No world without windows
Updated August 20, 2024

No world without windows

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Windows Server

I have been Windows Server over 12 years, most of the problem is server will be hung state when the performance hits high and we need a reboot always

Pros

  • GUI
  • Easy install
  • Manage
  • upgrade

Cons

  • kill process when server hung state
  • performance
  • OS disk space
  • cost high
  • more disconnection
  • easy to integrate any tool
we use most of the servers are windows where we implemented script and other applicatrions
More user friendly and Graphical user interface is extreme compared to linux

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

No

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

I recommend the Windows Server always

Using Windows Server

30 - IT service & support
20 - Most of the users are L1 level
  • using scheduling tool
  • using MFT tool
  • using excel
  • outlook
  • teams
  • multi windows desktop
  • one drive integration
  • one note
  • sharepoint
  • reduce cost
  • stability
  • performance
i would like to renew windows first over linux

Evaluating Windows Server and Competitors

  • Cloud Solutions
  • Integration with Other Systems
  • Ease of Use
easy to use : which is most important factor, even freshers can handle it
Server performance always first and it should be stable

support all the compatibility of tools

Windows Server Implementation

We have implemented our tools on Windows Server and we are very much satisfied to manage and upgrade
  • Implemented in-house
Change management was a big part of the implementation and was well-handled - Server build or configuration changes - we need a change management team approval
  • Blue screen error
  • Unknown installation cache error
  • Tool installation stopped without any error

Windows Server Training

  • Online Training
  • In-Person Training
  • No Training
it was my senior who trained Windows Server features and i was satisfied
it was recorded session and useful
Yes this is very easy without trraining

Configuring Windows Server

for configuration wise -- we are very satisfied and easy to manage
may be automation like for any configuration changes
No - we have not done any customization to the interface
No - we have not done any custom code
We use customization for batch script only not os level

Windows Server Support

need to improve the support system
ProsCons
Knowledgeable team
Kept well informed
Escalation required
Slow Initial Response
Yes - system time automatically updated as future date and this lead to major issue
When i use older version

Using Windows Server

ProsCons
Like to use
Relatively simple
Easy to use
Well integrated
Quick to learn
Feel confident using
Familiar
Requires technical support
  • DNS
  • Active Directory
  • IIS
  • Exchange Server
  • Sharepoint
  • Registry
  • IIS
  • Disk Issues
Yes, but I don't use it - YES, I

Windows Server Reliability

yes i completely agree multi deployment
some times server hungs and user sessions were busy to connect
need to improve the performance more

Integrating Windows Server

integrated with many tools like new relic, sccm
  • integrated with ansible
  • ssh
  • xmatters
  • new relic
  • mobile
  • database
  • alerts
  • File import/export
  • Single Signon
  • API (e.g. SOAP or REST)
I have integration with many application and i dont think i need

Relationship with Microsoft

need to reduce the price for cal
its very easy to work
i like the professional service but need to improve
main principle to reduce the cost
need to reduce a lot
more offers and trainings

Upgrading Windows Server

Yes - we were upgraded the os version and it went very well without any issue
  • more feature
  • integration
  • one drive support
  • AI integration
  • more suggestion for any errors
  • logs viewer improvement

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