System Managre at Aligarh Institute of Technology
Real User
Top 20
A solution with a valuable user interface and very user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "It is very user-friendly."
  • "The security features could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case for this solution is domain creation.

What is most valuable?

We find the user interface valuable as it is very user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

The product could be improved in the area of security. For example, they can release a patch every week or every month and release the security patches.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using the solution for 20 years and are currently using Microsoft Active Advance Server 2016.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. Approximately 400 people are using the solution in our organization.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

We have had a good experience with customer service and support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward and took approximately two hours.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented it in-house.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

For the educational sector, we are getting free licenses from Microsoft because it comes in the HEC program for the Pakistani Government and Higher Education Commission. So we get licenses from the HEC and don't pay any license fees for Microsoft products.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the solution an eight out of ten. The solution is good and user-friendly, but the security features could be improved.

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Consultant at NETI
Real User
Top 10
A stable and flexible product that integrates with other solutions
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is very stable and flexible. You can also integrate the solution with other products like mail solutions."
  • "I did not have a good experience with the product's tech support. First-level support takes a lot of time since they ask many questions."

What is most valuable?

The product is very stable and flexible. You can also integrate the solution with other products like mail solutions. 

What needs improvement?

I did not have a good experience with the product's tech support. First-level support takes a lot of time since they ask many questions. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the product for more than 15 years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The tool is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

The tool's last level of support is good since they resolve queries in 15-30 minutes. Support will help you but it takes a lot of time to find the right person. I have 10 tickets per year. Every ticket after the 10th one will cost extra. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The tool's deployment is not easy but not complex either. You need to understand what you need to implement. Also, you need to understand the needs of the customer. If you understand their needs, then the deployment is straightforward. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product a nine out of ten. 

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Top 5
It provides us with excellent order to our systems
Pros and Cons
  • "It's useful in bringing order to the system."
  • "UI is not very user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

I'm the head of IT and we are users of Active Directory.

What is most valuable?

It brings an order to the system that is very useful. 

What needs improvement?

The user interface is not friendly for a regular user. Configuration is more complicated than it needs to be. It normally requires an expert technician and deployment takes two to three weeks. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for 10 years. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

The customer service is good. 

How was the initial setup?

Maybe you can have an app in in one week, but correctly on good configured, you need at least three weeks. Three weeks.

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution 10 out of 10. 

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salesmanager at CEW
Real User
Top 10
It's more flexible and feature-rich than competing open-source solutions
Pros and Cons
  • "Active Directory is more flexible and feature-rich than Apache."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Active Directory in IIS, our fleet management system, for monitoring our fleet of vehicles. 

    What is most valuable?

    Active Directory is more flexible and feature-rich than Apache.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have used Active Directory since 2006.

    How was the initial setup?

    Setting up Active Directory is easy because there is an installation guide that walks you through every step. It takes about a week to fully deploy and configure it, set roles, etc. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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