Windows Server is the best you can get until someone makes something better.
July 19, 2019
Windows Server is the best you can get until someone makes something better.
Score 8 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Windows Server
We've used Windows Server in one version or another since this company's inception in 2007. Windows Server is used company-wide for AD, file/print, RDS, and networking infrastructure. It enables us to provide secure file storage and access to staff, as well as secured, centralized print management. We use Windows remote desktop services for desktop/application virtualization. DNS is used in conjunction with AD, and DHCP, as well.
- Active Directory--Just about every application has some sort of AD plug-in. Makes user and group management easier.
- File services.
- Large installed user/community base.
- When set up correctly, DNS/DHCP.
- Support-ugh. I have had some good support experiences in the past, but the past few years...?
- QA testing for patches. Boot loops?
- Licensing.
- Virtually every business application we've ever had to run was based upon Windows server.
- As stated before, licensing can be a hair-pulling process.
- Especially when virtualized Windows server performs reasonably well.
- Backups all your data!
- Due to its large userbase, it's the most targeted operating system for hackers.
We've not ever used en masse or had the time/skillset to use other operating systems. Everyone has been using Windows server for most of their working adult life and should be familiar with its pros and cons, by now. I do believe every Windows server version is getting better, more stable, and more performant.