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Windows Server pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.1 out of 5
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Prominent pros & cons

PROS

Windows Server is praised for its ease of use and requires minimal training.
It provides strong stability and reliability, which users appreciate.
The Active Directory feature is consistently highlighted as valuable.
It integrates well with other Microsoft solutions for seamless operations.
Users find Windows Server scalable and flexible for various enterprise applications.

CONS

Windows Server needs improved security measures, including protection against ransomware attacks and better integration with security tools.
There should be better integration with various platforms and cloud environments to enhance usability and flexibility.
Pricing and licensing costs are considered high and should be more affordable, especially in certain regions.
Users report challenges with the stability and performance, particularly when compared to other systems like Linux.
Windows Server administration can be complex and may require simplification for easier setup and maintenance.
 

Windows Server Pros review quotes

GS
May 15, 2025
Several years of improvements have been made to the software itself.
GurpreetSingh4 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 8, 2024
The product's initial setup phase is pretty straightforward and simple without any challenges.
PS
Mar 12, 2024
With SSO authentication and Active Directory services, users' contact domains and everything are available. It can help users benefit from the tool while sharing authentication, user access, rollback, and other areas.
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Jai Prakash Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2025
Overall, I am quite happy with my experience using Windows Server.
reviewer1465254 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 18, 2021
The scalability it offers is great.
Deepak  Nagar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 19, 2024
The tool is scalable, flexible, easy to use, user-friendly, handy, and easy to maintain, and authentication is good.
reviewer1505493 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 3, 2021
Within 10 or 15 minutes, you can build a single Windows Server and put it on production.
Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 26, 2020
The most valuable feature is Active Directory.
reviewer1523223 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 10, 2021
We like the ease of use, stability and performance of Windows Server.
reviewer1604244 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 17, 2021
The most valuable feature is this solution integrates very well with all Microsoft and all other mainstream software solutions and the design is very good. Windows has an option now allowing you to just install the Windows Core with the PowerShell without any graphical services running.
 

Windows Server Cons review quotes

GS
May 15, 2025
The Entra ID Connect syncing tool could be improved. Though they moved the service to Azure and use an agent instead of having a dedicated server, it remains cumbersome to set up due to the differences between Entra ID and Active Directory.
GurpreetSingh4 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 8, 2024
If Windows could make the OS part lighter, especially starting and restarting the Windows Server, which needs to be quick, then it would be great since this is an area where the tool lacks a bit.
PS
Mar 12, 2024
If an architecture is complex, the setup phase takes time.
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Jai Prakash Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2025
Regarding drawbacks of Windows Server, the solution can definitely be improved, as it is quite vulnerable since Windows is widely adopted in the industry, making it an easier target.
reviewer1465254 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 18, 2021
Sometimes we face some overload on the server.
Deepak  Nagar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 19, 2024
From a security perspective, sometimes, malware attacks and hackers take advantage of the tool's vulnerabilities. There is a need to have updates in the product to fill in the vulnerability gaps.
reviewer1505493 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 3, 2021
The solution needs to be more stable and secure.
Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 26, 2020
Better integration with more platforms would be useful.
reviewer1523223 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 10, 2021
As I have already paid for a license, I should have the option of requesting the containerized functionality from the OS to reduce the Windows Server OS footprint.
reviewer1604244 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 17, 2021
I used to like the graphical interface and graphical philosophy in previous versions of Windows Server. I am not able to be as fast and efficient as I used to be using a graphical interface. However, Windows has moved to the PowerShell, it is powerful, but is still limited compared to what we do can do in Linux. Linux was built at the beginning of the command line interfaces which is why they have a very powerful command line.