We use Windows Server to manage Active Directory.
General Manager at TT Systems LLC
Easy to install and adapt product with efficient GUI
Pros and Cons
- "The product is easy to use and adapt. It is known for GUI."
- "They could provide a lot of patches for the platform."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The product is easy to use and adapt. It is known for GUI.
What needs improvement?
They could provide a lot of patches for the platform.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows Server for 10 to 12 years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I need to ensure patches are updated on time. I rate its stability an eight out of ten. It could be improved.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 400 Windows Server users in our organization. I rate its scalability a ten out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
It is an easy-to-install product. It requires two engineers to manage the infrastructure and takes three to four hours to complete.
What about the implementation team?
We take help from third-party integrators, consultants, and resellers for implementing the product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have purchased Windows Server’s yearly license. I rate its pricing a four out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I advise others to ensure updating patches regularly for Windows Server. It is a flexible product. I rate it a nine 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.

Team Lead at Regnology
Enables us to build and test applications directly on the server from scratch.
Pros and Cons
- "We use Active Directory and IIS to host different kinds of web apps. We have also used the FTP feature for our FTP server."
- "Active Directory should have groups and policies. It could probably provide a better overview of how Active Directory is built."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for deployments, troubleshooting, Active Directory policies, and Windows patching.
What is most valuable?
We use Active Directory and IIS to host different kinds of web apps. We have also used the FTP feature for our FTP server.
FTP functionality does not require additional payment because Windows Server already includes the feature, reducing the costs of these tools. Windows Server also includes IIS, a web server hosting applications. This allows us to build and test applications directly on the server from scratch.
What needs improvement?
Active Directory should have groups and policies. It could probably provide a better overview of how Active Directory is built.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server as a consultant for ten years. We are using the 2022 version of the solution, as well as the 2008, 2016, and 2018 versions.
What other advice do I have?
We have various security measures, such as antivirus software and firewalls. Additionally, on the network side, we utilize different types of firewalls to manage and enhance the security of the infrastructure itself.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Client Services Analyst at Kantar
Is simple to use
Pros and Cons
- "The simplicity of the solution is the most valuable aspect."
- "As I said, it was the the simplicity of the solution. It's easy to use or easy to identify what company's been what beneficial for the company, would be I guess it was easy to distinguish what we needed or what Perfect."
- "They could make it more company-specific to some of the tools that we use."
What is our primary use case?
It is used for day to day purposes.
What is most valuable?
The simplicity of the solution is the most valuable aspect.
What needs improvement?
They could make it more company-specific to some of the tools that we use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have experience using Windows Server.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is very high.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Close to a thousand users are using the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is an expensive solution.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Head of Major Account Sales Operation 1 at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Effective but lacks scalability in certain aspects
Pros and Cons
- "What I like about Windows Server is that it is an effective and useful solution for my needs."
- "Windows Server could improve its integration with cloud and hybrid environments to better adapt to modern computing needs."
What is most valuable?
What I like about Windows Server is that it is an effective and useful solution for my needs.
What needs improvement?
Windows Server could improve its integration with cloud and hybrid environments to better adapt to modern computing needs.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for over 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability of the solution as a six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability of Windows Server at five out of ten. It is okay for basic upgrades, but it lacks the flexibility needed for more advanced scaling, especially in cloud or hybrid environments. It is not quite ready for those kinds of setups yet.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate technical support directly from Windows at around three out of ten—it is not the best. However, if you go through a partner who sells or supports Windows, the support could be around seven out of ten, because Windows relies on these partners for assistance.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
I would rate the easiness of the initial setup as a seven out of ten. Deployment took a few hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would rate the costliness of Windows Server as an eight out of ten. It is quite expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Windows Server as a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technical Manager at SAPEC
Generates a return on investment in terms of stability
Pros and Cons
- "The platform generates a return on investment in terms of stability."
- "The platform's user interface needs improvement."
What needs improvement?
The platform's user interface needs improvement. Additionally, its price could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows Server for 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have 15 Windows Server users in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
We receive the technical support services from a local vendor.
What was our ROI?
The platform generates a return on investment in terms of stability.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows Server is expensive. We purchase its yearly license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows Server a nine 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.
NMS Service Automation & RPA Technical Lead at Vodafone
Scalable platform with an easy setup process
Pros and Cons
- "The product helps us manage user credentials and daily passwords for various applications."
- "We encounter issues related to the product's UI when multiple users access the same machine."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows Server as a mandatory tool to host applications, specifically for robotics process automation (RPA). It provides an efficient output and allows multiple users to access the same machine simultaneously.
How has it helped my organization?
The product helps us manage user credentials and daily passwords for various applications.
What needs improvement?
We encounter issues related to the product's UI when multiple users access the same machine. Additionally, sometimes it doesn't work while upgrading patches from Microsoft. This particular area needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows Server for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable platform. I rate the stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable platform. We have around 1000 Windows Server machines in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
We communicated with the technical support services for problems related to corrupted computing resources.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. I refer to the documentation available on the internet to understand the implementation. It takes 20 minutes to complete the process.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows Server has medium pricing.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Windows Server to others and rate it an eight out of ten. I advise using Windows Server or Linux, depending on the specific needs and compatibility of the applications.
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.
An easy-to-use solution that can be used to host virtual machines
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Windows Server is that it is intuitive and easy to use."
- "The Windows server image was quite large and took some time to be installed."
What is our primary use case?
We used Windows Server to host a couple of virtual machines.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Windows Server is that it is intuitive and easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s stability could be improved. The Windows server image was quite large and took some time to be installed.
For how long have I used the solution?
We used Windows Server for a few months for demonstration purposes.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows Server is a stable solution, and I had no issues with its stability.
I rate Windows Server a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 160 users are using Windows Server in our organization.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution through an in-house team in two hours. To deploy the solution, we installed the Windows server image on the server.
What other advice do I have?
Three technical staff members are involved in the deployment and maintenance of the solution. I would recommend Windows Server to other users.
Overall, I rate Windows Server a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT INFRASTRUTURE CONSULTANT at Hyfi Cloud Computing
Manages applications and helps with enterprise security
Pros and Cons
- "The product helps with enterprise security. It becomes more stable with frequent updates."
- "Windows Server should lower pricing."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows Server to manage applications.
What is most valuable?
The product helps with enterprise security. It becomes more stable with frequent updates.
What needs improvement?
Windows Server should lower pricing.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product since 2020.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Windows Server's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the tool's scalability a nine out of ten. My company has around 1000 users.
How are customer service and support?
The product offers reactive support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Windows Server's deployment is easy. It takes a few hours to complete.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the product a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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