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reviewer1605843 - PeerSpot reviewer
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."

    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.

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    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
    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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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 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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    AhmedElbadry - PeerSpot reviewer
    NMS Service Automation & RPA Technical Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Jun 20, 2021
    Overall good functionality, stable, and easy installation
    Pros and Cons
    • "Overall the solution has been functioning very well for us."
    • "Security and vulnerabilities could improve."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use this solution as an operating system to run applications, such as Microsoft SQL.

    What is most valuable?

    Overall the solution has been functioning very well for us.

    What needs improvement?

    Security and vulnerabilities could improve.

    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 stability is good in Windows Server.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We have approximately 200 users using this solution in my organization.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is straightforward and took approximately 30 minutes.

    What about the implementation team?

    I did the implementation myself.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to others.

    I rate Windows Server 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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    reviewer1599558 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Disaster Recovery Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Top 20
    Jun 14, 2021
    A stable server solution
    Pros and Cons
    • "I like that it's a stable product. For me, it's working fine."
    • "It would help if there was a possibility to postpone some updates. If some are not required, it could speed up the process of starting up the operating system. Sometimes big workloads related to services are running directly on the system itself and not the application. This is what I have noticed"

    What is most valuable?

    I like that it's a stable product. For me, it's working fine.

    What needs improvement?

    It would help if there was a possibility to postpone some updates. If some are not required, it could speed up the process of starting up the operating system. Sometimes big workloads related to services are running directly on the system itself and not the application. This is what I have noticed.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows Server for a couple of years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Windows Server is a stable solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend this solution to new users.

    On a scale from one to ten, I would give Windows Server a 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."
    • "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."
    • "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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    Owner at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
    Real User
    Top 20
    May 18, 2021
    A stable solution for file sharing and centralized authentication
    Pros and Cons
    • "Compared to other solutions, the ease of administration is great."
    • "If the service could be better integrated with the Azure Cloud, I think it would be a plus for Windows."

    What is our primary use case?

    We used Windows Server for file sharing and centralized authentication.

    We stopped using Microsoft Server in 2012 due to hardware failure and licensing costs. For these reasons, we decided to move to open-source solutions.

    What is most valuable?

    Compared to other solutions, the ease of administration is great. 

    What needs improvement?

    In regard to the next release, I would like to see a more scalable solution. I would also like to see any future developments on the market because there was a time when most companies would run away from centralized authentication systems, like Active Directory — they moved to cloud solutions. If the service could be better integrated with the Azure Cloud, I think it would be a plus for Windows.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I used Windows Server from 2003 until 2012.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Windows Server is absolutely stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I can't comment on the scalability as we were only using two to three servers and we never attempted to scale out any further.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    The technical support is okay. As I have a special relationship with them, It's quite easy for me to get a hold of them. 

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

    I started with FreeBSD, then moved to Solaris. Right now I am only using and recommending Linux.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation was easy compared to other operating systems, but the documentation part took longer than usual because I typically specialize in Linux-based operations.

    What about the implementation team?

    I usually handle the implementation myself. If I encounter a specific issue then I may have to apply for a consultant.

    What other advice do I have?

    Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of eight. If your environment requires it, I would absolutely recommend Windows Server.

    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. Partner
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    Software Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    May 16, 2021
    User-friendly, pleasant UI , and frequently updated
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution is user-friendly, the UI looks good, and there are new versions every year. Each new version is very different, better, and cleaner."
    • "We have not had an issue with the stability of this solution. However, there could be some improvements."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use this solution for running applications that my clients use.

    What is most valuable?

    The solution is user-friendly, the UI looks good, and there are new versions every year. Each new version is very different, better, and cleaner.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the solution for five years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    We have not had an issue with the stability of this solution. However, there could be some improvements.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability is good.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I was satisfied with the technical support from Microsoft.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is very easy.

    What about the implementation team?

    I did the implementation of the solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    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.
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