We use Windows Server to manage applications.
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?
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.
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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.

Chief Information Technology Officer at AMX
User-friendly platform with efficient feature for centralized management of applications
Pros and Cons
- "Windows Server is a good technology that allows IT staff to consolidate their expertise on a single product, avoiding the need to manage different sources."
- "The product's pricing needs improvement."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product as an application and SQL server.
What is most valuable?
The platform’s most valuable features are performance and centralization of operating systems. We can use one standardized system to host all applications.
What needs improvement?
The product's pricing needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows Server for more than 20 years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have more than 100 Windows Server users in our organization. It is a scalable product.
How are customer service and support?
We contact the technical support team for a few queries.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Linux before. In some cases, it works better than Windows in terms of administration tools, especially for small companies.
From a centralization standpoint, Windows Server is a good technology that allows IT staff to consolidate their expertise on a single product, avoiding the need to manage different sources for Linux and Windows.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Windows Server is highly priced. They offer bundled licenses to be purchased yearly. Also, we need to pay extra for support services while utilizing different sources such as Linux.
What other advice do I have?
Windows Server’s integration with Active Directory enabled a single technology to manage multiple applications. Additionally, the feature for centralized management has proven beneficial in enhancing overall efficiency and meeting evolving requirements compared to Linux.
It is primarily suitable for enterprises as the cost would be a concern for smaller organizations.
It is a user-friendly platform. I rate it 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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Oracle business analyst at Sensience
An easy-to-access solution that helps to manage file servers
Pros and Cons
- "The tool is easy to access and manage. You don't have to take any backups."
- "Windows Server needs to improve its speed and stability."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution to manage file servers.
What is most valuable?
The tool is easy to access and manage. You don't have to take any backups.
What needs improvement?
Windows Server needs to improve its speed and stability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows Server is scalable, and my company has 2000 users. It is used extensively.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted Microsoft support.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's deployment is straightforward and takes six months to complete. The product is overseen by a technical team of ten resources.
What about the implementation team?
Our consulting company helped with the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool's licensing costs are yearly.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Offers flexibility and easy deployment
Pros and Cons
- "I find Windows Server valuable for its flexibility and user-friendly interface."
- "In terms of improvement, performance could be enhanced."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows Servers to manage user logins through Active Directory and facilitate VPN connections, supporting our researchers who are architecturally building on DSP DNS for enhanced security and access control.
What is most valuable?
I find Windows Server valuable for its flexibility and user-friendly interface.
What needs improvement?
In terms of improvement, performance could be enhanced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for 13 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows Server is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have not had any issues with the scalability of Windows Server.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In large-scale environments with numerous simultaneous logins, Windows Server may not match the performance power of Linux. Linux tends to excel in handling extensive user loads, while Windows Server remains user-friendly for various tasks.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is quite straightforward and the deployment only takes about 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the deployment in-house without the need for a consultant or integrator. We manage it ourselves, and our subscription with Microsoft includes support, so whenever we have questions or issues, we contact Microsoft, and they assist us.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Windows Server to others but the choice depends on the specific technology and applications you plan to use. It is essential to consider compatibility and performance factors, as some applications may work better or be recommended for installation on Linux. Overall, I would rate Windows Server as an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
ITSM Administrator & Analyst at Ministry of Interior
The product is secure, and it performs well, but the stability could be improved
Pros and Cons
- "The product’s performance is good."
- "The stability could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for all the applications and Active Directory. We use it for enterprise management. We have different departments.
How has it helped my organization?
The product is secure.
What is most valuable?
The product’s performance is good. We have a good infrastructure.
What needs improvement?
The stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for eight to ten years. I am using the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable. I rate the stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have more than 5000 users. The usage keeps increasing in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
Whenever we face any issue, we contact our Windows team, and they improve it. The technical support is fine.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment was done in-house. We have a big team to deploy and maintain the product, including project and system managers.
What other advice do I have?
I will recommend the tool to others. Overall, I rate the solution a seven or eight 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.
IT manager at ARAR Innovations
Provides ease of access to databases, but its firewall services need improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The product offers in-house servers. It helps us update them and check any technical issues easily."
- "The product's user interface upgrades and firewall services need improvement."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product to manage databases for various projects.
What is most valuable?
The product offers in-house servers. It helps us update them and check any technical issues easily.
What needs improvement?
The product's user interface upgrades and firewall services need improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows Server for seven to eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The platform provides ease of access to databases in terms of migration.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable product. We have more than 200 Windows Server users in our organization. We might increase usage in some of our departments, like support administration, in case the business expands.
How are customer service and support?
We have an in-house technical support team.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy if you have a basic knowledge of the process. We can deploy it on-premise or on the cloud, depending on the project requirements.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There could be a one-time cost for Windows Server and not every month. It is a huge amount for the companies to pay yearly.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Windows Server to users working on multiple projects and have an in-house team with enough resources. I rate it a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT head at Ficobank
A stable and scalable solution that can be used to run various systems
Pros and Cons
- "Windows Server is a stable and scalable solution."
- "The solution's licensing cost is expensive and could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows Server to run our banking system.
What is most valuable?
Windows Server is a stable and scalable solution.
What needs improvement?
The solution's licensing cost is expensive and could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Windows Server ten out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 42 users in our organization use the solution on a daily basis.
I rate Windows Server ten out of ten for scalability.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is too complex.
What about the implementation team?
We deploy the solution manually because we only have five servers. Around eight technical staff are needed for the solution’s deployment and maintenance.
What was our ROI?
We have seen value from using the solution, and that's why we deploy our systems using Windows Server.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We use a perpetual license for Windows Server, which is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Windows Server to other users. Users should be trained or familiar with operating the solution before using it.
Overall, I rate Windows Server 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.
CEO at TMentors
Great support and good availability of resources but the Windows Server Core needs to link to a console
Pros and Cons
- "The support that Microsoft provides for this is very good."
- "For countries in the Middle East and Africa, their pricing is a little bit high."
What is our primary use case?
We do software services, and most of the time we use this for UAT and testing purposes.
What is most valuable?
The availability of resources that are aware of Windows is great. It's more than any operating system.
The support that Microsoft provides for this is very good. If you have an issue with the Windows Server, you'll get a lot of support from Microsoft.
The integration is great.
The interface and dashboards are fine.
What needs improvement?
While I would say scripting needs improvement, I've noticed that they started to do this couple of years ago. They do have their own WSL and PowerShell Scripts.
Generally, there is always room for improvement. However, nothing comes on top of my head right now.
For countries in the Middle East and Africa, their pricing is a little bit high. Microsoft is having unified pricing across the globe. That's an issue. They don't negotiate on that. It's very expensive for many countries in this region.
They have something called Windows Server Core, and it doesn't have a graphical user interface, which is fine. However, there should be a management console or something that you can hook up to Windows Server Core so you can manage it much easier if you need UI or something.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have used the solution since the beginning of the company, about 12 years at this point.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is great. If a company needs assistance, Microsoft is great at helping assist in troubleshooting. We are satisfied with the level of support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use Windows and Azure, Google Cloud GCP, and many flavors of Linux. For the database, we also use SQL Server and MySQL.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is high in certain regions as they don't price adjust for certain countries. They also do not negotiate their pricing. The cost is the cost.
What other advice do I have?
We use various deployment models, including on-premises, on the cloud, and hybrid.
I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten. If the pricing was more flexible, it would be better for the customer.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner

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