Re:Ask HN: Windows vs. Linux stability what is your experience
by xupybd on Friday March 25, 2022 @09:17PM
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Okay the server issue is one server and I'm pretty sure it's a configuration problem between the DNS and active directory controller and I simply haven't put in the time to get to the bottom of it. Probably the sort of thing na experienced sys admin could fix in 5 mins.
Your response is reassuring that it'll get better. That this is a symptom of the lack of love our systems have had in the past.
I still want to get to the bottom of these crazy freezes.
Define "instability"
Mostly-unmanaged, end-user workstations? Try better eucation for your users and/or better device management
But servers?! Sorry. But if you have Windows-based software running on anything newer then 2008R2 or 2012, it's not Windows' fault: it's the software you're running.
I've been working in and around massive enterprise deployments of multiple OSes for over a decade and a half. Pretty much every server Windows release newer than 2003 (and 2003 was pretty dang stable) is fine.
The software running on it can be flaky as all get out - but the OS is fine
Plan your maintenance windows. Apply patches in a timely manner. And you'll be fine.