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Issac N - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at Tekclan
Real User
Top 5
Stable product with a straightforward configuration process
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is stable."
  • "The product could be more compatible with Linux and macOS, particularly when applying user configuration policies."

What is our primary use case?

We use IIS for hosting service, user authentication, and Active Directory integration.

What needs improvement?

The product could be more compatible with Linux and macOS, particularly when applying user configuration policies. We have to download and configure other player controllers for the same.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable. We do not encounter any issues from IIS after configuration.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 80-90 IIS users in our organization. We might increase the usage in the future.

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How was the initial setup?

The product is straightforward to configure. However, there could be a component to add a feature for third-party system integration.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend IIS to others and rate it a ten out of ten. I cannot apply any policies from Windows server to Linux and Mac machines.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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DanielWildermuth - PeerSpot reviewer
Testtool expert at Helvetia Versicherungen
Real User
Top 20
Provides integration with Eggplant but problems with stability
Pros and Cons
  • "We use Windows Server only for Eggplant Manager."
  • "At the moment, we have big problems with stability, and I'm not very happy at the moment. So, the stability could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows Server only for Eggplant Manager. Otherwise, I'm not using it.

What is most valuable?

 

What needs improvement?

At the moment, we have big problems with stability, and I'm not very happy at the moment. So, the stability could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for a few years. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is complex. 

What about the implementation team?

We have an in-house consultant. 

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

We have a license.

What other advice do I have?

I cannot say it's not good. It is good, but not for me at the moment due to some operational problems I have.

Overall, I would rate the solution a five out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Data Engineer at Berief Food GmbH
Real User
Top 5
A stable and easy-to-configure solution that provides a lot of good features
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is easy to configure."
  • "The solution must improve the integration between its databases."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product for our web applications.

What is most valuable?

The product is easy to configure. It has a lot of good features.

What needs improvement?

The solution must improve the integration between its databases. It should also improve the definition of IP addresses and ports for connection.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for more than ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool’s stability more than eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Compared to other web application services, IIS has better scalability. We have many different programs. A part of our customers use the solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is a little complex. Even if we make a little mistake, the configuration still works well.

What about the implementation team?

We need three networking personnel to maintain the product.

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

We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I look for network administration aspects in the product. A software person might have a different perspective. I did not configure the solution. My friends configured it. When my friends have a problem, I help them to solve it. IIS is related to software engineers and programmers. IIS is the best solution. Its services are better than other products. Overall, I rate the tool more than eight out of ten.

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Ersoy Ustun - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer at Teleperformance
Real User
Top 20
Easy to manage platform with good scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is simple."
  • "The platform's stability could be better."

What is our primary use case?

We are using the platform for automatic web services.

What is most valuable?

The platform is easy to manage.

What needs improvement?

The platform's stability could be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using IIS for a few years. At present, we are the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the platform's stability an eight out of ten. It could be improved.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 2,000 IIS users in our organization. It is a scalable platform.

How are customer service and support?

The platform's technical support services are satisfactory.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is simple. It does not take too long to set up.

What was our ROI?

The platform generates a good return on investment.

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

IIS's pricing is reasonable.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend IIS to others and rate it a nine out of ten.

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Alex Clerici - PeerSpot reviewer
System Integrator IT Manager at Tecnimex S.r.l.
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Helps to work with web application but needs to improve security, support and pricing
Pros and Cons
  • "We use the solution for our customer's web applications."
  • "IIS needs to improve its security. Its support needs to be faster and clear. The tool's licensing could be cheaper as well."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for our customer's web applications. 

What needs improvement?

IIS needs to improve its security. Its support needs to be faster and clear. The tool's licensing could be cheaper as well. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the IIS for 15-20 years. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

My company has 200 users for IIS. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's setup is simple. 

What about the implementation team?

We did not use a consultant for the product's setup. 

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

IIS is expensive. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate IIS a seven out of ten. 

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Yekutiel Cohen - PeerSpot reviewer
Penetration tester at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A scalable solution with easy setup but needs to have a fast black box
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is scalable."
  • "The solution's black box is not fast."

What needs improvement?

The solution's black box is not fast. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the solution's stability a six out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product is scalable. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's setup is straightforward. 

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

The product's price is not high. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the solution a five out of ten. 

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Hüseyin Rıdvanlar - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Project Manager at LTS
Reseller
Cloud-based Web-server solution that is easy to use and secure
Pros and Cons
  • "It is an easy-to-use and secure program."
  • "IIS has some stability issues and needs restarting."

What is our primary use case?

My company is a reseller of cloud-based products, and we are using IIS for this.

What is most valuable?

It is an easy-to-use and secure program.

What needs improvement?

The solution can be made more compatible. IIS also has some stability issues and needs restarting.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is mostly stable, but sometimes there are issues and needs a restart. I rate it eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution. Around 50 users are using it presently in our organization.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy, and it took one week to be deployed. For deployment, first, we are planning, second, we are implementing on-premise, and third we are publishing the cloud. For maintenance, we need managers, admins, and engineers.

What other advice do I have?

The solution is simple, and you can find the deployments everywhere. I rate it nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Emanuel Kjellin - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Analyst at Cloud2Go
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Is simple, easy to configure and implement, and is stable and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "IIS is easy to configure in terms of websites and other solutions."
  • "I would like to see NLB features in IIS."

What is our primary use case?

I use IIS to publish our website internally. It helps me to publish information about the teams and provides flexible communication.

What is most valuable?

IIS is easy to configure in terms of websites and other solutions.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see NLB features in IIS.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for 20 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

For stability, I would give a rating of nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability at ten out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate Microsoft's technical support at ten out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy.

What was our ROI?

We have seen an ROI. We have been able to purchase the solution at a good price and implement it easily. It has been working fine for us.

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

The price is good.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend IIS because it's simple, easy to configure and implement, and has good technical support. Overall, I would rate IIS at nine on a scale from one to ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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