We hosted servers on the solution. We installed programs and services on it such as Azure, an ERP product.
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Continuous updates, always increasing stability, some features difficult
Pros and Cons
- "I would say Microsoft operating systems are more stable correctly than they were before, they have made some improvements over the years."
- "The solution is easy to use mostly but some features can be hard to understand for customers."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
The solution is easy to use mostly but some features can be hard to understand for customers.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for some time now and I have done so in the past year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would say Microsoft operating systems are more stable now than they were before, they have made some improvements over the years.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 2000 users using the solution.
How was the initial setup?
Windows server installation can be easy but it depends on what your needs are. If you built a huge platform, you can have some difficulties. On the other hand, if you use some simple build with, for example, services like IAS, it can be easily installed and you might be fine with the standard edition of Microsoft Server.
What other advice do I have?
Microsoft has done a great job with Windows. Nothing is perfect, there is always going to be some issues with software at some point but when there are problems they are normally fixed easily.
I would recommend this solution to others.
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.

Solution Director at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Reliable, easy to use and maintain, but the licensing could be better
Pros and Cons
- "We chose Windows Server because it is easy to use, and easy to maintain."
- "It would be better if the license had a longer lifetime."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Windows Server locally for our DNS.
We are implementers, and we perform this service for our clients.
How has it helped my organization?
Our company is an ISP (Internet Service Provider). Windows Server is not directly used for internal purposes, but as our product for our external customers.
What is most valuable?
We chose Windows Server because it is easy to use, and easy to maintain.
What needs improvement?
The license model needs improvement. It would be better if the license had a longer lifetime.
This may be a feature that is already in place, but I like to see a monitoring feature for the desktop.
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?
It's a stable solution. Its stability is one of the reasons we decided to adopt Windows Server.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have not yet experienced the scalability.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is pretty good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is pretty straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate Windows Server a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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organizator informatike at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Straightforward to set up and stable, but the administration is complicated
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of this solution is the ESRP that is used with the Windows Platform."
- "In the next release, I would like to see the administration simplified."
What is our primary use case?
We use these servers for databases and applications.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of this solution is the ESRP that is used with the Windows Platform.
What needs improvement?
Windows Platforms become rather complicated. We started with the Windows Platform because they simplified it, but now, it has become quite complicated.
The administration has become quite heavy and also the specialization.
We are a rather small factory, not a big system. We are small with a thousand employees, and we need a simplified environment.
In the next release, I would like to see the administration simplified.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for more than 20 years.
The version we are using is quite new, 2020.
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 is scalable, but the administration becomes quite complicated.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not used the technical support, we have had contact with the third-party partners.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Windows Server is straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
In our country, the Windows platform is widespread, which means there is a high amount of usage. We primarily use Windows Solutions. Some also use Linux, but Linux is the minority.
I would rate Windows Server a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technical Director at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Stable and easy to set up, but it could be more secure
Pros and Cons
- "This is quite a stable product."
- "Windows Server could be more secure."
What is our primary use case?
We are in the waste logistics industry and we are using this product as the central server for our file systems. The SQL server is running on top of this.
What needs improvement?
Windows Server could be more secure.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Windows Server for six or seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is quite a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows Server is scalable and we have six users in the company. We plan to increase our usage in the future.
How are customer service and technical support?
I don't have any experience with technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not use another similar product before this one.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is quite straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We completed the deployment ourselves.
I was responsible for the deployment and also handle maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This is not an expensive product.
What other advice do I have?
I can recommend Windows Server.
I would rate this solution 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.
IT Engineer at a printing company with 201-500 employees
A stable communication tool for a company of any size
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup was straightforward. We had it fully installed within one or two hours."
- "The user interface could be simplified."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for common management and group policy management. Within our organization, there are between 300 to 400 people using this solution and we intend to expand and continue using Windows Server in the future.
What needs improvement?
The user interface could be simplified. Sometimes I feel like there are too many things going on at once. It should be easier to navigate and find the functions that I am trying to implement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for roughly 20 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows Server is reasonably stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is okay. Sometimes Microsoft cannot answer our questions quickly or precisely. There are times when we need to trouble-shoot on our own.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. We had it fully installed within one or two hours.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of eight.
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.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at a government with 5,001-10,000 employees
Straightforward to set up and works well as a hypervisor
Pros and Cons
- "This is a stable product and we plan to continue using it in the future."
- "I would like to see the security features improved in the future."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use Windows Server as a hypervisor, running Hyper-V.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see the security features improved in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for about 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable product and we plan to continue using it in the future.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are more than 10,000 users for the services that we have running.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not needed to contact technical support for Windows Server.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We only use Microsoft products, so we did not use another product before this one.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup with Microsoft products is always straightforward. The length of time for deployment depends on the services that are being implemented.
What about the implementation team?
In some cases, I use a consultant to assist with deployment. However, this is not always the case because our in-house team can also do it.
We have about five people in our team for deployment.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate options by other vendors. Microsoft is a well-known brand and the only company to use for some services.
What other advice do I have?
This is a good product and one that I can recommend.
I would rate this solution 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.
Technical Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Works well for Citrix desktops and for domain controllers
Pros and Cons
- "The domain controller features are useful."
- "The price should be reduced."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use Windows Server for Citrix desktops and domain controllers.
What is most valuable?
The domain controller features are useful.
What needs improvement?
The price should be reduced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows Server for 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows server is a stable product and we will continue to use it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability has not been a problem. In one of the jobs I was doing, there were 700 users.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never had to log a case with Microsoft so I don't have any experience with technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have always used just only Windows.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward and it takes about 20 minutes to deploy.
What about the implementation team?
It is a manual installation and I handle the deployment myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing fees are expensive.
What other advice do I have?
This is a product that I can recommend.
I would rate this solution 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.
Volunteer - IT Department at SARC
Easy to use, stable, and the security is good
Pros and Cons
- "Windows Server is very easy to use."
- "The command-line interface should be improved."
What is most valuable?
Windows Server is very easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The command-line interface should be improved. Using the command line is less-resource intensive so we use it sometimes. The additional RAM and CPU usage needed by the GUI is something that we were not used to after using Linux. When I switched to the command line, I found it more difficult than Linux.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Windows Server for several years, since 2013.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows Server is a stable operating system and I haven't had any problems with it in that regard. For example, I had ransomware on my computer and even when I was logged in as an administrator, it did not affect the server.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not needed to contact the Microsoft technical support team.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I am currently learning about different Linux servers and I am finding it very difficult compared to Windows Server.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution 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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