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reviewer1536276 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Reporter at a media company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Aug 2, 2021
Good support, stable, easy to use, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows server is easy to use."
  • "I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it."
  • "Windows Server needs to introduce more dashboards."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution as our server application. Several applications are based on this operating system.

What is most valuable?

Windows server is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

Windows Server needs to introduce more dashboards.

A common user is not able to implement this solution. It could be simplified.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for a couple of years.

We are using version 2019.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows Server is stable. I have no issues with the stability of the Windows Server.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 45 servers in our organization.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is good. We have no issues with the support of Microsoft.

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

We did not use any other solution.

How was the initial setup?

It is quick and easy to install. 

The installation can take up to 45 minutes.

All technical people in our organization need to install Windows Server. Any IT engineer can deploy this solution. However, it cannot be set up by a regular user.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the installation myself.

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

There is a licensing fee that is paid yearly. 

It is an expensive solution. 

What other advice do I have?

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

It is very popular, I would rate Windows Server a ten 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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Data & AI expert at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Jul 31, 2021
Scalable, easy to install, but stability needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "The main feature of the solution is it has a graphical interface."
  • "The installation is very easy and the installation takes approximately 20 minutes."
  • "The stability is not very good because you have to restart the system to keep the stability."

What is our primary use case?

The solution can be used for remote access through the remote desktop.

What is most valuable?

The main feature of the solution is it has a graphical interface.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is not very good because you have to restart the system to keep the stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very easy and the installation takes approximately 20 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I can do the implementation of the solution myself.

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

The price of the solution could be reduced and there is a license required.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Windows Server if they are not able to use Linux.

I rate Windows Server a seven 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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reviewer1489908 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Jul 23, 2021
Flexible with easy deployment and good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "We find the solution to be easy to use and simple to navigate."
  • "The solution could be more reasonably priced."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is very useful if the company doesn't want open storage, OS. In those cases, we usually recommend customers to use Microsoft services. Most of the time it's actually the client who gives us advice on what kind of OS they want to use and they will just ask for the quotation. 

What is most valuable?

The solution is very flexible.

We find the solution to be easy to use and simple to navigate. 

The stability is very good.

The security on the server has been great. It's much more secure than, for example, other open-source operating systems.

We find the solution very easy to install. 

Technical support is very helpful.

What needs improvement?

The solution could be more reasonably priced.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been dealing with the solution for a couple of years at this point. It's been a while now. We've had some time with it. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the product is good. The product doesn't crash or freeze and there are no bugs or glitches. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There is no need to scale the solution. It's not the type of solution that really needs to scale.

I'm not sure the exact number of people using the solution. It's my understanding that it's over ten at this time. 

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is very fast when it comes to replying. They were able to solve any issues we raised with them. We're satisfied with their level of service. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not complicated to set up. It's pretty simple and straightforward. A company shouldn't have any issues with the process. 

The deployment process may take about 30 minutes or so, as long as you don't run into any errors.

You only need two technical people to manage the deployment process. You don't need a very big team.

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

The pricing could be a bit more competitive.

The solution offers a permanent license. You don't have to pay a monthly or yearly subscription. 

What other advice do I have?

We are Windows Server consultants. 

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. We've been quite satisfied with its capabilities. 

I would recommend the product to other users and companies, especially those that don't want to use an open-source option. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1441773 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Major Account Sales Operation 1 at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
MSP
Jul 18, 2021
A powerful solution, but could be more secure
Pros and Cons
  • "I feel the solution to be stable."
  • "We feel Windows Server to be very powerful and are not aware of solutions which can act as its replacement."
  • "The solution could be more secure."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for managing data base applications for client monitoring.

What needs improvement?

The solution could be more secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

My company has been using Windows Server for ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I feel the solution to be stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is commensurate with what we are willing to pay for. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not had experience with technical support. As we are in Indonesia, the fact that our application must follow the operating system can be problematic. 

What about the implementation team?

We have an IT team which handles installation. I take care of the business aspects when it comes to customer relations. 

I do not recall how long installation took. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We feel Windows Server to be very powerful and are not aware of solutions which can act as its replacement. 

What other advice do I have?

We are an IT company and make both internal and external use of the solution, which we do as an integrator. 

We have a remote client boarder and they claim that replication is difficult. 

There are 1,500 users making use of the solution in my company. 

I would rate Windows Server as a six or six-point-five out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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System and DBA at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Jul 11, 2021
Good performance, reasonable support, scales well, and is stable
Pros and Cons
  • "The performance is good."
  • "With my experience, I would definitely recommend this solution."
  • "Windows Server could be more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution to run several personal applications and enterprise applications.

What is most valuable?

The performance is good.

What needs improvement?

Windows Server could be more user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for more than 10 years.

We have used several different versions starting from 2008 to 2020.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Window Server is a scalable solution.

All of the users in our organization are using Windows Server.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have no issues with the technical support.

There is no improvement needed with the Microsoft technical support.

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

I have not used any other solutions.

How was the initial setup?

I was not involved in the installation of the Windows Server.

We need one or two team members to deploy and maintain this solution.

What other advice do I have?

With my experience, I would definitely recommend this solution.

From a performance perspective, I would rate Windows Server a nine out of ten.

Because I have only used Windows Server, I can't give you a comparison with other solutions such as Linus or Unix.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Junior Software Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jul 11, 2021
Is stable, scalable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "It is stable, scalable, flexible, and easy to use."
  • "The integration and monitoring could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use it to deploy any product.

What is most valuable?

It is stable, scalable, flexible, and easy to use.

What needs improvement?

The integration and monitoring could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using it for a couple of months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy and took about half an hour.

What other advice do I have?

On a scale from one to ten, I would rate Windows Server at eight.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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it_user1619409 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jul 7, 2021
Reliable, good performance, but security could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the performance."
  • "Microsoft Server is a reliable solution."
  • "The solution could improve by increasing security."

What is our primary use case?

We are using the solution as a web server.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the performance.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by increasing security.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a few years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Server is a reliable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There are a few people using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

The technical support from Microsoft is good.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy and it took me approximately 30 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation myself.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution.

I rate Windows Server a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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David Berger - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator & IT Specialist at Informat Systems
Real User
Jul 5, 2021
Scalable and has a lot of features, but needs more stability, fewer automatic updates, and a CLI approach
Pros and Cons
  • "There are a lot of features. Active Directory is most valuable."
  • "It should have more stability and fewer automatic updates. A CLI approach, similar to Linux, is missing right now."

What is our primary use case?

We are using it mainly for Active Directory, Exchange Servers, and file services.

What is most valuable?

There are a lot of features. Active Directory is most valuable.

What needs improvement?

It should have more stability and fewer automatic updates. A CLI approach, similar to Linux, is missing right now.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for 12 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It should have more stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I am quite satisfied with its scalability. We are an IT company, and we provide professional services to other companies, so we deploy a lot of services. Combined, we have a lot of users, but if you look at a specific company, we have between 200 to 500 employees.

How are customer service and technical support?

I am satisfied with their technical support most of the time.

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

We have multiple types of licenses. Some of them are on a yearly basis, and some of them are prepaid.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Windows Server a seven out of 10.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1605843 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT System Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jul 3, 2021
Plenty of functionality, stable, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of this solution are its performance, flexibility, and functionality."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use this solution for many purposes, such as managing user accounts in Active Directory, storage, hosting applications, and remote server access.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable features of this solution are its performance, flexibility, and functionality.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows Server for approximately 16 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?

    There are five people using the solution in my organization.

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

    I am currently still using Windows 10.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is straightforward and it took 45 minutes.

    What about the implementation team?

    I did the implementation myself and we have one engineer that does the maintenance of the solution.

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

    The price of the solution is expensive, and there are many price options available, such as monthly or perpetual licenses.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution.

    I rate Windows Server a ten out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer1362969 - PeerSpot reviewer
    IT Specialist at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Jun 20, 2021
    Reliable, installation straightforward, but better integration needed
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution is stable."
    • "The solution is not easy to use and could be simplified. Additionally, the solution could have better integration."

    What is our primary use case?

    I am using this solution for a databases server running Azure.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution is not easy to use and could be simplified. Additionally, the solution could have better integration.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using this solution within the last 12 months.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability has been fine for what we have been using it for. However, we have not fully utilized scalability.

    We have approximately 100 users using this solution in my organization.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is easy.

    What about the implementation team?

    You do not need a vendor or consultant to do the implementation.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution.

    I rate Windows Server a seven 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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