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Wind River VxWorks vs Windows Server comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Wind River VxWorks
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
IoT Operating Systems (OS) (4th)
Windows Server
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
197
Ranking in other categories
Operating Systems (OS) for Business (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Computer Systems solutions, they serve different purposes. Wind River VxWorks is designed for IoT Operating Systems (OS) and holds a mindshare of 15.1%, up 9.5% compared to last year.
Windows Server, on the other hand, focuses on Operating Systems (OS) for Business, holds 6.7% mindshare, down 9.8% since last year.
IoT Operating Systems (OS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Wind River VxWorks15.1%
QNX Neutrino21.5%
Zephyr19.6%
Other43.8%
IoT Operating Systems (OS)
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Windows Server6.7%
Ubuntu Linux8.1%
Windows 117.4%
Other77.8%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

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IT at a retailer with 11-50 employees
Centralized controls have improved security and simplify user management across our environment
One area where Windows Server could be improved is in simplifying administration and troubleshooting. While Windows Server is powerful, diagnosing issues related to group policy, DNS, replication, and authentication can sometimes be complex and time-consuming. I would prefer to see more intuitive management dashboards, better built-in monitoring and reporting tools, and integration with cloud service-enhanced automation features for routine administrative tasks. This would further reduce manual effort and improve efficiency. Overall, Windows Server is a reliable platform, but making management and troubleshooting more streamlined would help IT teams save time and improve productivity. Another area for improvement is documentation and update management. While Microsoft provides extensive documentation, finding the most relevant troubleshooting information can sometimes be challenging for complex issues involving Active Directory, DNS, or group policy. Updates are important for security, but some updates require careful testing and planning to avoid unexpected impacts on production environments. More detailed pre-update impact analysis and simplified rollback options would be beneficial. Overall, Windows Server is a robust platform, but improvements in documentation, troubleshooting guidance, update management, and administrative automation would further enhance the experience for IT professionals.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
33%
Comms Service Provider
8%
University
8%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
6%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
University
7%
 

Company Size

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Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business79
Midsize Enterprise41
Large Enterprise89
 

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What needs improvement with Windows Server?
One area where Windows Server could be improved is in simplifying administration and troubleshooting. While Windows Server is powerful, diagnosing issues related to group policy, DNS, replication, ...
What is your primary use case for Windows Server?
Windows Server serves the primary use case of Active Directory administrator, user and groups management, file and print service, management service, maintenance, and IT infrastructure support.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows Server?
I think the licensing model of Microsoft products, including Windows Server, is not cheap. Microsoft has been guiding us for all the products toward a subscription model instead of a buying model. ...
 

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