What is our primary use case?
My use case for Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages is to serve as a server for SQL, SAP Business One, and other hosted special applications in our field. We are a meter manufacturing company, so we need specific applications to work with Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages.
I am using Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, but I mainly depend on my firewall. I have deployments both on-premises and in the cloud. I am working with Vodafone cloud, and we have one cloud instance with AWS, though that is managed by another colleague.
What is most valuable?
What stands out for me in Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages is its compatibility with everything for my applications.
The most positive aspect of Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages is that it is compatible with everything for my applications, and it is easy to use with all tutorials available.
The whole functionality of Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages is very good. The good feature I am using is the SQL service.
Predictive analytics in Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages is important to me. It helps me diagnose anything running in my applications and allows me to monitor the statistics and everything I need to monitor in Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages.
What needs improvement?
Windows Defender is weak for cybersecurity posture. I have been infected with ransomware while using Windows Defender before. After bringing in the firewall and antivirus, everything is resolved.
Windows Defender is not effective. Some applications are not compatible with the old versions, which is the most significant defect I see in Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages. Our special applications are not compatible.
Microsoft could extend these possibilities for integration. This is the only problem I see in Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages for me. I overcome it with a firewall and antivirus, and I think this is fair because these are different branches.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am speaking about my experience since 2000. I started my career in 2000, and Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages was one of the first tools that I have been using.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The newest version of Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
I like the technical support from Microsoft. I rarely need support because I do not have huge problems with this product. I would rate technical support at 10 points.
How was the initial setup?
Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages is very easy to install.
What was our ROI?
When I think of value for money, I think the cost is good for the value of money. I think it saves some money, so I think the ROI is around 75%. Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages provides both money-saving and time-saving benefits.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I think the price is affordable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I prefer to use Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages rather than Linux because it is more familiar. Despite that, Linux is more secure than Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages, but Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages is more user-friendly than other products.
Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages is a bigger operating system than Linux, and when you make it bigger, there are some bottlenecks. Regarding security, this is a consideration.
What other advice do I have?
Storage Migration Service is not important to me as I am not using it. I give Windows Server 2019 (Windows Server 2019) | Support by SupportedImages an overall rating of 10 points.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other