The solution can be used for lowering hardware expenses.
Senior lead Enterprise Designer Architect at a government with 10,001+ employees
Lets you run many productivity applications in a virtual Windows environment with a single click
Pros and Cons
- "It is stable and easy to use."
- "The security performance and cost."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
It is stable and easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The security performance and cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for eight years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a Return on Investment.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate the product an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Manager, IT Security at SCM GROUP S.p.A.
Enables us to run and manage our ERP
Pros and Cons
- "Microsoft Virtual Server is a highly scalable solution."
- "The solution’s stability could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Virtual Server to run and manage our ERP.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Virtual Server is a highly scalable solution.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for many years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Microsoft Virtual Server a seven out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 3,000 users are using Microsoft Virtual Server in our organization.
I rate Microsoft Virtual Server ten out of ten for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
The solution’s technical support team has a fast response time.
What about the implementation team?
Microsoft Virtual Server can be deployed very quickly. We implemented the solution for the first time with the help of a third-party vendor.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Virtual Server is an expensive solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Microsoft Virtual Server to other users.
Overall, I rate Microsoft Virtual Server a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Senior Consultant at GMS SOLUTIONS
Enhances the overall flexibility and scalability of our operations
Pros and Cons
- "The standout features are its seamless network integration, robust data restoration capabilities, and versatile computing functions."
- "While I am generally satisfied with the solution, it could slightly improve its stability."
What is our primary use case?
In our operations, Microsoft Virtual Server is crucial for managing virtual machines in testing and development. We utilize cloud databases in the Amazon Partner Network for efficient data handling, integrating web servers, and web services. Third-party Internet services and the APN connector system enhance our connectivity, providing a robust network infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Virtual Server's standout features are its seamless network integration, robust data restoration capabilities, and versatile computing functions. These qualities are invaluable for cloud computing and networking, enhancing the overall flexibility and scalability of our operations.
What needs improvement?
While I am generally satisfied with the solution, it could slightly improve its stability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability as a seven out of ten. It could improve by adapting to new features and changes occurring every three months.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability at a seven out of ten. We have over 100 users of the solution.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the technical support as a seven out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
Setting up and deploying can be a bit complex, and the time it takes depends on different factors. We have various environments, like development and production. If everything goes smoothly, it is quick, but if there are issues, it takes time to fix them. The deployment process involves moving through different stages, checking for problems like missing incidents or security issues.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Microsoft Virtual Server as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
A reliable cloud solution with easy setup and less maintenance
Pros and Cons
- "Microsoft Virtual Server is stable."
- "The solution should be more user-friendly and cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
In my organization, we have three physical servers running Windows Server 2015. We are also using Hyper-V to create virtual servers on these physical servers. We currently have seven virtual servers running on these three physical servers. These virtual servers are running properly and we have not had any issues with them. One of the advantages of using virtual servers is that we can back up a VM and restore it to any physical server in one to two hours.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Virtual Server is stable. There is no issue there. Our customers are running two virtual terminal servers, one ERP server, and one antivirus server. All four servers are running properly, and a maximum of 60 users can log in.
What needs improvement?
The solution should be more user-friendly and cheaper. It will be charged through databases, which means that when I use the server, I will be charged, but when I don't use the server, I won't be charged. To use a physical server, you need to purchase one at a certain price. After three years, you need to purchase AMC for the server which is a recurring cost. Additionally, there are electricity and maintenance costs. Virtual servers in the cloud can be cheaper than physical servers, especially if the monthly cost is lower. Therefore, many clients and organizations will choose to use virtual servers.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product is not scalable. We have 60 primary users using this solution. Upon migration, it will be 100.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. To require a certain specification of the server, we need to clear the cloud first. We need at least a six-core server for our backup process. A Cisco server with 48GB of primary storage and two 1TB SSDs is sufficient for our needs for ERP. After six months, if the end of support is reached, we will move to our turn server and use the data server. The first step will be server migration, then it will be the terminal server migration.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution has a yearly license. If we switch to a yearly subscription plan for Microsoft Virtual Server, it would be cheaper in the long run. The price per month would be higher, but the overall cost for the year would be lower.
What other advice do I have?
We want to move our ERP server to the cloud. We need to prepare our users and the ERP system itself, as well as develop a digital plan. We have two partners that we need to collaborate with, and we need to discuss the move with them. We believe that we can complete the migration within this year, and we plan to be fully operational in the cloud by January 2024. Around four technical staff is enough for maintenance. If a client is having a problem, they need to be able to contact the vendor (the end user) in order to provide support. Microsoft should have a portal or make it easy for customers to contact them if they are having any technical issues or addressing problems. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Cyber Security Engineer at Oyak Cimento
It is a powerful and flexible solution for virtualization. It offers a variety of features and options to meet your organization's needs.
Pros and Cons
- "It is an expensive platform. I rate its pricing an eight out of ten."
- "There could be more security features included in the product."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Virtual Server for its Hyper-V technology.
What is most valuable?
Virtual Server can assign RAM, CPU, and storage resources to virtual machines. This allows virtual machines to scale according to their needs.
What needs improvement?
There could be more security features included in the product.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for eight years. We use version 2019 at present.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 1000 Microsoft Virtual Server users in our organization. We use it once a week. I rate its scalability a seven out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
What about the implementation team?
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
What other advice do I have?
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.
Senior System Engineer at Confiz Solutions
Stable product with efficient VM security features
Pros and Cons
- "The product helps us secure VMs from vulnerabilities in our systems like Sentinel. It indicates the threat via email notification."
- "The platform could provide more integration and stability."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Virtual Server to monitor user behavior on virtual machines. We can view incident reports using it.
What is most valuable?
The product helps us secure VMs from vulnerabilities in our systems like Sentinel. It indicates the threat via email notification. We are then able to resolve the issues as soon as possible.
What needs improvement?
The platform could provide more integration and stability.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 25 Microsoft Virtual Server users in our organization. We might increase the number of users to 40 in the current year, 2023. It is a scalable product.
How are customer service and support?
I initially contacted Microsoft Virtual Server’s support team as we were in a learning phase. They were very cooperative and provided support on time.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have worked with AWS services in virtual environments. It is very costly, and technical support services are difficult to find compared to Microsoft Virtual Server in our region. At the same time, Microsoft provides technical support on email and calls according to requirements.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is complicated compared to open-source solutions like Linux, which also provides a secure environment. We deploy the product on-premise and on the cloud.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Microsoft Virtual Server an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Director at Essential Utilities Corp.
Useful in internal business processes and needs improvement in stability
Pros and Cons
- "We use the solution for internal business purposes."
- "Microsoft Virtual Server needs to improve its stability."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for internal business purposes.
What is most valuable?
The solution is stable.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Virtual Server needs to improve its stability.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable.
What about the implementation team?
Microsoft Virtual Server's deployment can be done in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Some of the licensing costs are monthly, and others are yearly.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Virtual Server an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Student at Inderprastha Engineering College
A scalable tool that serves not only as an emulator but also as a sandbox to test applications
Pros and Cons
- "It is a scalable solution...I followed some online tutorials, because of which I did not face any technical issues or the need to contact the solution's technical support."
- "As certain medium-level complexities are involved in the product's setup process, the product's setup phase can be considered for improvement."
What is our primary use case?
You can use Microsoft Virtual Server as an emulator. You can also set it up over different operating systems or use it as a sandbox to test applications.
What is most valuable?
Based on my use case, I find Microsoft Virtual Server to be useful for Android development.
What needs improvement?
As certain medium-level complexities are involved in the product's setup process, the product's setup phase can be considered for improvement.
In the future releases of the solution, I want the solution to be a more user-friendly UI.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for two weeks.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten since I am not very familiar with the solution presently.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
I followed some online tutorials, because of which I did not face any technical issues or the need to contact the solution's technical support.
How was the initial setup?
Since the initial setup of the product is neither easy nor difficult, I would describe the setup phase to be of an intermediate level.
The solution's deployment process took me an hour to complete.
The solution is deployed on a local system and not on the cloud.
What about the implementation team?
I managed the solution's deployment process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is no need for me to pay anything towards the solution's licensing costs.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to those who plan to use it. Initially, one should only follow the basic steps provided by the solution.
I rate the overall product an eight to nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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