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Windows Server

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Windows Server

9 out of 10
June 04, 2021
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Windows Server is used in our Information Technology department and most of our applications hosted on it. Our databases are also deployed …
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Windows Server Review

9 out of 10
May 20, 2021
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The most basic feature in Windows Server is obviously the Active Directory. This is basically a central place where you create, update, …
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Windows Server Review

9 out of 10
May 19, 2021
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We leverage Windows Server as the primary backbone for most of of the applications that the University runs. This includes deployments in …
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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • It is a critical part of our operation, we could not run 99% of our systems without it. It underpins all of our production systems.
  • The latest versions have allowed us to provide controlled access to systems behind a firewall via RDP where we would typically need to purchase another product such as Citrix.
  • With some of the complexity of administering difficult features, we have had to bring in additional external assistance at a cost.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • A positive impact has been that it hasn't really required in-depth training to learn the Windows Server platform, and how to migrate within it. This, in turn, has not hurt the productivity of the IT administrators or IT staff.
  • Since our environment is mostly Windows-based, with Windows endpoints outnumbering Mac/etc. endpoints, another positive impact has been in being able to easily manage running Systems Management software on Windows Server. This is turn has made the IT dept. more efficient in being able to deploy software, and configure policies on Windows Server.
August 19, 2021

Centralized Management

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Great for managing large organizations at scale
  • Saves time by providing a single point for many common tasks
  • Simplifies mass deployments (ie pushing a new printer to everyone)
Michael Craven | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
  • Windows Server has made it very simple to maintain my client's central business needs do to Windows Servers simple setup, reliability, and easy administration.
  • I have been able to setup client's businesses much quicker and easier than when using other Server options.
  • With no real downtime, timely security updates and outstanding reliability, Windows Server has made my Computer Consulting business look really good!
Zakarieya Abderoef | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Costs savings due to ease of use.
  • When purchased as part of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreements the software can be procured at reduced costs.
  • Time and cost-saving due to lots of information available online to simplify troubleshooting.
  • Windows Server includes lots of value added functionality at no additional costs.
  • The latest version has an anti-ransomware feature to protect company data from being encrypted at no additional costs.
  • Hyper-V feature is also standard and when using the data center edition you can run unlimited VMs as part of the license model.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Having Microsoft support available helps to take the burden of complex issue resolution off the local IT.
  • The OS and CALs are expensive, but you get what you pay for.
  • We have streamlined our setup process greatly reducing time to deploy new servers.
Irfan Ahmed | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Windows Servers fulfill overall business objectives with its services & supports.
  • Positive impact: Avoid risk factor in users management and other business needs.
  • Positive impact: Increased efficiency with high-level security for users data and Management
  • Negative impact: The cost is high.
April 27, 2021

Windows Server Review

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Windows Server has been hardened enough to avoid manner security issues when properly patched. This prevents spend on incident response and remediation.
  • The costs of continuing to use Windows as opposed to some "free" alternatives are less when training is factored in.
  • Software the runs on Windows Server is typically less than software running on platforms such as IBM i or Power Systems.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Windows Server has helped us host some of our systems on a single machine reducing the costs of licenses.
  • Windows Server has allowed us to have a good visual interface for hosting virtual machines via Hyper-V.
  • Windows Server has allowed us to manage our catalogs in a manner that was not easily allowed on Windows 10 or even Linux easily.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Easy to backup and restore since all modern backup options will cover Windows servers.
  • Very widely used so lots of software options that are compatible with Windows Server.
  • Easy to manage since it works and looks like a regular windows system for the most part.
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