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reviewer1593132 - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Easy to setup and use but performance and integration could be better
Pros and Cons
  • "What I like most about Windows Server is that it's easy to use."
  • "I would like to see better performance and more integration options in the next release of Windows Server."

What is most valuable?

What I like most about Windows Server is that it's easy to use.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see better performance and more integration options in the next release of Windows Server. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Windows Server for quite a while now. I'm not sure how long.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows Server is stable.

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How are customer service and support?

I would rate Windows support five out of 10. 

How was the initial setup?

Installing Windows Server is pretty straightforward. You don't really need much IT knowledge to deploy it.

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

We pay for a yearly license

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Windows Server five out of 10. I would recommend it to others. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1126884 - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
High performance, reliable, but simple implementation
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found Windows Server to be easy to use and the performance to be good."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using Windows Server as a cloud server.

    What is most valuable?

    I have found Windows Server to be easy to use and the performance to be good.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows Server for many years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability of the Windows Server has been good.

    We have been using the same Windows Server release for years, we haven't needed to buy another one.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We use Windows Server primarily as a file server and as a mail server and has been working well with 20 users.

    How are customer service and support?

    We do our own technical support within the company.

    How was the initial setup?

    The implementation process for Windows Server was fine, we did not have any problems. It took us less than a day to complete the implementation.

    What about the implementation team?

    We have a team that handles the implementation.

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

    The price of the solution should be less expensive. There is an annual subscription to use the solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    The solution has fulfilled its requirements.

    There are many operating systems that people can use, such as Linux and Windows Server. They all work well for their purpose.

    I rate Windows Server a six out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer1680246 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Chief Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Easy to use, stable, and simple to configure
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution is easy to use."

      What is our primary use case?

      We used Windows Server to run SQL applications and a few remote desktop applications.

      What is most valuable?

      The solution is easy to use.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Windows Server for 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 Server is scalable.

      We have approximately 20 people in my organization using this solution.

      How was the initial setup?

      Windows Server is easy to configure. However, it takes approximately three months for the full implementation.

      What about the implementation team?

      We used integrators to do the implementation of the solution. We have one technician that works on the solution.

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

      Windows Server's whole licensing model is complex because if you have, for example, Microsoft Office and end-user applications installed on a server with a remote desktop, then the licensing can be complex. If the model could be simplified it would be better.

      What other advice do I have?

      I would recommend this solution to others.

      I rate Windows Server an eight out of ten.

      Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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      reviewer1124103 - PeerSpot reviewer
      Senior Practice Lead at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
      Real User
      Server solution that is stable and scalable used for ten years to host applications
      Pros and Cons
      • "We use this solution for hosting applications on the server."
      • "The on premises to cloud migration should be easier."

      What is our primary use case?

      We use this solution for hosting applications on the server. 

      What needs improvement?

      The on premises to cloud migration should be easier. 

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have used this solution for ten years. 

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      This is a stable solution. 

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      This is a scalable solution. 

      What other advice do I have?

      I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

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