Windows Server keeps getting better
Updated October 27, 2021

Windows Server keeps getting better

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Windows Server

We run AD, DHCP, DNS, RD Gateway, and printing services all through Windows Server. It's powerful and relatively simple to manage. It adds simplicity to our workflow using the power of Group Policy and adds security being able to securely encrypt remote RDP connections through the use of the RD Gateway.

Pros

  • It utilizes an intuitive, easy to use user interface.
  • It offers features far beyond even what we use it for.
  • It maintains continuity with the rest of our Windows environment.

Cons

  • Upgrading to new versions of Windows Server could be simpler.
  • Migrating features and services to a new Windows Server could be simpler.
  • Easy management once everything is setup to your needs is a big time savings.
  • Windows Servers licenses are expensive, but you get a lot for what you pay for.
About any linux distro can be setup to handle services that a Windows Server can do, except I have not personally found anything nearly as convenient of a replacement for Active Directory, Group Policy, or an RD Gateway. There are alternatives to those services, they just aren't as polished or simple to use, in my opinion.

Do you think Windows Server delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Windows Server's feature set?

Yes

Did Windows Server live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Windows Server go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Windows Server again?

Yes

Environments with lots of users can heavily benefit from Active Directory and Group Policy. Even smaller organizations can benefit from those, but the licensing costs may be prohibitive for smaller environments. Being able to have simple failover between two or more Windows Servers for things like AD authentication and DHCP is also very convenient.

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