For improvements, sometimes users use service accounts to log into the server. Identifying the server owner or the virtual machine owner is a difficult task for admins. Manually, someone needs to update owner information. If something were available automatically instead of updating manually, that would be beneficial.
Senior Engineer Identity and Access at a government with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 10
Apr 25, 2025
There is room for improvement in the user interface, which could be more user-friendly. Additionally, introducing a .NET experience with a drag-and-drop feature would enhance ease of report formation and monitoring tools. Integration capabilities could be more mature, with simpler onboarding of different applications and user-friendly templates for attribute mapping.
One feature I would like to see is better compatibility with macOS. Due to business policies, macOS isn't currently available in the Azure Marketplace. Microsoft should come to agreement with it.
Microsoft Virtual Server has already been improved since Microsoft Fabric is available. Microsoft SQL's data warehouse is available as a component within Microsoft Fabric. Microsoft Virtual Server's cost was an area of concern. Microsoft Fabric and the shared costing structure have already mitigated the price-related shortcomings of Microsoft Virtual Server. I feel Microsoft Virtual Server will be stopped in a couple of months or a couple of years, and it will be completely replaced with SQL Server data warehouse and Microsoft Fabric. Microsoft Fabric has unified all the technologies, like real-time analytics, with data warehouses and then with the use of Power BI on top of data warehouses. Microsoft plans to get rid of all the separate components and start pitching Microsoft Fabric as an alternate solution to all its different or related services offered, but it could take some time, and it will not be an overnight switch. The long-term plan for Microsoft is to unify all its services under Microsoft Fabric.
Sr. Technical Support Engineer at Netcon Technologies India Private Limited
Real User
Feb 7, 2024
Microsoft Virtual Server has a lot of features like recording manager or failover, which need to be developed since such areas have shortcomings where improvements are required. The pricing and scalability are areas of the product with shortcomings where improvements are required.
As certain medium-level complexities are involved in the product's setup process, the product's setup phase can be considered for improvement. In the future releases of the solution, I want the solution to be a more user-friendly UI.
The solution should be more user-friendly and cheaper. It will be charged through databases, which means that when I use the server, I will be charged, but when I don't use the server, I won't be charged. To use a physical server, you need to purchase one at a certain price. After three years, you need to purchase AMC for the server which is a recurring cost. Additionally, there are electricity and maintenance costs. Virtual servers in the cloud can be cheaper than physical servers, especially if the monthly cost is lower. Therefore, many clients and organizations will choose to use virtual servers.
Systems Analyst/Network Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Mar 15, 2021
It's evolving so fast here now I don't know whether a guy can stay ahead of what the next thing should be. It's extremely difficult to keep up right now. Support could always be a bit better. It's integral to a product. If it's not good, you end up shying away from the product itself. You want to feel assured that the company can help you if you run into trouble. Microsoft is beginning to lose popularity as it's becoming extremely hard to get a hold of anyone. It's a problem.
Microsoft Virtual Server offers virtual environment solutions that enhance connectivity, management, and resource efficiency across cloud and on-premises setups.Ideal for virtualizing environments, Microsoft Virtual Server enhances operational efficiency by integrating with existing tools while offering robust security and network integration. Its scalability and high availability support hybrid deployments, benefiting engineering, administration, and business functions.What features does...
For improvements, sometimes users use service accounts to log into the server. Identifying the server owner or the virtual machine owner is a difficult task for admins. Manually, someone needs to update owner information. If something were available automatically instead of updating manually, that would be beneficial.
I do not know about disadvantages as I am not a system engineer, but something can be challenging or complex.
There is room for improvement in the user interface, which could be more user-friendly. Additionally, introducing a .NET experience with a drag-and-drop feature would enhance ease of report formation and monitoring tools. Integration capabilities could be more mature, with simpler onboarding of different applications and user-friendly templates for attribute mapping.
One feature I would like to see is better compatibility with macOS. Due to business policies, macOS isn't currently available in the Azure Marketplace. Microsoft should come to agreement with it.
Customization must be improved. The tool must provide more freedom to the customer.
Microsoft Virtual Server has already been improved since Microsoft Fabric is available. Microsoft SQL's data warehouse is available as a component within Microsoft Fabric. Microsoft Virtual Server's cost was an area of concern. Microsoft Fabric and the shared costing structure have already mitigated the price-related shortcomings of Microsoft Virtual Server. I feel Microsoft Virtual Server will be stopped in a couple of months or a couple of years, and it will be completely replaced with SQL Server data warehouse and Microsoft Fabric. Microsoft Fabric has unified all the technologies, like real-time analytics, with data warehouses and then with the use of Power BI on top of data warehouses. Microsoft plans to get rid of all the separate components and start pitching Microsoft Fabric as an alternate solution to all its different or related services offered, but it could take some time, and it will not be an overnight switch. The long-term plan for Microsoft is to unify all its services under Microsoft Fabric.
Microsoft Virtual Server has a lot of features like recording manager or failover, which need to be developed since such areas have shortcomings where improvements are required. The pricing and scalability are areas of the product with shortcomings where improvements are required.
The security performance and cost.
While I am generally satisfied with the solution, it could slightly improve its stability.
The tool must provide updates less frequently.
The solution's user interface could be improved.
As certain medium-level complexities are involved in the product's setup process, the product's setup phase can be considered for improvement. In the future releases of the solution, I want the solution to be a more user-friendly UI.
The solution should be more user-friendly and cheaper. It will be charged through databases, which means that when I use the server, I will be charged, but when I don't use the server, I won't be charged. To use a physical server, you need to purchase one at a certain price. After three years, you need to purchase AMC for the server which is a recurring cost. Additionally, there are electricity and maintenance costs. Virtual servers in the cloud can be cheaper than physical servers, especially if the monthly cost is lower. Therefore, many clients and organizations will choose to use virtual servers.
It would be good if the tool's integration improved.
Microsoft Virtual Server should improve its network performance.
The platform’s dashboard features could be better.
The interface should be improved. The product should also improve its performance.
It's evolving so fast here now I don't know whether a guy can stay ahead of what the next thing should be. It's extremely difficult to keep up right now. Support could always be a bit better. It's integral to a product. If it's not good, you end up shying away from the product itself. You want to feel assured that the company can help you if you run into trouble. Microsoft is beginning to lose popularity as it's becoming extremely hard to get a hold of anyone. It's a problem.
In terms of what could be improved, pricing is always too high of course.
The response time from technical support could be faster. The price of this product could be better.