Windows Server Reviews and Pricing

Aboubakar SANGARE

Technician at COMPUTEC

Jan 11, 2022

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Helpful support and useful Active Directory

Pros and Cons

"I have found Active Directory a valuable feature. When comparing Windows Server and VMware, I prefer the Windows environment because it is very easy to use."
"I have found Active Directory a valuable feature."

"Resolving problems in the Windows environment should be improved."

What is most valuable?

I have found Active Directory a valuable feature. When comparing Windows Server and VMware, I prefer the Windows environment because it is very easy to use.

What needs improvement?

Resolving problems in the Windows environment should be improved.

In an upcoming release, it would be beneficial to have result sharing with the Remote Desktop Service(RDS) Server from the network.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Windows Server within the last 12 months.

How are customer service and support?

The support from Microsoft is very good.

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Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used VMware. The CPU licenses for Windows Server and VMware are different.

How was the initial setup?

Windows Server is easy to deploy in any environment.

What other advice do I have?

I have learned a lot and the Windows environment is very fast.

I rate Windows Server a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

it_user1693089

Consulting and Pre-Sales Manage at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Nov 29, 2021

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Highly scalable, reliable, and simple setup

Pros and Cons

"The solution is invaluable, we need it for file and emails servers."
"I would recommend this solution to others, it can be implemented easily and is very stable and reliable."

"The technical support could improve."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case for Windows Server is to support applications and distribute them to all the company users.

What is most valuable?

The solution is invaluable, we need it for file and emails servers.

The solution has plenty of features.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is highly stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Windows Server is highly scalable.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support could improve.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Windows 10. If you compare Windows 10 to Windows Server they are very different. The Windows Server is supporting all the company users. While Windows 10 is a personal operating system.

How was the initial setup?

The setup is very easy.

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

The price of the solution could improve.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others, it can implement easily, it is very stable and reliable.

I rate Windows Server a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. reseller

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reviewer948819

Systems and Networks Engineer at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Nov 13, 2021

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Useful interface, stable, and helpful support

Pros and Cons

"The most useful is the interface and the ergonomic. Windows is very simple."
"Windows Server is very easy to troubleshoot which has helped our organization save time."

"The optimization of the scalability could improve."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Windows Server for all of our servers in our organization.

How has it helped my organization?

Windows Server is very easy to troubleshoot which has helped our organization save time.

What is most valuable?

The most useful is the interface and the ergonomic. Windows is very simple.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for approximately 20 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have found Windows Server stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The optimization of the scalability could improve.

How are customer service and support?

The support from Microsoft is very good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Windows 10.

How was the initial setup?

Windows Server is very simple to uninstall, administer, and configure.

What other advice do I have?

There is a license to use this solution and the price is reasonable.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner

Hemchand KG

RPA Project Manager at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

Nov 9, 2021

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A reliable solution

Pros and Cons

"I like that the solution is reliable."
"I have no issues with the security features."

"Perhaps the scalability could be better."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution solely for official purposes.

What is most valuable?

I like that the solution is reliable.

What needs improvement?

Perhaps the scalability could be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for around ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have no issues with the stability. I feel the solution to be reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

For my purposes, I don't see any need to scale the solution, although this can possibly be improved.

How are customer service and support?

I do not have experience with tech support.

What about the implementation team?

I do not possess information about the technical team required for deployment and maintenance.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I did not evaluate other operating systems for business before going with Windows Server.

What other advice do I have?

I have no issues with the security features. I consider everything about the solution to be fine.

There are more than 10,000 people using the solution in my organization.

I rate Windows Server as 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.

it_user1689051

DevOps Strategist at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees

Oct 10, 2021

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User-friendly for the admin guys

Pros and Cons

"Windows Server is easy to use. It's user friendly for the admin guys."

"Windows should add some more compatibility tools to Windows Server."

What is most valuable?

Windows Server is easy to use. It's user-friendly for the admin guys.

What needs improvement?

Windows should add some more compatibility tools to Windows Server.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using Windows Server ever since it was first released.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows Server is quite stable.

How are customer service and support?

We haven't had any issues with Microsoft support thus far.

How was the initial setup?

Installing Windows Server is quite easy. I'm not exactly sure how long it takes to deploy. My team does that. We have a team of two to three Windows admin guys who manage the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Windows Server nine out of 10. I would recommend it to others.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

reviewer1593132

Co-Founder at a computer software company with 201-500 employees

Oct 6, 2021

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Easy to setup and use but performance and integration could be better

Pros and Cons

"What I like most about Windows Server is that it's easy to use."

"I would like to see better performance and more integration options in the next release of Windows Server."

What is most valuable?

What I like most about Windows Server is that it's easy to use.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see better performance and more integration options in the next release of Windows Server.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Windows Server for quite a while now. I'm not sure how long.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows Server is stable.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate Windows support five out of 10.

How was the initial setup?

Installing Windows Server is pretty straightforward. You don't really need much IT knowledge to deploy it.

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

We pay for a yearly license

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Windows Server five out of 10. I would recommend it to others.

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.

reviewer1674072

General Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Sep 26, 2021

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Stable, scalable, and straightforward installation

Pros and Cons

"The solution is straightforward to install and took approximately 30 minutes."
"The newer version of this solution is highly stable."

"The solution could improve by being more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows Server for sharing files and running applications, for example, Microsoft Exchange for correspondence.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by being more user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for approximately three months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The newer version of this solution is highly stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

We have approximately 50 users using the solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have not needed to use the support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use Ubuntu Linux for some servers.

How was the initial setup?

The solution is straightforward to install and took approximately 30 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

Our IT department did the implementation of the solution. We have a team of engineers and administrators that do the implementation and maintenance.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend this solution to others.

I rate Windows Server 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.

reviewer1512870

General Manager

Sep 24, 2021

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The Terminal Service feature is valuable for our company

Pros and Cons

"Windows Server is stable."
"For our company the Terminal Service is a valuable feature."

"Rebooting is sometimes required to resolve certain issues, but we've never been able to determine the root cause."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution when I'm working from home.

What is most valuable?

For our company the Terminal Service is a valuable feature.

What needs improvement?

Rebooting is sometimes required to resolve certain issues, but we've never been able to determine the root cause. The problem gets solved but we'd like to know what causes it.

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?

The solution is stable.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Windows Server to other users and rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

reviewer372459

Sr. Manager - IT Systems at a transportation company with 501-1,000 employees

Sep 19, 2021

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Easy installation, stable, scales well, and is easy to use

Pros and Cons

"It is easy to use."
"Windows Server is a good solution; it is easy to use, stable, scalable, and straightforward to install for running our applications and day-to-day activities."

"There is a need for improved security."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution to run our applications and overall our day-to-day activities.

What is most valuable?

Windows Server is a good solution.

It is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

There is a need for improved security.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for four or five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Windows Server is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Window Server is a scalable product.

We have approximately 400 users in our organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not contacted technical support. We are able to resolve issues.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We are also using the Linux Server.

How was the initial setup?

It is easy to install Windows Server.

It took three to four hours to install.

What about the implementation team?

We have a team of three engineers to complete the installation and maintain it.

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

Our licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I would rate Windows Server 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.

Mohanakrishnan Gopalakrishnan

Partner at Yushu

Sep 13, 2021

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Easy to use, straightforward installation, and good technical support

Pros and Cons

"Windows Server is easy to use."

"The solution could improve by being more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

We use Windows Server for applications, data storage, and communication.

What is most valuable?

Windows Server is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by being more user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Windows Server for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have not had any scalability issues.

We had approximately three customers last year.

How are customer service and technical support?

The technical support has been good.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

We have a team that does the implementation and maintenance of the solution. We have recently done smaller implementations only requiring one manager and a few technicians as support.