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."
"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."
"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.

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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."
"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 issues, although we don't know the root cause."
"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."
"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."
"Windows Server is easy to use."

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

it_user1642173

Network System Administrator - Team Leader at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees

Aug 15, 2021

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Very easy to configure; lacks the option to separate services

Pros and Cons

"Very easy to configure."
"The solution is very easy to configure."

"I'd like to be able to separate the services offered."
"I'd like an improvement in being able to separate all 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.

reviewer1388565

Systems and networks engineer at a government with self employed

Aug 10, 2021

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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."
"I like that Windows Server is easy to use."

"It would be better if they improved the user interface."
"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.