Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
High performance, reliable, but simple implementation
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found Windows Server to be easy to use and the performance to be good."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using Windows Server as a cloud server.

    What is most valuable?

    I have found Windows Server to be easy to use and the performance to be good.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows Server for many years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability of the Windows Server has been good.

    We have been using the same Windows Server release for years, we haven't needed to buy another one.

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    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We use Windows Server primarily as a file server and as a mail server and has been working well with 20 users.

    How are customer service and support?

    We do our own technical support within the company.

    How was the initial setup?

    The implementation process for Windows Server was fine, we did not have any problems. It took us less than a day to complete the implementation.

    What about the implementation team?

    We have a team that handles the implementation.

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

    The price of the solution should be less expensive. There is an annual subscription to use the solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    The solution has fulfilled its requirements.

    There are many operating systems that people can use, such as Linux and Windows Server. They all work well for their purpose.

    I rate Windows Server a six out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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    Senior Practice Lead at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Server solution that is stable and scalable used for ten years to host applications
    Pros and Cons
    • "We use this solution for hosting applications on the server."
    • "The on premises to cloud migration should be easier."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use this solution for hosting applications on the server. 

    What needs improvement?

    The on premises to cloud migration should be easier. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have used this solution for ten years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    This is a stable solution. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    This is a scalable solution. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I would rate this solution an eight out of ten. 

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    Chief Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Easy to use, stable, and simple to configure
    Pros and Cons
    • "The solution is easy to use."

      What is our primary use case?

      We used Windows Server to run SQL applications and a few remote desktop applications.

      What is most valuable?

      The solution is easy to use.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Windows Server for approximately four 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?

      Windows Server is scalable.

      We have approximately 20 people in my organization using this solution.

      How was the initial setup?

      Windows Server is easy to configure. However, it takes approximately three months for the full implementation.

      What about the implementation team?

      We used integrators to do the implementation of the solution. We have one technician that works on the solution.

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

      Windows Server's whole licensing model is complex because if you have, for example, Microsoft Office and end-user applications installed on a server with a remote desktop, then the licensing can be complex. If the model could be simplified it would be better.

      What other advice do I have?

      I would recommend this solution to others.

      I rate Windows Server an eight out of ten.

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      Vice President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
      MSP
      Robust features, maintenance free, easy install, and excellent support
      Pros and Cons
      • "Nothing is required for the maintenance of the solution, Microsoft does everything. It is very good and robust."
      • "The solution could be cheaper."

      What is our primary use case?

      The solution is a general server, It can be used for any of the products that you want to create or use. For example, it can be used for application server deployment and web applications. It can be used for everything.

      What is most valuable?

      Nothing is required for the maintenance of the solution, Microsoft does everything. It is very good and robust.

      What needs improvement?

      The solution could be cheaper.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have used the solution for 20 years

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      In my experience the solution is stable.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      The solution is extremely scalable.

      How are customer service and technical support?

      The support for this solution is excellent.

      How was the initial setup?

      When comparing the installation to Linux and others, it is probably the best one.

      What about the implementation team?

      The whole deployment with everything installed takes approximately one week. I have done the implementation of the solution for 10 years but now I use my team to do it. It normally only takes one person to do the deployment.

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

      We pay yearly for a license. If you ask any vendor they will tell you that it could be cheaper.

      What other advice do I have?

      I am going to continue to use this solution in the future.

      I rate Windows Server an eight out of ten.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      On-premises
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