We use Windows Server for endpoint security because there is an application we have working on it called Trend Micro.
Solutions Architect at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
Reliable, responsive support, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "Windows Server performance is very good for backups."
- "The initial setup is simple for some but difficult for others."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Windows Server performance is very good for backups.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for approximately six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows Server is a stable solution.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Windows Server is very good.
We have five people in my organization using this solution. We plan to increase the usage in the future.
How are customer service and support?
The support we have received from Microsoft has been quick.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple for some but difficult for others.
What about the implementation team?
We have two technicians that do the maintenance and deployment of the Windows Server.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I paid for a license to use Windows Server. It is a subscription-based license and it is purchased annually.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows Server 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.

Responcible specialist at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Useful for Active Directory, DNS, and TCP
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use. We are satisfied with its performance."
- "We are waiting for the solution to be more secure and more stable."
What is our primary use case?
We are using it for Active Directory, DNS, and TCP.
The solution is deployed on-premise. There are over 5,000 people using this solution in my company.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use. We are satisfied with its performance.
What needs improvement?
We are waiting for the solution to be more secure and more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for about 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It could be more stable.
How are customer service and support?
We have enterprise rights for support for Microsoft. We communicate with them on tickets.
How was the initial setup?
The complexity of setup just depends. Sometimes it takes half a day, and sometimes it takes one or two hours.
For maintenance, we have one manager and two operation specialists.
What about the implementation team?
We have sometimes used a consultant for deployment. For example, we have one for AD FS role, but we don't have DNS, TCP, Active Directory. We manage it by ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have an enterprise agreement.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution 9 out of 10.
I would recommend this solution for someone who wants to start using it.
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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Chief Manager at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Stable product for running applications
Pros and Cons
- "Windows server is stable, having improved on previous versions."
- "An improvement would be to have more dashboards."
What is our primary use case?
I mainly use this solution for running applications.
What needs improvement?
An improvement would be to have more dashboards.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for over fifteen years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows server is stable, having improved on previous versions.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution as 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.
DevOps Strategist at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
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.
General Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Stable, scalable, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is straightforward to install and took approximately 30 minutes."
- "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.
General Manager
The Terminal Service feature is valuable for our company
Pros and Cons
- "Windows Server is stable."
- "Rebooting is sometimes required to resolve issues, although we don't know 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.
Sr. Manager - IT Systems at a transportation company with 501-1,000 employees
Easy installation, stable, scales well, and is easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to use."
- "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.
Partner at Yushu
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.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Our customers had a bundle package with Microsoft that included Windows Server.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows Server an eight out of ten.
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