I use this Operating system for programming because the previous version was not serving its purpose. Secondly, I use this OS for blogging and I spent most of my time online. My online time includes other IT services that I use the operating system for.
CEO/Programmer at Tech Elight
Faster, more efficient, and more secure than the previous OS
Pros and Cons
- "The work is now faster and more efficient because most of the running programs do not crash during the run stage, like the previous version we were using for work."
- "The work is now faster and more efficient because most of the running programs do not crash during the run stage, like the previous version we were using for work."
- "The frequent update of the Operating system is bad because, during each update, most of the programs or applications do not function well."
- "The frequent update of the Operating system is bad because, during each update, most of the programs or applications do not function well."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
The work is now faster and more efficient because most of the running programs do not crash during the run stage, like the previous version we were using for work. It is more secure as related to the task or work we have stored in our system.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the easy assess to most of the settings and features of the PC. Another is that it is more secure because Windows Defender is very efficient and active to detect viruses or trojans that may make the user vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks and other threats.
What needs improvement?
The frequent update of the Operating system is bad because, during each update, most of the programs or applications do not function well. Updates should be in intervals of every three to four months, and they should have the user's choice and interests in mind before any update.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for two months.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT System Administrator at Frank, Rimerman & Co
Users can use Miracast to the Surface Hub for meetings and client walkthroughs
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is the best parts of Windows 8 and Windows 7 rolled into one."
- "There is also a tremendous amount of bloatware on Windows 10. Without performing offline maintenance on the image, you have to clean up quite a bit of stray apps and consumer level services to get it to be usable in a corporate environment."
What is most valuable?
Most of the best Windows 10 features are centered around getting you where you want to go faster. The new right-click menu is fantastic from an IT perspective. It gives access to many commonly used tools, like Device Manager, Computer Management, PowerShell, Task Manager and Programs and Features, right from the desktop. The new Task Manager is also much more fully featured and informative.
The overall speed of Windows 10 is fantastic as well. It boots quickly, shuts down quickly, and the overall use is snappy and responsive.
Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise come with fully featured Hyper-V. Desktop admins can create VMs for testing purposes without the need for extra machines.
How has it helped my organization?
Users can use Miracast to the Surface Hub, which is great for meetings and client walkthroughs.
What needs improvement?
The settings and control panel are oddly disjointed. Things that show up in the Control Panel do not always show up in Settings and vice-versa. It is a pain to remember what is where.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have used this nine months in production.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
There is also a tremendous amount of bloatware on Windows 10. Without performing offline maintenance on the image, you have to clean up quite a bit of stray apps and consumer level services to get it to be usable in a corporate environment.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Our version of Trend caused Windows 10 to freeze unexpectedly at random times. Only after Trend released a compatible version did the issues subside and the OS become stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We use SCCM, so scalability is no issue, once the imaging process was ironed out.
How are customer service and technical support?
We primarily use online forums and communities unless you want to pay Microsoft to open a support case. It does benefit from being the most popular OS on the planet, as there is amble advice out there from third parties.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Windows 7 and are migrating to be ahead of the support EOL.
How was the initial setup?
It takes a few iterations of installing Windows 10 to get everything tweaked to a place of having a smooth imaging and configuration process. Little things like registry tweaks, GPO tweaks, take time to iron out. Having an imaging solution is a must to scale in any way.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented it in-house. I did the implementation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Get a KMS server and a volume license if you are a medium sized business. Being able to wipe and re-image is crucial for long term stability of your fleet. Having a Multiple Activation Key (MAK) makes it so every new activation counts against your total.
Work with a reseller like CDW to get licensing costs that fit your needs, as Microsoft's model is confusing.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other options. We need to use Windows to support our finance applications.
What other advice do I have?
Windows 10 is the best parts of Windows 8 and Windows 7 rolled into one. Windows 8 started a lot of features and functions that shine here in Windows 10, while the criticism has allowed Microsoft to work at user experience more for this iteration. There is a bit too much bloatware by default, and some strange decisions about settings aside, it is a great OS that should only get better with time.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Managing Partner / Independent Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
This put a scope (pre-assessment) on those applications unready or behind in development efforts.
Pros and Cons
- "Reduction of security incident events and mundane tasks in 3 months."
- "It requires a lot of updates in order to be stable."
Valuable Features:
Application Start control, of course, but the refresh and deployment was beneficial to our global efforts. Lot of accounting types in organisation. AZURE AD subscriber has updates within product. Compliance to ECCN/CCAT (exporting), NIST, ISO, IEEE; quick and efficient closure. Abandon IE, Mozilla (e.g.Chrome, FireFox); settle with EDGE was challenging and big adjustment. This put a scope (pre-assessment) on those applications unready or behind in development efforts, devops pre-scanning had to be deployed. Long 10 months and rework in devops, set SDLC with some suppliers to perform or loose, sign-offs on setting on virtual site (i.e. closed to desktops by policy).
Project include 2016 Office 365 Products, and fresh start.
Improvements to My Organization:
Reduction of security incident events and mundane tasks in 3 months.
Room for Improvement:
Lots of updates, but not lots of production.
Deployment Issues:
We've had no issues with deployment.
Stability Issues:
It requires a lot of updates in order to be stable.
Scalability Issues:
We've had no issues with scalability.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Software Engineer at OMFYS Technologies India Pvt.Ltd
A user-friendly product that is easy to set up and easy to work with
Pros and Cons
- "The product is user-friendly."
- "The product must send updates less frequently."
What is our primary use case?
It is an operating system. I need it to access applications and services. I use the tool for personal purposes.
What is most valuable?
The product is user-friendly. It has good features.
What needs improvement?
I get updates continuously. The product must send updates less frequently. The copy speed changes depending on the size of the file.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product’s stability is good. I rate the stability an eight out of ten. The speed of copying depends on the size of the file.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. I am from an IT background. It is easy for me. I can configure and reboot the system myself.
What about the implementation team?
I deployed the tool myself.
What was our ROI?
The product is easy to handle and reboot.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I paid for the license.
What other advice do I have?
I will recommend the solution to others. It is easy to set up. Anyone can set it up. It is also easy to use. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Chief Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Supports many applications, easy to use, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use and it supports a lot of applications."
- "The solution is easy to use and it supports a lot of applications."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is used to run my personal and business applications. I mostly use it for Office applications, such as Outlook.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use and it supports a lot of applications.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using for Windows 10 approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Windows Server.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of Windows 10 is easy and does not take too much time. We do the first install on a workstation and then we make copies to the other workstations making the process faster.
What about the implementation team?
We have an IT engineer that does the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is an annual license and the price of the solution is a little expensive and could be reduced.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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