Windocks

Windocks

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About

GOO Web Server is an integrated web application server platform designed to simplify the deployment and management of PHP-based applications on Windows and Linux environments. It provides a ready-to-use server stack with Apache, PHP, database connectivity, essential extensions, configuration tools, service management, logging, and update capabilities. The platform reduces complex manual server configuration by providing a standardized installation and management experience through GOO Web Server Manager. Administrators can monitor installed components, manage services, review system and application logs, configure server settings, and keep supported components up to date. GOO Web Server supports Windows Server 2022 and later on x64 systems, as well as Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and later. It is suitable for development, testing, on-premise application hosting, and production server environments.

About

Windocks is a leader in cloud native database DevOps, recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor, and as an innovator by Bloor research in Test Data Management. Novartis, DriveTime, American Family Insurance, and other enterprises rely on Windocks for on-demand database environments for development, testing, and DevOps. Windocks software is easily downloaded for evaluation on standard Linux and Windows servers, for use on-premises or cloud, and for data delivery of SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL to Docker containers or conventional database instances. Windocks database orchestration allows for code-free end to end automated delivery. This includes masking, synthetic data, Git operations and access controls, as well as secrets management. Windocks can be installed on standard Linux or Windows servers in minutes. It can also run on any public cloud infrastructure or on-premise infrastructure. One VM can host up 50 concurrent database environments.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Developers

Audience

Developers, DBAs, DevOps, Infrastructure management

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$0
Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$799/month
Standard edition server supports 20 simultaneous database clones from images up to 1 TB.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Great all-in-one PHP server environment that saves setup time I’ve been using GOO Web Server for development and testing PHP applications, and it has made the setup process much easier than configuring Apache, PHP, and extensions manually. The biggest advantage is that everything is available in one place. Installation is straightforward, the management interface is clean, and common administrative tasks like starting services, checking logs, and updating components are easy to handle without digging through configuration files. What I liked most: * Very quick setup on Windows. * Integrated management dashboard for services and logs. * PHP environment works out of the box with the required extensions. * Suitable for both local development and on-premise deployments.
  • GOO Web Server makes deploying and managing PHP-based applications on Windows environments remarkably straightforward. The integrated control panel simplifies routine administrative tasks, saving valuable configuration time for developers who want to bypass heavy manual Apache or IIS setups.

Cons

  • The documentation is still relatively small. I’d like to see more advanced deployment examples and troubleshooting guides as the community grows.
  • While the core functionality is robust, expanding the advanced documentation and growing the community ecosystem would make troubleshooting even smoother for new developers adopting the platform.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • We have been using Windocks for a number of years now. We currently are using 5 Windocks hosts and 40+ containers. To have access to a functional SQL server, for development or trouble-shooting production issues, in minutes is invaluable.
  • Very reliable deliver of SQL Server database environments with cloned databased. Excellent and timely support.
  • - concept of "database containers" to isolate enable each dev and test to work in their own writable environments - easy application of access controls so devs only access their designated environments - database cloning to minimize disk space associated with instances - familiar docker commands to environments to be updated frequently and automatically

Cons

  • I can't think of anything negative to say about Windocks. The installation is extremely easy. The upgrades are timely and useful. We have asked a lot from them feature-wise over the years and they never fail to come through.
  • Required a DevOps mindset to adopted but more than worth it at the end.
  • - cultural change to automate what used to be manually done by our DBA. Had to sell this internally to the team, but it was totally worth it in the end. - some initial time needed to set this up just right to automate what we wanted. Once set up, it just runs flawlessly.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

INOSAS
Founded: 2013
Turkey
webserver.goosm.com

Company Information

LangGrant
Founded: 2015
United States
www.windocks.com

Alternatives

LiteSpeed Web Server

LiteSpeed Web Server

LiteSpeed Technologies

Alternatives

SQL Secure

SQL Secure

IDERA, an Idera, Inc. company
Apache HTTP Server

Apache HTTP Server

Apache Software Foundation
AWebServer

AWebServer

Sylkat
Redgate Deploy

Redgate Deploy

Redgate Software
KSWEB

KSWEB

KSLabs
ClusterControl

ClusterControl

Severalnines
Microsoft IIS

Microsoft IIS

Microsoft
Delphix

Delphix

Perforce

Categories

Web Servers Supported

Categories

Application Development Features

Access Controls/Permissions Supported
Code Assistance Not Supported
Code Refactoring Not Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
Compatibility Testing Supported
Data Modeling Supported
Debugging Supported
Deployment Management Supported
Graphical User Interface Supported
Mobile Development Supported
No-Code Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
Software Development Supported
Source Control Supported
Testing Management Supported
Version Control Supported
Web App Development Not Supported

Data Privacy Management Features

Access Control Not Supported
CCPA Compliance Not Supported
Consent Management Not Supported
Data Mapping Supported
GDPR Compliance Not Supported
Incident Management Not Supported
PIA / DPIA Not Supported
Policy Management Not Supported
Risk Management Supported
Sensitive Data Identification Not Supported

DevOps Features

Approval Workflow Not Supported
Dashboard Supported
KPIs Supported
Policy Management Supported
Portfolio Management Not Supported
Prioritization Not Supported
Release Management Supported
Timeline Management Not Supported
Troubleshooting Reports Not Supported

SQL Server Features

CPU Monitoring Not Supported
Credential Management Supported
Database Servers Supported
Deployment Testing Supported
Docker Compatible Containers Supported
Event Logs Not Supported
History Tracking Not Supported
Patch Management Not Supported
Scheduling Not Supported
Supports Database Clones Supported
User Activity Monitoring Not Supported
Virtual Machine Monitoring Not Supported

Integrations

MySQL Supported
PostgreSQL Supported
Actifio Not Supported
Apache HTTP Server Supported
Cohesity Not Supported
Curiosity Modeller Not Supported
IRI Data Protector Suite Not Supported
IRI FieldShield Not Supported
IRI Voracity Not Supported
Mage Dynamic Data Masking Not Supported
Microsoft IIS Supported
NetApp SnapMirror Not Supported
Oracle Database Not Supported
PHP Supported
SQL Server Not Supported
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Not Supported

Integrations

MySQL Supported
PostgreSQL Supported
Actifio Supported
Apache HTTP Server Not Supported
Cohesity Supported
Curiosity Modeller Supported
IRI Data Protector Suite Supported
IRI FieldShield Supported
IRI Voracity Supported
Mage Dynamic Data Masking Supported
Microsoft IIS Not Supported
NetApp SnapMirror Supported
Oracle Database Supported
PHP Not Supported
SQL Server Supported
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Supported
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