Server Monitoring (23rd), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (53rd), Container Monitoring (10th), Cloud Monitoring Software (40th), AIOps (20th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Application Infrastructure category, the mindshare of IIS is 12.0%, down from 13.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zenoss Cloud is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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DanielWildermuth

Testtool expert at Helvetia Versicherungen

Provides integration with Eggplant but problems with stability

We use Windows Server only for Eggplant Manager. Otherwise, I'm not using it At the moment, we have big problems with stability, and I'm not very happy at the moment. So, the stability could be improved. I have been using it for a few years. The initial setup is complex. We have an…

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ClaudiaChen

Cloud Architect - Senior Technology Architect at Telstra

Generates close to real-time alerts so users can resolve issues, but needs more integration and public cloud monitoring features

As Zenoss Service Dynamics is more for network-centric devices and you want to monitor, for example, a server, its services, IP addresses, and interfaces, if it's a network and you're going to monitor multiple items, you'll be charged multiple times. This is what Zenoss Service Dynamics needs to improve to make sure that customers pay just one fee to monitor the entire server. What I'd like to see in Zenoss Service Dynamics in the future is a public cloud monitoring feature, particularly for the Azure public cloud. Another additional feature I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is integration with the Azure public cloud because I know that there are some services from Azure that Zenoss Service Dynamics is currently unable to monitor.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The tool is very easy to use and efficient."

"The initial setup is simple."

"The solution is very stable. The solution is very simple and easy to use."

"We use Windows Server only for Eggplant Manager."

"It's very easy to publish."

"The product's most valuable features are performance and security."

"The product's initial setup phase is straightforward."

"The solution is very easy to use and offers a quick deployment."

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"The product offers good documentation that helps with initial training."

"They have also accommodated many state-of-the-art technologies like Docker and ZooKeeper."

"What I like most about Zenoss Service Dynamics is that it monitors the devices and gives close to real-time alerts. For example, in case the device is not available, Zenoss Service Dynamics generates an alert so my team can resolve the issue."

"The custom built integration is one of the most valuable features because you can see all the especially critical items."

"It's easy to use."

"The most valuable feature is the flexible discovery mechanism."

"Its Docker Container concept is mind blowing. It is the first monitoring tool which comes with Docker features."

Cons

"The documentation is not very detailed. They need to improve it and add to it. They should ensure there are lots of visuals to help users better understand the solution."

"Compared to Linux, the solution’s Windows patching is slower. I would like to improve it."

"The only issue I've encountered is with certificates not working fine sometimes."

"In the next release, I would like to see better integration between the cloud environment and the on-premises environment."

"The security must be improved."

"Scalability issues and security concerns need attention from Microsoft."

"IIS could improve the error logging. There are times we are not able to see the errors. More details would be helpful. Additionally, the configuring of the IIS should be allowed through coding instead of the classic view."

"Having no support for other than a Microsoft environment and programming languages limits the usage of IIS in many cases."

More IIS cons

"The AI aspect needs to improve."

"As Zenoss Service Dynamics is more for network-centric devices and you want to monitor, for example, a server, its services, IP addresses, and interfaces, if it's a network and you're going to monitor multiple items, you'll be charged multiple times. This is what Zenoss Service Dynamics needs to improve to make sure that customers pay just one fee to monitor the entire server. What I'd like to see in Zenoss Service Dynamics in the future is a public cloud monitoring feature, particularly for the Azure public cloud. Another additional feature I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is integration with the Azure public cloud because I know that there are some services from Azure that Zenoss Service Dynamics is currently unable to monitor."

"There was a problem with Zenoss and storage monitoring."

"Now it is stable, but they should design threshold parameters in percentage instead of raw values."

"It would be ideal if the product offered sound alerts."

"The inclusion of a feature to show a graphical view of the network would be a helpful improvement."

"There is room for improvement with the administrative part. They introduced Control Center to manage things in Zenoss 5. The services that Zenoss provides remained the same, but the administrative part, since they introduced Docker, etc., has become a little complex"

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I was using the trial version of IIS inside my virtual machines."

"There is an annual license to use this solution and the price could be better."

"The product's price is not high."

"I think it's part of the Windows Server, so you won't have any other costs to add in order to use the IIS service."

"The solution provides multiple licensing options."

"This solution comes included with Windows Server."

"IIS comes along with an OS license from Microsoft. Others can opt for a perpetual-based licensing model to be able to use the system."

"The tool's pricing is on a yearly basis."

More IIS pricing and cost advice

"There are additional costs you'll have to pay apart from the license fee for Zenoss Service Dynamics. I can't remember exactly how much my company is paying because I don't handle the finance part, but the cost is paid annually. On a scale of one to five, with one being the cheapest and five being the most expensive, I'm rating the solution three out of five."

"It is very cost-effective compared to the tools I worked with in the past. The company is gaining a lot with respect to the cost factor. It provides agentless monitoring and in a very cheap way."

"It depends on the customer, what he wants."

"The pricing depends on the environment, the number of services, and the size of the data center. It can go from $100,000 to a million dollars."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

24%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Insurance Company

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Questions from the Community

Which is better - IIS or NGINX Plus?

IIS is a flexible, secure, and manageable web server to host anything on the web. IIS’s scalable and open architecture can handle the most demanding tasks. From media streaming to web applications,...

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What do you like most about IIS?

The product is flexible.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IIS?

If you have a Windows license, there is no additional cost for IIS. However, you may need to pay for SSL publishing at times.

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What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?

In my experience, I worked with many monitoring software, but the one that gave me the most functionalities of a large-scale company is Zenoss, due to its ability to monitor completely hybrid and a...

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Also Known As

Windows Server IIS

Cloud Monitoring, Zenoss Service Dynamics

Overview

Internet Information Services (IIS) provides a secure, easy-to-manage, modular and extensible platform for reliably hosting websites, services and applications. With IIS, you get choice and control without giving up reliability or security.

Microsoft

Zenoss Cloud revolutionizes IT infrastructure monitoring with a service-centric approach, prioritizing the overall health of services and applications. Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIOps), Zenoss Cloud offers end-to-end visibility across servers, networks, storage, and applications. Real-time monitoring, event correlation, and automated remediation ensure immediate insights and efficient issue resolution. The customizable dashboards empower users to tailor visualizations to their needs, while scalability accommodates diverse infrastructures. Zenoss Cloud guarantees improved application performance, reduced downtime, and enhanced IT efficiency, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises seeking simplicity to large corporations requiring advanced scalability. Experience unified monitoring and proactive management with Zenoss Cloud, a comprehensive solution that transforms IT infrastructure optimization in today's complex environments.

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Sample Customers

Erste Bank Group, NJVC, Samsung Electronics, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Tata Steel Europe, Urban Software Institute

2degrees, Rackspace, State of North Dakota, El Paso Independent School District, NWN Corporation

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