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Windows Server pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.1 out of 5
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Prominent pros & cons

PROS

Windows Server is praised for its ease of use, being user-friendly for both administrators and end-users.
The Active Directory feature is highly valued for managing user credentials and system integration.
Windows Server is noted for its stability and performance, handling large workloads effectively.
Scalability and flexibility make Windows Server a preferred choice for various enterprise applications.
The integration capabilities with other Microsoft solutions enhance management and functionality.

CONS

Windows Server security could be improved, as it is still vulnerable compared to other options, requiring additional measures like firewalls for comprehensive protection.
The pricing for Windows Server is considered expensive and could be more reasonable, especially in regions like the Middle East and Africa.
Integration with more platforms, including cloud and hybrid environments, could be enhanced to adapt to modern computing needs, alongside better integration of Active Directory with other systems.
The management and stability of Windows Server are areas for improvement, as it often requires rebooting and has issues with maintaining stability compared to Unix.
The support for Windows Server needs improvement in terms of response time and expertise, with a focus on better handling of technical issues and comprehensive documentation.
 

Windows Server Pros review quotes

GS
May 15, 2025
Several years of improvements have been made to the software itself.
GurpreetSingh4 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 8, 2024
The product's initial setup phase is pretty straightforward and simple without any challenges.
PS
Mar 12, 2024
With SSO authentication and Active Directory services, users' contact domains and everything are available. It can help users benefit from the tool while sharing authentication, user access, rollback, and other areas.
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reviewer1465254 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 18, 2021
The scalability it offers is great.
Deepak  Nagar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 19, 2024
The tool is scalable, flexible, easy to use, user-friendly, handy, and easy to maintain, and authentication is good.
reviewer1505493 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 3, 2021
Within 10 or 15 minutes, you can build a single Windows Server and put it on production.
Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 26, 2020
The most valuable feature is Active Directory.
reviewer1523223 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 10, 2021
We like the ease of use, stability and performance of Windows Server.
reviewer1604244 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 17, 2021
The most valuable feature is this solution integrates very well with all Microsoft and all other mainstream software solutions and the design is very good. Windows has an option now allowing you to just install the Windows Core with the PowerShell without any graphical services running.
reviewer1174590 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 23, 2020
The active directory that the server provides is the solution's most valuable aspect.
 

Windows Server Cons review quotes

GS
May 15, 2025
The Entra ID Connect syncing tool could be improved. Though they moved the service to Azure and use an agent instead of having a dedicated server, it remains cumbersome to set up due to the differences between Entra ID and Active Directory.
GurpreetSingh4 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 8, 2024
If Windows could make the OS part lighter, especially starting and restarting the Windows Server, which needs to be quick, then it would be great since this is an area where the tool lacks a bit.
PS
Mar 12, 2024
If an architecture is complex, the setup phase takes time.
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reviewer1465254 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 18, 2021
Sometimes we face some overload on the server.
Deepak  Nagar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 19, 2024
From a security perspective, sometimes, malware attacks and hackers take advantage of the tool's vulnerabilities. There is a need to have updates in the product to fill in the vulnerability gaps.
reviewer1505493 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 3, 2021
The solution needs to be more stable and secure.
Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 26, 2020
Better integration with more platforms would be useful.
reviewer1523223 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 10, 2021
As I have already paid for a license, I should have the option of requesting the containerized functionality from the OS to reduce the Windows Server OS footprint.
reviewer1604244 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 17, 2021
I used to like the graphical interface and graphical philosophy in previous versions of Windows Server. I am not able to be as fast and efficient as I used to be using a graphical interface. However, Windows has moved to the PowerShell, it is powerful, but is still limited compared to what we do can do in Linux. Linux was built at the beginning of the command line interfaces which is why they have a very powerful command line.
reviewer1174590 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 23, 2020
The solution could offer higher availability.