I use the tool to reset servers.
Has cheap price but needs to improve network performance
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the tool's cheap cost."
- "Microsoft Virtual Server should improve its network performance."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the tool's cheap cost.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Virtual Server should improve its network performance.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for more than ten years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Virtual Server is stable.
What about the implementation team?
We did the deployment in-house.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Virtual Server a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
CEO at VERINET
A highly scalable product that improves security and provides flexibility in server management
Pros and Cons
- "The dashboard is valuable to us."
- "The product must reduce the cost by 40%."
What is our primary use case?
It is a good solution. If a company must have 100 physical servers, it can virtualize all those servers using Virtual Server. From a hundred physical servers, they can come to four physical servers. We can reduce the consumption.
What is most valuable?
The product helps with server management. It adds value to the business. It improves security and server management and reduces the cost of handling data filters. We can also add space for doing other things. The dashboard is valuable to us. It provides flexibility in the management of multiple servers. The tool provides flexibility in the configuration of different servers.
What needs improvement?
The solution must improve its pricing.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is very stable. I rate the stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is very, very scalable. I rate the scalability a nine out of ten. Our clients are small, medium, and large enterprises. The solution fits any requirement.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy and straightforward. The deployment takes four hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product must reduce the cost by 40%.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Microsoft is better than Linux.
What other advice do I have?
People who want to use the product need to make a good assessment of their needs, build the right licensing program, and hire a great team to implement and support the solution. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Head of IT department at Monetars
Can be deployed in multiple environments, is easy to set up, and is extremely scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the ability to share folders and run Active Directory."
- "Server security can always be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Virtual Server to centralize and access all Active Directory and file servers. Additionally, we regulate the computers within the domain and manage user access to the systems.
Microsoft Virtual Server can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment, depending on the specific business requirements of each organization.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ability to share folders and run Active Directory.
What needs improvement?
Server security can always be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Virtual Server is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I give the scalability of Microsoft Virtual Server a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is available anywhere in the world, but we haven't needed to contact them because our Microsoft Virtual Servers are functioning as expected.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. Anyone who has experience with Microsoft servers can set up their environment including the shared folders quickly.
For the deployment, we must first understand the organization's requirements and determine whether there will be external users accessing the system or if it will be limited to internal use only. We need to define the goals and then consider all the necessary components to facilitate the process. It is crucial to establish a centralized location, and depending on the complexity of the network topology, we can determine how it can serve external users effectively. Finally, we can begin testing the security measures and take note of the advantages and disadvantages that arise.
What other advice do I have?
I give Microsoft Virtual Server a ten out of ten.
The number of people required for deployment and maintenance depends on the size of the organization. A small company can manage with one person, but I have also seen large organizations that required fifteen people.
Microsoft Virtual Servers can offer a secure, reliable, and scalable network environment, catering to the specific roles of servers for organizations of any size. I highly recommend utilizing Microsoft Virtual Servers.
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.
Data Engineer at Berief Food GmbH
User-friendly product with good scalability features
Pros and Cons
- "Microsoft Virtual Server is user-friendly."
- "The platform’s dashboard features could be better."
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Virtual Server is user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
The platform’s dashboard features could be better.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Microsoft Virtual Server’s stability a seven or eight out of ten. Sometimes, we have to restart it while updating firmware every six months.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The platform has good scalability. We have more than 40 servers and 975 clients using it.
How was the initial setup?
We can refer to many YouTube tutorials for the platform’s setup procedures. It helps our executives from the IT department. It takes ten minutes to complete and requires a team of five executives for the configuration.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is an expensive product.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Virtual Server an eight out of ten. It is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, as per my experience.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Support Specialist - Technical at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Helps to deploy website applications and server speed is fast
Pros and Cons
- "The tool is productive and performs well. The server speed is also fast."
- "We've faced challenges with migrating virtual machines from one host to another. Also, managing Microsoft updates has been a struggle. We have to update the host node every month when new updates are released, and our virtual machines go down every time there's an update. This causes downtime repeatedly and irritates our clients. It should also be lightweight."
What is our primary use case?
We are a data centre and hosting provider. We provide our clients with a dedicated server and VM. My client uses Microsoft Virtual Server to deploy website applications.
What is most valuable?
The tool is productive and performs well. The server speed is also fast.
What needs improvement?
We've faced challenges with migrating virtual machines from one host to another. Also, managing Microsoft updates has been a struggle. We have to update the host node every month when new updates are released, and our virtual machines go down every time there's an update. This causes downtime repeatedly and irritates our clients. It should also be lightweight.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Virtual Server is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My company has more than 1000 customers.
How are customer service and support?
We do not take direct support from Microsoft. We have experts in-house.
How was the initial setup?
We deploy the tool manually. The deployment process involves meeting the client's requirements. We install the necessary memory and configure the system to meet these specifications. My company has more than 100 resources to manage Microsoft Virtual Server.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. The tool's compatibility with other operating systems is fine. We enjoy better manageability because we handle everything in-house, leveraging our expertise in Microsoft.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
System administrator at Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad
Provides easy monitoring and easy troubleshooting
Pros and Cons
- "The solution provides easy monitoring and easy troubleshooting."
- "The solution’s pricing could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We are embarking on a virtual environment for our disaster recovery before embarking on our production. We tested several virtual servers. When they are successful during the DR environment, we plan for our production environment with a very small-scale noncritical production environment.
When everything stabilizes after a few months, we return to the production environment for critical systems. We migrate from the physical to the virtual. It takes about one and a half years to do that with help from our local vendor.
What is most valuable?
The solution provides easy monitoring and easy troubleshooting.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s pricing could be improved. When embarking on a virtual environment, the sizing is not done properly. Capacity planning should be comprehensively done before embarking on any virtualized environment.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for 11 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around ten users use the solution in our organization.
Microsoft Virtual Server is a scalable solution.
What about the implementation team?
A feasibility study needs to be done properly for the solution's deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Virtual Server’s licensing is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Users must read everything about their virtual environment before they go for any enhancement on the solution.
Overall, I rate the solution 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.
Deputy Manager at Arya Omnitalk Wireless Solutions Private Limited
The tool's integration with Microsoft products are good
Pros and Cons
- "The tool's most valuable feature is its workload. Its integration with Microsoft products is good."
- "Microsoft Virtual Server needs to improve its patching. It should offer us a review before updates. The solution should also improve its pricing."
What is most valuable?
The tool's most valuable feature is its workload. Its integration with Microsoft products is good.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Virtual Server needs to improve its patching. It should offer us a review before updates. The solution should also improve its pricing.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Virtual Server is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The tool's support is prompt.
How was the initial setup?
Microsoft Virtual Server's deployment is not so complex.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall product 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.
Senior Consultant at GMS SOLUTIONS
Enhances the overall flexibility and scalability of our operations
Pros and Cons
- "The standout features are its seamless network integration, robust data restoration capabilities, and versatile computing functions."
- "While I am generally satisfied with the solution, it could slightly improve its stability."
What is our primary use case?
In our operations, Microsoft Virtual Server is crucial for managing virtual machines in testing and development. We utilize cloud databases in the Amazon Partner Network for efficient data handling, integrating web servers, and web services. Third-party Internet services and the APN connector system enhance our connectivity, providing a robust network infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Virtual Server's standout features are its seamless network integration, robust data restoration capabilities, and versatile computing functions. These qualities are invaluable for cloud computing and networking, enhancing the overall flexibility and scalability of our operations.
What needs improvement?
While I am generally satisfied with the solution, it could slightly improve its stability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability as a seven out of ten. It could improve by adapting to new features and changes occurring every three months.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability at a seven out of ten. We have over 100 users of the solution.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the technical support as a seven out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
Setting up and deploying can be a bit complex, and the time it takes depends on different factors. We have various environments, like development and production. If everything goes smoothly, it is quick, but if there are issues, it takes time to fix them. The deployment process involves moving through different stages, checking for problems like missing incidents or security issues.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Microsoft Virtual Server as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Owner at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Fast, stable, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "I appreciate the ease and speed with which I can set up and manage virtual machines using Microsoft Virtual Server."
- "The main thing that could be improved is the licensing cost."
What is our primary use case?
We use it to spin up multiple virtuals that have different operating systems and we do different tests.
What is most valuable?
I appreciate the ease and speed with which I can set up and manage virtual machines using Microsoft Virtual Server.
What needs improvement?
The main thing that could be improved is the licensing cost. Additionally, enhancing the backup features would be beneficial.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Virtual Server for 12 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability as a nine out of ten. It is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability as a seven out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
Deploying virtual machines with Microsoft's virtualization is quick, taking just two or three minutes with our automation scripts. I can initiate it with a simple PowerShell command, and it is a solo task.
What was our ROI?
When it comes to ROI, the solution has saved us time and reduced costs by around 15%.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would rate the costliness at a seven out of ten. It has a yearly licensing model.
What other advice do I have?
For those considering this solution, my advice would be to plan for scalability by ensuring enough resources. Overall, I would rate Microsoft Virtual Server as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Social Media Supervisor at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
A fast and easy-to-deploy solution that is flexible and can be used for different use cases
Pros and Cons
- "The product provides flexibility."
- "The tool must provide updates less frequently."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution to deploy the server for different use cases.
What is most valuable?
The product provides flexibility. It is a fast solution.
What needs improvement?
The tool must provide updates less frequently.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a couple of years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I do not use the tool daily. More than 100 people use the product in my organization. We need four engineers to maintain the product.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is easy.
What about the implementation team?
The IT team implemented the solution with the help of an integrator.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the tool an 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.
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