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Data & AI expert at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Jul 31, 2021
Scalable, easy to install, but stability needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "The main feature of the solution is it has a graphical interface."
  • "The installation is very easy and the installation takes approximately 20 minutes."
  • "The stability is not very good because you have to restart the system to keep the stability."
  • "The stability is not very good because you have to restart the system to keep the stability."

What is our primary use case?

The solution can be used for remote access through the remote desktop.

What is most valuable?

The main feature of the solution is it has a graphical interface.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is not very good because you have to restart the system to keep the stability.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is very easy and the installation takes approximately 20 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I can do the implementation of the solution myself.

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

The price of the solution could be reduced and there is a license required.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Windows Server if they are not able to use Linux.

I rate Windows Server a seven 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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reviewer1441773 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Major Account Sales Operation 1 at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
MSP
Jul 18, 2021
A powerful solution, but could be more secure
Pros and Cons
  • "I feel the solution to be stable."
  • "We feel Windows Server to be very powerful and are not aware of solutions which can act as its replacement."
  • "The solution could be more secure."
  • "The solution could be more secure."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for managing data base applications for client monitoring.

What needs improvement?

The solution could be more secure.

For how long have I used the solution?

My company has been using Windows Server for ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I feel the solution to be stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is commensurate with what we are willing to pay for. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We have not had experience with technical support. As we are in Indonesia, the fact that our application must follow the operating system can be problematic. 

What about the implementation team?

We have an IT team which handles installation. I take care of the business aspects when it comes to customer relations. 

I do not recall how long installation took. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We feel Windows Server to be very powerful and are not aware of solutions which can act as its replacement. 

What other advice do I have?

We are an IT company and make both internal and external use of the solution, which we do as an integrator. 

We have a remote client boarder and they claim that replication is difficult. 

There are 1,500 users making use of the solution in my company. 

I would rate Windows Server as a six or six-point-five out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Junior Software Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jul 11, 2021
Is stable, scalable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "It is stable, scalable, flexible, and easy to use."
  • "It is stable, scalable, flexible, and easy to use."
  • "The integration and monitoring could be improved."
  • "The integration and monitoring could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use it to deploy any product.

What is most valuable?

It is stable, scalable, flexible, and easy to use.

What needs improvement?

The integration and monitoring could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using it for a couple of months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy and took about half an hour.

What other advice do I have?

On a scale from one to ten, I would rate Windows Server at eight.

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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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jul 7, 2021
Reliable, good performance, but security could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the performance."
  • "Microsoft Server is a reliable solution."
  • "The solution could improve by increasing security."
  • "The solution could improve by increasing security."

What is our primary use case?

We are using the solution as a web server.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the performance.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by increasing security.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a few years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Server is a reliable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There are a few people using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

The technical support from Microsoft is good.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy and it took me approximately 30 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation myself.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution.

I rate Windows Server a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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IT System Engineer at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jul 3, 2021
Plenty of functionality, stable, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of this solution are its performance, flexibility, and functionality."
  • "The most valuable features of this solution are its performance, flexibility, and functionality."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use this solution for many purposes, such as managing user accounts in Active Directory, storage, hosting applications, and remote server access.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable features of this solution are its performance, flexibility, and functionality.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows Server for approximately 16 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?

    There are five people using the solution in my organization.

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

    I am currently still using Windows 10.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is straightforward and it took 45 minutes.

    What about the implementation team?

    I did the implementation myself and we have one engineer that does the maintenance of the solution.

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

    The price of the solution is expensive, and there are many price options available, such as monthly or perpetual licenses.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution.

    I rate Windows Server a ten out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    reviewer1362969 - PeerSpot reviewer
    IT Specialist at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Jun 20, 2021
    Reliable, installation straightforward, but better integration needed
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution is stable."
    • "The solution is stable."
    • "The solution is not easy to use and could be simplified. Additionally, the solution could have better integration."
    • "The solution is not easy to use and could be simplified. Additionally, the solution could have better integration."

    What is our primary use case?

    I am using this solution for a databases server running Azure.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution is not easy to use and could be simplified. Additionally, the solution could have better integration.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using this solution within the last 12 months.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability has been fine for what we have been using it for. However, we have not fully utilized scalability.

    We have approximately 100 users using this solution in my organization.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is easy.

    What about the implementation team?

    You do not need a vendor or consultant to do the implementation.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution.

    I rate Windows Server a seven 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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    reviewer1377360 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Line Technical Agent at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Jun 4, 2021
    Easy to use, stable, and quick to install
    Pros and Cons
    • "It is very useful, and it is easy to use."
    • "It is very useful, and it is easy to use."
    • "In the next release, I would like to see better pricing."
    • "In the next release, I would like to see better pricing."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use this solution as our operating system.

    What is most valuable?

    It is very useful, and it is easy to use.

    What needs improvement?

    In the next release, I would like to see better pricing.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows Server since the beginning.

    We are using the latest version.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Windows Server is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It's an operating system, so scalability is not really applicable.

    Everybody in our organization is using this solution. We have approximately 200 users.

    We don't have any plans to increase usage.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I have not contacted technical support.

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

    Previously, we had not used any other solution.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was straightforward. It was easy.

    It only took five minutes to deploy.

    For 200 users, we need one engineer to maintain this solution.

    What about the implementation team?

    We completed the installation ourselves, we did not use an integrator or consultant.

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

    In general, the pricing can be improved.

    Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend Windows Server to others who are interested in using it.

    I would 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.
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    Information Systems Computer System Controller at a insurance company with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    May 25, 2021
    Reliable, easy installation, but quicker customer service needed
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution is stable."
    • "We have been installing the solution for years and it has always been straightforward."
    • "The only problem we have faced is when we are upgrading the solution it is complex."
    • "The only problem we have faced is when we are upgrading the solution it is complex."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are providing services to our clients using this solution.

    What needs improvement?

    The only problem we have faced is when we are upgrading the solution it is complex. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using this solution for more than 20 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?

    My whole company is using the solution and we plan to continue using it.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    The technical support could have a faster response.

    How was the initial setup?

    We have been installing the solution for years and it has always been straightforward.

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

    There is a license required for this solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Windows Server a six 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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