We use IIS for hosting service, user authentication, and Active Directory integration.
System Administrator at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Stable product with a straightforward configuration process
Pros and Cons
- "The product is stable."
- "The product could be more compatible with Linux and macOS, particularly when applying user configuration policies."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
The product could be more compatible with Linux and macOS, particularly when applying user configuration policies. We have to download and configure other player controllers for the same.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable. We do not encounter any issues from IIS after configuration.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 80-90 IIS users in our organization. We might increase the usage in the future.
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How was the initial setup?
The product is straightforward to configure. However, there could be a component to add a feature for third-party system integration.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend IIS to others and rate it a ten out of ten. I cannot apply any policies from Windows server to Linux and Mac machines.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Penetration tester at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
A scalable solution with easy setup but needs to have a fast black box
Pros and Cons
- "The product is scalable."
- "The solution's black box is not fast."
What needs improvement?
The solution's black box is not fast.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the solution's stability a six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product is scalable.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's setup is straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product's price is not high.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution a five out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Software Engineer at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees
A stable and scalable solution with straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
- "The tool shows us the operating systems where our servers and applications are running."
- "There is an issue with the network. The tool's price is also high."
What is our primary use case?
The tool shows us the operating systems where our servers and applications are running.
What needs improvement?
There is an issue with the network. The tool's price is also high.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am using the tool for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is fully scalable. We have around 10-20 users for the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's setup is straightforward. The deployment took around two to three weeks to complete.
What about the implementation team?
The tool's deployment can be done in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool's pricing is on a yearly basis.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the product a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Penetration tester at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Stability and performance can improve, but highly scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is highly reliable."
- "The solution is slow and could have better performance."
What is our primary use case?
I am using IIS in our organization to manage the flow of the Active Directory.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution can be deployed on-premise and on the cloud.
What is most valuable?
The solution is highly reliable.
What needs improvement?
The solution is slow and could have better performance.
For how long have I used the solution?
I used IIS within the last 12 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of IIS a six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of IIS is easy.
What about the implementation team?
I am able to deploy the solution myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license needed for the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I do not like the solution but I have no choice but to use it. I prefer open-source solutions, such as Linux.
I rate IIS a five out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Associate Client Solution Partner at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
A user-friendly and intuitive tool that provides a variety of options to build reports
Pros and Cons
- "It has an intuitive user interface and provides a lot of options for building reports."
- "The initial setup could be made easier."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution to research and help our clients with dashboards and reports.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is its capability to create different kinds of reports and charts. It has an intuitive user interface and provides a lot of options for building reports. The solution is also very user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
The initial setup could be made easier.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Our clients feel that other BI tools are more stable than IIS. I rate the stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. I rate the scalability a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a bit complex. Our clients manage their own setups.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment can be done in-house. A team of three or four people is required to deploy and maintain the solution.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a 50% return on investment on the product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have to pay a license fee to use the solution. The solution provides multiple licensing options.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the solution to others. I rate the product an eight and a half or nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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