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| When making informed decisions about how to best meet their business needs, customers frequently ask Microsoft to provide evidence of how the Microsoft Windows Server operating system delivers unique value when compared with Linux. Microsoft believes that the answer to that question lies in the ability to understand and address customer needs. We have invested significantly in understanding the issues that our customers face with respect to IT and have empowered IT Professionals and developers at every stage in the IT Lifecycle – from design to build, deploy, operate and maintain.
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Total
cost of ownership (TCO)
Total cost of ownership—defined in the context of IT as the total price in money, time, and resources for owning and using hardware and software—is considered to be an essential part of the IT decision-making process and a useful metric for assessing the overall cost impact of an IT investment.
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Security
The security of our customers' computers and networks is a top priority, and Microsoft is committed to building software and services to better help protect our customers and the industry. Our approach to security includes both technological and social aspects.
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Reliability
Reliability means more to Microsoft than just making dependable
software and providing support. It also means continued investments
in processes and technology to improve reliability, active partnership
with a wide variety of software and hardware companies, and
a continuing focus on every customer’s experience. |
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Interoperability
We make sure to enable Microsoft technology to work well with
Windows and non-Windows applications and develop applications
based on industry standards |
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