Name: Windows Server
Brand: Microsoft
Rating: 4.1 (195 reviews)

reviewer1126884

Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Mar 9, 2022

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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.

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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

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

reviewer1680246

Chief Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Sep 30, 2021

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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.