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Prominent pros & cons

PROS

Windows Server is praised for its ease of use, making it accessible even for beginners.
The platform is valued for its stability and performance, ensuring reliable operation across various workloads.
Active Directory and Hyper-V Live Migration are frequently highlighted features for their functionality and importance in enterprise environments.
The system's scalability and ability to integrate seamlessly with various Microsoft solutions enhance its desirability.
Many users find it flexible, adaptable, and capable of supporting a wide range of applications and services.

CONS

Windows Server needs improved security features.
Windows Server could have better integration capabilities.
The licensing cost for Windows Server is expensive and could be improved.
Windows Server's stability could be enhanced.
Windows Server requires easier release and upgrade processes.
 

Windows Server Pros review quotes

JO
Principle consultant at Active Data Consulting Services Pty Ltd
Aug 8, 2017
The benefits of moving to Windows 10 far outweigh the costs of replacing some old applications (that are probably no longer supported and may have serious security issues).
AB
Cybersecurity & IT Operations Professional (VirtualCxO) at BrainWave Consulting Company, LLC
Nov 3, 2017
Windows 2016 continues the trend of solid, stable, high-performing Windows Server products from Microsoft.
reviewer1099098 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works with 1,001-5,000 employees
May 21, 2019
Provides workspaces for the entire organization with fewer resources.
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Aug 17, 2019
The most valuable feature of this solution is Hyper-V Live Migration for Critical applications.
it_user822225 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Rashideen Egypt For Trade
Jul 14, 2020
I'm using all the features within it and find them all quite helpful.
reviewer1174590 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jul 23, 2020
The active directory that the server provides is the solution's most valuable aspect.
QM
Volunteer - IT Department at SARC
Aug 6, 2020
Windows Server is very easy to use.
reviewer1379898 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT Specialist at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 11, 2020
Every time they perform a new release, the solution gets better and better.
Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Solution Architect at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
Aug 26, 2020
The most valuable feature is Active Directory.
reviewer1404948 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Infrastructure Manager at a consumer goods company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 27, 2020
The main features that we are using are active directory, domain, and DNS.
 

Windows Server Cons review quotes

JO
Principle consultant at Active Data Consulting Services Pty Ltd
Aug 8, 2017
Intrusive 'You have updates' notification can be annoying -- as it blocks the middle of the screen, but this can be turned off.
AB
Cybersecurity & IT Operations Professional (VirtualCxO) at BrainWave Consulting Company, LLC
Nov 3, 2017
Some of the elements of the Windows Server UI from 2012 R2 are better than what is found in 2016, especially the patch management.
reviewer1099098 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works with 1,001-5,000 employees
May 21, 2019
One area that needs improvement is the management console.
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885,789 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Aug 17, 2019
Support for direct USB recognition for the virtual machines would improve this solution.
it_user822225 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Rashideen Egypt For Trade
Jul 14, 2020
Overall, from a security perspective, Microsoft needs to improve.
reviewer1174590 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jul 23, 2020
The solution could offer higher availability.
QM
Volunteer - IT Department at SARC
Aug 6, 2020
The command-line interface should be improved.
reviewer1379898 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT Specialist at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 11, 2020
Right now what is needed on the server-side is an easier release process. Every year or every third year they are releasing a newer version and it could go smoother.
Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Solution Architect at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
Aug 26, 2020
Better integration with more platforms would be useful.
reviewer1404948 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Infrastructure Manager at a consumer goods company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 27, 2020
They can simplify the utilization and control of the system when you have a lot of setups. They provided something called Windows Center or Control Center in version 2019. It's a free tool that comes with the Windows Server. You can install it on your desktop and use it. This tool simplifies the control and monitoring of all servers. If I have 200 servers, I don't need to log in to each one to configure it. I can manage them from this tool. However, this tool needs quite a lot of improvements. It's difficult to use, and they need to improve it.