Windows Server 2019 vs SME Server

Struggling to choose between Windows Server 2019 and SME Server? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Windows Server 2019 is a Network & Admin solution with tags like server, operating-system, microsoft, windows, enterprise, datacenter, hybrid-cloud.

It boasts features such as Windows Admin Center - Browser-based management console, Hyper-V virtualization, Software-defined networking, Storage Spaces Direct, Shielded virtual machines, Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Just Enough Administration, Expanded container support with Kubernetes and Docker and pros including Enhanced security features, Improved hybrid capabilities, Increased scalability, Built-in virtualization, Efficient server management, Support for Kubernetes and containers.

On the other hand, SME Server is a Network & Admin product tagged with linux, centos, email, web-hosting, firewall.

Its standout features include Web server (Apache), Mail server (Postfix), Firewall, VPN, File sharing, Intrusion detection, Antivirus, Antispam, Webmail (Horde), Groupware (Kolab), Monitoring tools, and it shines with pros like Easy to install and configure, Good selection of preconfigured services, Active community support, Free and open source.

Feature	Windows Server 2019	SME Server
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Windows Server 2019

Description: Windows Server 2019 is Microsoft's server operating system that provides enterprise-grade datacenter and hybrid cloud capabilities. It includes enhanced security and hybrid capabilities for integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services.

SME Server

Description: SME Server is an open source Linux distribution based on CentOS designed for easy deployment of servers for small and medium businesses. It includes pre-configured applications like email, web hosting, firewall, etc.

Key Features Comparison

Windows Server 2019 Features

• Windows Admin Center - Browser-based management console
• Hyper-V virtualization
• Software-defined networking
• Storage Spaces Direct
• Shielded virtual machines
• Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection
• Just Enough Administration
• Expanded container support with Kubernetes and Docker

SME Server Features

• Web server (Apache)
• Mail server (Postfix)
• Firewall
• VPN
• File sharing
• Intrusion detection
• Antivirus
• Antispam
• Webmail (Horde)
• Groupware (Kolab)
• Monitoring tools

Pros & Cons Analysis

Windows Server 2019

Pros

• Enhanced security features
• Improved hybrid capabilities
• Increased scalability
• Built-in virtualization
• Efficient server management
• Support for Kubernetes and containers

Cons

• Expensive licensing costs
• Complex to configure fully
• Requires robust hardware
• Not open source
• Limited to Windows environments

SME Server

Pros

• Easy to install and configure
• Good selection of preconfigured services
• Active community support
• Free and open source

Cons

• Limited scalability for large deployments
• Relies on older versions of some software components
• Limited selection of supported hardware

Pricing Comparison

Windows Server 2019

• Subscription-Based

SME Server

• Open Source