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reviewer1157742 - PeerSpot reviewer
Telco and IT Cloud based solutions at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Dec 14, 2021
It's quite simple to install
Pros and Cons
  • "It's quite simple to install. I don't think that it's a problem. It takes maybe half an hour or less to install. It depends on the specs of the PC and what you need to do in advance, like backing up your drives. At most, it takes an hour."
  • "Teams is a good application, and it has provided excellent support for us in terms of exchanging information remotely during the pandemic."
  • "Windows 10 isn't as stable as MacOS and requires too many patches. When the patches are installing, it slows down the PC. These changes are complex, and many processes are running simultaneously, so we experience a decrease in speed."
  • "Windows 10 isn't as stable as MacOS and requires too many patches."

What is our primary use case?

Our operation is remote, and third-party vendors completely provide our PCs. We have a contract with them, so they provided the hardware and remote software installation through automation services. They have the images. Each PC is personal, and we have one for each employee in the company, so there are around 70,000 users.

We have an Office-based environment, so we work on Microsoft Office and Teams. We use this for remote connections, networking, and whatever. A lot of our activities are based on Microsoft Teams

How has it helped my organization?

This isn't related to Windows 10, but rather the application that works on top. Teams is a good application, and it has provided excellent support for us in terms of exchanging information remotely during the pandemic. Teams is an important tool for us, and so are the others like Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What needs improvement?

Windows 10 isn't as stable as MacOS and requires too many patches. When the patches are installing, it slows down the PC. These changes are complex, and many processes are running simultaneously, so we experience a decrease in speed.

Another thing that could be useful is the ability to create virtual machines inside to have a hypervisor if it's possible. That way, we could use the operating system to create new virtual machines, allowing us to add special installations that might be useful for personal projects. But this is complex, but it could meet the market demand. VMware is the most widely used system globally, and Oracle is also common. So it would be great if we had something that could be used inside the operating system without installing something on top.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using Windows 10 for three or four years. We had a recent upgrade, and I think we'll be moving toward Windows 11 soon.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 isn't always stable. But we have an automated patching system, and we're required to install a lot of patches. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Our platform is 16 gigabytes, and we primarily use i5-based processors. For our typical use, this hardware is fine. We connect through the usual tools to our test plant, and we use normally Linux or Unix-based environments for development. The PCs are primarily used for office applications.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We had an earlier version of Windows on our PCs. And about 15 years ago, we had a solution based on Sun Microsystems, so we used Unix. Windows 10 isn't as stable. That's why I prefer the macOS configuration. It's also less stable than the Unix-based Sun Microsystems setup we used some time ago.I think Windows is easier to use for office applications. But I wouldn't recommend it for industrial or telecom applications because I think many things need to be adjusted continuously, so I don't like this.

How was the initial setup?

I can install Windows 10 but not in our office because our external support provides it. However, I also have experience installing the full stack on a personal PC, so I think it's easy to do. I don't like the automatic installation of the patches because it's managed internally by the OS. In Unix, it's possible to make some changes. But the bottom line is that it's quite simple to install. I don't think that it's a problem. It takes maybe half an hour or less to install. It depends on the specs of the PC and what you need to do in advance, like backing up your drives. At most, it takes an hour.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 eight out of 10. Microsoft should fix their releases as much as possible before putting them out. When I first installed Windows 10, I had to implement a lot of patches every week. This is not good. And even if we have a support service that prevents malware, we need to install antivirus and check every day. This isn't a problem for Unix-based platforms, which have more resilience for that. It depends on the use case. If you want to use Windows 10 for office applications, it's okay, but I wouldn't recommend it for industrial applications.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1739889 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Dec 13, 2021
Excellent performance with good stability and a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
  • "I have not seen any slowness or any file corruption or misbehaving which leads to any obstacles in my day-to-day work."
  • "I have not seen any slowness or any file corruption or misbehaving which leads to any obstacles in my day-to-day work."
  • "The pricing could always be lower."
  • "The pricing could always be lower."

What is our primary use case?

We need some operating system, a means to work, which is why we use Windows 10.

What is most valuable?

I have not seen any slowness or any file corruption or misbehaving which leads to any obstacles in my day-to-day work. It works well and is stable. The performance is good.

The initial setup is simple. 

The solution has the potential to scale. 

What needs improvement?

I cannot recall coming across any shortcomings or missing features. 

The pricing could always be lower.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been dealing with the solution for two years. We haven't used it for that long. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and the performance is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's a reliable operating system. It's much more stable than the older version.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable, and, if a company needs to expand it, it can do so.

How are customer service and support?

I might not have encountered cases where I needed to contact any technical teams. I was able to solve a few of the problems simply by looking them up on Google. Therefore, I can't speak to how helpful or responsive their services are. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. The process is complex. 

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

We would prefer if Microsoft's pricing was a bit less. 

We only pay for the license. We don't have to pay extra for ancillary services, technical support, or features.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I haven't given it a perfect mark as there is always room for some form of improvement, even on solutions that work quite well.

I'd recommend it to other users and companies.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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reviewer1411803 - PeerSpot reviewer
BigFix Technical Advisor at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Dec 12, 2021
Easy installation, stable, scalable and has 24/7 technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The performance is good."
  • "We are able to patch all of our machines and we haven't had any issues with this operating system."
  • "The interface could be more user-friendly."
  • "The interface could be more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

With Windows 10, we can perform in-place updates. We are capable of handling compliance management and we can apply a patch software distribution.

What is most valuable?

I like that I can patch and campaign software distribution.

The performance is good.

I haven't found that it needs any improvements. We are able to patch all of our machines. We haven't had any issues with this operating system.

What needs improvement?

The interface could be more user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 for five or six years.

I am using the 2019 Windows Operating system. We are using the latest version.

It can be deployed both on-premises and in the cloud.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability is common with all products. Windows 10 is a very scalable product.

Most of the users in our organization use Linux.

We have plans to increase our usage.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is good. They are available 24/7.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I am also using Linux as well as Red Hat, which is a requirement of the organization. We haven't switched.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy. 

The installation process is quick. We install the agent in the machines, in five minutes. It does not require a lot of time.

This solution will be maintained by two to three admins, not that much.

What about the implementation team?

I was able to complete the installation myself.

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

There are no additional costs.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who are thinking of using it.

I would rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.

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.
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IT Support at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Dec 10, 2021
Good performance, security, and user interface
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Windows 10 is the usability. The performance, security, and user interface are good."
  • "The most valuable feature of Windows 10 is the usability, and the performance, security, and user interface are good."
  • "Windows 10 could be improved by making the price cheaper."
  • "Windows 10 could be improved by making the price cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

Windows 10 is useful for running computers and applications. 

This solution is deployed on-premise. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Windows 10 is the usability. The performance, security, and user interface are good. 

What needs improvement?

Windows 10 could be improved by making the price cheaper. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows 10 since its launch, so for a couple of years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable and the performance is good. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is scalable. There are about 300 people in my organization using this solution. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Before implementing Windows 10, I was using Windows 7, and before that, I was using Windows XP. I switched because I was just upgrading to a newer version. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation was easy and straightforward. I did it myself, and it took about 30 minutes. For deployment and maintenance, we have a team of about four admins. 

What about the implementation team?

I implemented this solution through an in-house team. 

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

We need to pay for licensing to use Windows 10. Any time we change the computers, we have to pay, and it's a bit expensive. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten and would recommend it to others. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1686366 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Digital Consulting Team at a mining and metals company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Dec 5, 2021
Easy to use, stable and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "We are satisfied with this operating system."
  • "For the productivity suite, Microsoft Office is what we use, and we are satisfied with this operating system because it is easy to use."
  • "Windows 10 consumes a lot of RAM, which is inconvenient."
  • "Windows 10 consumes a lot of RAM, which is inconvenient."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 as our operating system. 

We primarily use it to run Microsoft Office and collaborate with various Microsoft apps. Specifically, Outlook and Teams.

What is most valuable?

For the productivity suite, Microsoft Office is what we use.

We are satisfied with this operating system.

It is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

Windows 10 consumes a lot of RAM, which is inconvenient. Your machine will be slower if your device is underpowered and you have to open five or six different apps. With Windows 10, this is a challenge.

If Windows is able to allocate RAM judiciously in those scenarios, you can continue to work with multiple windows open without experiencing any slowdown. This is one area that needs to be improved.

The RAM is a persistent issue with Windows 10. It slows the system down.

For how long have I used the solution?

I'm not sure when Windows 10 was first implemented at the company, but I started in April and have been using it ever since.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Most of the time it is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows 10 is a scalable product.

I am working in a large enterprise. We have more than 5,000 users.

How are customer service and support?

I have not personally contacted technical support. If there are some issues, I send the request to the IT department. They make the necessary improvements for the changes.

My experience has been good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook.

I personally do not use the Microsft Authenticator to connect to the VPN, but others are using it.

How was the initial setup?

I was not involved with the setup of Windows 10, it is done by our IT department.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this system to others who are interested in using it.

I would rate, Windows 10 an eight out of ten.

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reviewer1687599 - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Nov 30, 2021
Stable with an easy initial setup and solid capabilities
Pros and Cons
  • "So far, we have been satisfied with the capabilities of Windows 10."
  • "So far, we have been satisfied with the capabilities of Windows 10."
  • "The cost of Windows 10 is a bit high. They should work to make it lower."
  • "The cost of Windows 10 is a bit high. They should work to make it lower."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is useful for running our personal applications, or business applications.

What is most valuable?

So far, we have been satisfied with the capabilities of Windows 10.

It's a very stable product.

The initial setup is very simple and quite straightforward. 

What needs improvement?

The cost of Windows 10 is a bit high. They should work to make it lower. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I can't recall exactly how long I have used the solution, however, it has been a few years at this point. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the product is great. There are no bugs. It's not glitchy. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance is pretty reliable.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We did not use a different solution before implementing Windows 10. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not difficult or complex. It's very easy, very straightforward. A company shouldn't have any issues with the implementation process. 

I cannot recall the exact amount of time the implementation actually took. 

What about the implementation team?

We did not need an integrator or consultant. The implementation was all delivered centrally by a project team.

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

We would appreciate the product more if it was less expensive in general.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate other options before adopting this product.

What other advice do I have?

As we are on the cloud deployment version, we are always on the latest deployment of Windows 10. 

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We're happy with its capabilities in general. 

I would recommend the product to other organizations and other users as well. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Naresh Rayakwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead architect at Tech Mahindra Limited
Real User
Nov 27, 2021
Performs well, easy to use, but too much preloaded information
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found Windows 10 much better than the previous versions. It performs well, is easy to use, and is easy to use for new users."
  • "I have found Windows 10 much better than the previous versions, it performs well, is easy to use, and is easy to use for new users."
  • "There is a lot of preloaded information on Windows 10, that impacts the memory position."
  • "There is a lot of preloaded information on Windows 10, that impacts the memory position."

What is our primary use case?

I'm not using the server version, I'm using the desktop edition on my laptop for running personal applications.

What is most valuable?

I have found Windows 10 much better than the previous versions. It performs well, is easy to use, and is easy to use for new users.

What needs improvement?

There is a lot of preloaded information on Windows 10, that impacts the memory position.

The security should improve because there are a lot of packets that have to be delivered, and that will take time to install.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Windows solutions for 20 years and I have been using Windows 10 since it was released.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. however, it could be better.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 1,000 users in my organization that use this solution.

How are customer service and support?

I have not had direct support from Microsoft but I have used our IT support in my organization.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Mac OS.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward and does not take a lot of time. 

What about the implementation team?

The updates are done automatically in the background, you do not need to touch anything.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others. It is good for users that have not used Linux, unit commands operating systems or Mac systems.

I rate Windows 10 a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer933660 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Nov 25, 2021
A stable, scalable and easily installable solution which boasts good performance and easy use
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the stability, the performance and the ease of use."
  • "I like the stability, the performance and the ease of use."
  • "It would be nice to have more integration with other platforms, something which is always welcome."
  • "It would be nice to have more integration with other platforms, something which is always welcome."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows 10 for our personal applications. 

What is most valuable?

I like the stability, the performance and the ease of use. We have not had any problems with the solution. 

What needs improvement?

It would be nice to have more integration with other platforms, something which is always welcome. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is quite stable, a feature which I like. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

We have not contacted technical support, although we are entitled to premium support when needed. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

With most of our users we use Windows 10. When it comes to some of the older versions, we go with Windows Symantec. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation is quite straightforward.

I do not know how long it took. 

What about the implementation team?

I believe that the technical team involved in the installation consists of a large number when one accounts for the developers. 

Perhaps an additional 20 or 25 people are required for the deployment. This obviously depends on innumerable factors, such as the number of end users or servers involved or how many instances of the operating system are running. 

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

The price could possibly be improved, although I cannot know this for certain. 

I do not know the specifics of the licensing terms, as we are talking about an enterprise arrangement of which I am not involved. 

While I have not contacted technical support, we are entitled to premium support when needed. 

What other advice do I have?

The solution is fine as is. I do not see shortcomings in it. 

Windows PATH has been used exclusively. 

I rate Windows 10 as a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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