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Windows Server vs. AlmaLinux OS

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricWindows Server

by Tidal Media Inc

AlmaLinux OS

by AlmaLinux OS Foundation

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count38721
Ease of use9.39.7
Ease of setup9.29.9
Quality of support8.88.8
Meets requirements9.29.6
NPS69.91869976.190476
Small Business28.9%37.5%
Mid-Market42.2%43.8%
Enterprise28.9%18.8%
Total page views530230
Total LLM citations356366

Windows Server

Windows Server is a comprehensive operating system designed to meet the needs of businesses by providing a robust platform for managing applications, networks, and web services. It seamlessly integrates on-premises environments with Azure, enhancing security and facilitating the modernization of applications and infrastructure. Key Features and Functionality: - Multilayered Security: Windows Server offers advanced identity protection through Active Directory, virtualization-based security with Hyper-V, and secure networking features like TLS 1.3 encryption and SMB over QUIC.

Pros

  • Reliability
  • Compatibility
  • User-Friendly
  • Security/Safety
  • Ease of Use
  • Easy Management

AlmaLinux OS

AlmaLinux OS is an enterprise Linux operating system used across the globe by enterprises, supercomputers, and hobbyists alike, but it’s guided and built by the community. We were the first downstream RHEL clone to be released after the announcement by Red Hat that support for CentOS Linux was ending, and we shifted to maintaining RHEL compatibility in the wake of Red Hat’s announcement in June that they would no longer be releasing their SRPMs. Our goal is to provide a stable, long-term option for folks who have historically used CentOS Linux, and for whom CentOS Stream is not an option.

Pros

  • RHEL Compatibility
  • Regular Updates
  • Compatibility
  • Easy Setup
  • Reliability
  • Free/No Cost