Windows Server is easy to use. It's user-friendly for the admin guys.
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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Network System Administrator - Team Leader at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Very easy to configure; lacks the option to separate services
Pros and Cons
- "Very easy to configure."
- "I'd like to be able to separate the services offered."
What is our primary use case?
I'm using the Windows Server to manage all the printers and all the additional hardware. I have a mini virtual server. We are customers of Windows and I'm a network system administrator.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very easy to configure.
What needs improvement?
I'd like an improvement in being able to separate all the services offered.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for seven years.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have some technical assistance if I need it, but it's not through Windows.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy. You connect to the internet and it's easy.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a seven out of 10.
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.
Systems and networks engineer at a government with self employed
A group of server operating systems that are easy to set up and use
Pros and Cons
- "I like that Windows Server is easy to use."
- "It would be better if they improved the user interface."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows Server for applications.
What is most valuable?
I like that Windows Server is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
It would be better if they improved the user interface.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows Server is a stable solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
It's easy for me to install or set up the Windows Server, but I have some technicians who do it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license for Windows Server, but we have got the license from a local supplier,
Black Neuron Technology. They also provide tech support locally.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to potential users.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows Server a nine.
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.
Manager Tech. & Support (Information Technology) at Texitech
Good performance, stable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "Its performance is very good, and it is stable. All applications are working perfectly, and there is no issue."
- "It can have more integration, which will be useful for the data integration process. More integration with different applications and different OS would be quite good."
What is our primary use case?
We are using it for Windows Active Directory, DHCP Server, and application servers.
What is most valuable?
Its performance is very good, and it is stable. All applications are working perfectly, and there is no issue.
What needs improvement?
It can have more integration, which will be useful for the data integration process. More integration with different applications and different OS would be quite good.
For how long have I used the solution?
We are using Windows Server for the last eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have three to four Windows Servers, and all users are connected to these servers.
How are customer service and technical support?
They are customer-friendly.
How was the initial setup?
Its initial setup is very simple and easy. It normally takes 20 to 30 minutes. After the installation is done, the configuration takes some time, but it depends on what type of configuration is required.
What about the implementation team?
I did it myself. We have four technical guys who are connected to the deployment and maintenance of these servers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have perpetual licenses.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others. I would rate Windows Server an eight out of 10.
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.
Modern Data Center and Cloud Engineer II at IE Network Solutions PLC
Beneficial application compatibility, highly stable, and good technical support
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use and it supports multiple applications compared to other basic systems that are currently in a production environment."
- "The solution could improve by having more integration and some of the new features that are being released in Windows 11."
What is our primary use case?
We use Windows Server as a business operating system.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use and it supports multiple applications compared to other basic systems that are currently in a production environment. Many people prefer the Windows environment because they are used to it from previous experiences.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by having more integration and some of the new features that are being released in Windows 11.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution within the past 12 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows Server is highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
We have 100 users using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support from Microsoft has been good.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy and it takes approximately 10 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required for Windows Server and Microsoft the cost is based on the number of ports that you have on the production server.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution for enterprise use.
I rate Windows Server a 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.

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