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Windows Server pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

Windows Server is known for its stability and performance, consistently delivering reliable operation over the years.
The platform is user-friendly and easy to navigate, making it accessible for both administrators and end users.
Integration capabilities with other Microsoft solutions add significant value, supporting management, security, and troubleshooting efforts.
Active Directory and other features like Hyper-V Live Migration provide critical application support, offering flexibility and robust performance.
Windows Server offers scalability and ease of installation, ensuring rapid deployment and configuration for enterprise environments.

CONS

Support for direct USB recognition for virtual machines needs improvement.
Security features require enhancement for better protection against vulnerabilities.
Licensing is considered expensive, and the pricing structure could be more favorable.
Integration capabilities with cloud and hybrid environments should be strengthened.
Stability and performance can be inconsistent and deserve better optimization.
 

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.
AK
Jun 17, 2025
The Active Directory integration helps my organization manage permissions and maintain security policies effectively.
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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.
reviewer1465254 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 18, 2021
The scalability it offers is great.
Jai Prakash Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2025
Overall, I am quite happy with my experience using Windows Server.
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.
 

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.
AK
Jun 17, 2025
I cannot tell if the security enhancements such as Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection have contributed to protecting sensitive data.
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PS
Mar 12, 2024
If an architecture is complex, the setup phase takes time.
Jai Prakash Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2025
Regarding drawbacks of Windows Server, the solution can definitely be improved, as it is quite vulnerable since Windows is widely adopted in the industry, making it an easier target.
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.