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    SQL Server Express 2016-Windows Server 2016 with sql server 2016-

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    This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for hardening, bundling and support. SQL Server 2016 Express is a free, lightweight version of Microsoft's relational database management system designed for small-scale applications. It offers a range of features and capabilities to support efficient data storage and retrieval.
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    This is a repackaged software product wherein additional charges apply for hardening, bundling and support. SQL Server 2016 Express is a powerful yet lightweight database management system that provides a reliable and efficient solution for small scale applications. It offers a comprehensive set of features, including advanced security measures, high availability, and robust data integration capabilities. With its easy to use interface and seamless compatibility with various programming languages, SQL Server 2016 Express enables developers to build and deploy applications quickly and efficiently. Whether you are running it on Windows server 2016 with sql server enterprise 2016 or on AWS, SQL Server 2016 Express delivers exceptional performance and scalability, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes.CloudMint is a leading cloud security and compliance company. We provide a comprehensive suite of cloud security and compliance solutions that help organizations secure their cloud infrastructure and meet regulatory compliance requirements. Our solutions are built on a unified platform that provides a single pane of glass to manage and monitor security and compliance across all cloud environments.

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    • Free and lightweight
    • Advanced security and data integration
    • SQL Server 2016 Always keeps your sensitive data Encrypted either at rest (local environment) or at remote (Cloud/Azure). It will help to protect data from people who may play around it like DBAs, Cloud operators, high-privileged but unauthorized users

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    WinSqlEnt16 2016

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

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    Database Management System
    Lightweight relational database management system designed for small-scale applications
    Data Encryption
    Supports encryption of sensitive data at rest and in remote cloud environments
    Security Capabilities
    Advanced security measures to protect data from unauthorized access by privileged users
    Data Integration
    Comprehensive data integration capabilities with compatibility across multiple programming languages
    High Availability
    Robust system architecture providing reliable performance and scalability for enterprise environments
    Database Management
    Lightweight database management system for small-scale applications and development projects
    In-Memory Processing
    Supports in-memory OLTP for enhanced data processing performance
    Indexing Capabilities
    Includes columnstore indexes for optimized data storage and retrieval
    Security Framework
    Provides advanced security options for data protection and access control
    Development Support
    Offers tools and capabilities for building web-based and business applications
    Database Engine
    Lightweight relational database engine optimized for small-scale applications and development environments
    Security Framework
    Advanced built-in security features including data encryption, fine-grained access controls, and threat protection mechanisms
    Development Tools
    Integrated SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) with robust APIs for comprehensive database management and application integration
    Cloud Deployment
    Native support for cloud infrastructure with seamless scalability and flexible configuration options
    Data Management
    Advanced querying capabilities with support for multiple programming languages and modern data workload processing

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    R Pranavan

    Collaborative development has become more secure and efficient for our team

    Reviewed on Dec 04, 2025
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    As a developer, we can work collaboratively, and Windows 10  is also good from a UI perspective. I chose to rate it an eight because I have faced issues when updates come in, which can be annoying. Another main issue is background apps running, so that is why I rate it eight.

    What is most valuable?

    We are already using Windows 10  as our operating system, so we clone our repository in Windows 10 and develop using some Microsoft software by installing them in Windows 10 as well. Windows 10 mainly helps us in our day-to-day developing works and debugging.

    Windows 10 is a good operating system for a developer in terms of device encryption, which means full device encryption, so it is a more secure way to keep our data protected. The Windows 10 antivirus systems are excellent, and it is a secure solution. It also gives a good user-friendly interface, so it is easy to work with, and we mainly use Windows Sandbox, which is a lightweight, isolated environment to safely run unknown apps.

    Windows 10 helps our team collaboration more because we have OneDrive and SharePoint  for sharing our resources. OneDrive is for sharing common folders among team members and network shares folder. Windows 10 also helps us to use Microsoft Teams  for group chat, video calls, and we can share our resources and have easy meetings and virtual meetings with clients abroad. It also supports VPN, which is mainly used at the organization level because we can manage our regional data easily.

    Device encryption is a main priority for us as developers in a FinTech company because we have the most secure user data, so it is good to have encrypted data to manage our data. The device encryption is a good feature to keep the client data encrypted and secure.

    Windows 10 is mainly providing updates for security and UI changes, so the security updates are very useful for us as developers, and even for personal use, the updates are excellent.

    What needs improvement?

    We have faced some issues with Windows OneDrive because if one developer has a folder in a common OneDrive folder, it took some time to show it to others. It becomes somewhat difficult to work, as there is latency on that, so if you update that, it will be more efficient and useful for the developers.

    My main focus on Windows 10 is the giving of regular updates, so it might take some time to update Windows, which is also mandatory. As a developer, when we are working with Windows 10, if it takes more time to update and restart the PC, it affects our efficiency at work. If we could stop the updates on a regular basis or if they were delivered faster, it would be easier.

    As a developer, the frequent updates are too annoying for working on it, so it would be better if we stop the frequent updates and only provide the most important ones. Performance issues over time due to background apps and programs piling up and using an SSD  instead of a hard disk are also concerns.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have started my journey with computers, and I started with Windows 10. It has been more than fifteen to sixteen years that I am working with Windows, and for Windows 10, I think I have been working with it for around three to four years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Windows 10 is stable for my daily development work, providing frequent security updates and user-friendly updates, which are excellent. My only concern is that updates take too long during restarts, which can be annoying, but otherwise, Windows 10 is a good solution for developers.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Windows 10 has good scalability and we rarely face issues. I think the only issues we encounter are with updates and background running apps. In other aspects, as developers, we can focus fully on our work without pressure or concerns about issues on our own PCs, making Windows 10 a good scalable solution for developers.

    How are customer service and support?

    The customer support for Windows 10 is excellent, but I have not directly worked with customer support because, as an organization, we meet with IT support, and they coordinate with Windows customer support. So I do not have much experience with that.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I previously used Linux alongside Windows 10, including Ubuntu  and Kali Linux , which are not as user-friendly compared to Windows 10. As a software web application developer, user-friendliness is more efficient for us to work on, making it easy to focus on our tasks rather than the operating system. Windows 10 is a very fast operating system for developers, and that is why I switched.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    The pricing for Windows 10 Pro is very good, but I do not know how the pricing works at the organizational level because, as developers, we are using the solution, and the pricing details are handled by the IT team. So I do not have much experience with that.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    In evaluating options, I have used Kali Linux  and Ubuntu  and then switched to Windows 10 due to its user-friendliness, secure manner, and excellent Windows Defender. Additionally, we can easily use Microsoft Teams  and OneDrive for shared folders, which is another reason I switched to Windows 10.

    What other advice do I have?

    If a newly joined developer is confused about choosing an operating system, I would advise them to use Windows 10 because it is a user-friendly operating system. A new developer can easily adapt to it, and security-wise, Windows 10 is good, so they do not need to worry about personal data or anything because the encryption levels are excellent. At the organizational level, we can work collaboratively on OneDrive and Teams, which makes our work efficient. I have rated this review an eight out of ten.

    reviewer2771124

    Has supported system deployments and improved multitasking through reliable virtual environments

    Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
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    What is our primary use case?

    My main use cases for Windows 10  are phased out currently, mainly involving deployment of user systems and setting up Active Directory.

    What is most valuable?

    Hyper-V  optimizes hardware usage effectively; it doesn't sap all the resources from the computer and works very stably.

    Windows 10 's Task View feature for multitasking performs efficiently for putting multiple windows in one screen.

    Windows Defender antivirus contributes to security management in my environment.

    The initial setup of Windows 10 is straightforward.

    What needs improvement?

    I cannot think of any areas that could be improved or additional features for Windows 10 since I have been using Windows 11  for a while now.

    Better support for Windows 10 would be beneficial.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have approximately three to four years of experience with Windows 10 and IIS .

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is reliable and stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The scalability of Windows 10 rates as a solid nine out of ten.

    How are customer service and support?

    I haven't used their support system extensively, as I primarily use Reddit or Stack Overflow for assistance.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Negative

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup of Windows 10 is straightforward.

    I have participated in the deployment of Windows 10 multiple times.

    What other advice do I have?

    Windows 11  operates somewhat slower than Windows 10, particularly with the UI.

    I cannot identify any improvements Windows 11 offers over Windows 10, as it seemed to be an unnecessary upgrade.

    I rate Windows 10 eight out of ten.

    Divya Ramesh

    User interface familiarity and speedy setup enhance satisfaction

    Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
    Review from a verified AWS customer

    What is our primary use case?

    I use Windows 10  for regular office activities.

    What is most valuable?

    The user interface is something I'm used to and familiar with.

    Regarding features, I am not sure what the most helpful or useful aspects of Windows 10  are, or what makes it particularly special.

    What needs improvement?

    Performance and slowness are areas that could be improved in Windows 10. Sometimes the system experiences slowdowns.

    The only issue I face and can remember is related to performance.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10 for 10 years.

    What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

    The initial setup was not difficult for me as I only needed to install it.

    However, it takes a couple of hours to complete the full installation.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have not contacted Microsoft support and cannot think of any relevant experiences.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    I have not had the opportunity to work with other operating systems such as Linux.

    What other advice do I have?

    I am not fully involved in technical work, and I may not be the most qualified person to provide feedback.

    Regarding licensing, I am using Windows 10 through my office and am not familiar with the details.

    I am not sure about virtual desktop functionality.

    The system is not integrated with other tools.

    I make use of the Edge browser and Chrome.

    Regular updates work fine.

    On a scale of 1-10, I rate Windows 10 a 9.

    Arjun Meda

    User appreciates ease of use but desires improvements in pricing and update process

    Reviewed on Jul 01, 2025
    Review from a verified AWS customer

    What is our primary use case?

    Regarding features such as Cortana voice activation, I am not using that; it is not AI, it is more similar to Siri in iPhones.

    Regarding the initial setup, it is not difficult to set up Windows 10  on the laptop; it takes a few minutes. Regarding the benefits from using it, I would consider it is a cost-effective tool, though it might be a bit overpriced if I am aware about prices at all.

    What is most valuable?

    The most beneficial feature of Windows 10  that I would share is that it is popular among users; it is easier to use for a common user because of its popularity.

    For the integration of Windows 10, I have no issues with that, and I utilize features such as Windows Hello and BitLocker . Regarding BitLocker , I use it and I am satisfied with that. I have not faced any issues in terms of false positives. I utilize the Edge browser of Windows 10 or use different browsers.

    What needs improvement?

    I do not find Windows 10 compatible with my applications as I am not using any legacy applications.

    Regarding my experience with Windows 10, I was annoyed with updates that constantly make my PC restart. Additionally, the user interface could be more intuitive because it is sometimes too hard to find specific items.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Regarding stability, I have not experienced any issues at all.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Regarding scalability overall, I can increase the licensing amount easily when there is company growth or when new people join.

    How are customer service and support?

    Regarding complications with Windows 10, I am not contacting Microsoft directly as I can manage to solve issues by myself.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Negative

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is not difficult to set up Windows 10 on the laptop; it takes few minutes.

    What other advice do I have?

    I do not use the virtual desktop feature.

    In terms of using a specific browser, it is mostly individual choice; it is not mandatory to use a specific one.

    I think Windows 10 provides enough value for the money that I have to pay for it. In terms of support, I have never contacted a technical support team.

    Pifu Lin

    Appreciate the interface improvements but notice some upgrade challenges

    Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025
    Review from a verified AWS customer

    What is our primary use case?

    I use the voice activation feature often for my job, but every day it involves a feature such as Office or Outlook.

    I primarily use the Windows system.

    Windows Server  is the most common use case for me.

    What is most valuable?

    The best feature I found is for SQL Server .

    I use Edge browser with Windows.

    What needs improvement?

    I don't know where my company buys licenses.

    I have no idea, but version upgrades can be challenging.

    Installing Windows 10  can be difficult, as was the case with Windows 8 or 7.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Windows 10  for about four years.

    What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

    We cannot control NetScout because this is too difficult in operator.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I don't understand how much time it takes to install, but over two years, I have not had to do this.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    We do not perform any NPM  product because it's more difficult to control and configure.

    How are customer service and support?

    I rate the support of Windows 10 an 8 out of 10.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    Installing Windows 10 can be difficult, as was the case with Windows 8 or 7.

    What about the implementation team?

    I am not the owner of this product.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    It has a good price.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We have been using Cisco products for a while.

    What other advice do I have?

    I cannot provide any other security information because our colleague is in a different department.

    I am satisfied with Windows 10 security.

    On a scale of 1-10, I rate Windows 10 an 8.

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