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As of June 2025, the mindshare of CentOS in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category stands at 4.8%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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CategoryOperating Systems (OS) for BusinessJun 12, 2025Download
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Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Educational Organization
6%
University
5%
Healthcare Company
4%
Retailer
4%
Media Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Construction Company
2%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Non Profit
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
2%
Pharma/Biotech Company
2%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Engineering Company
1%
Sports Company
1%
Marketing Services Firm
1%
Leisure / Travel Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
 

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Technical Operations Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of CentOS
Apr 24, 2025
Provides stability in testing with predictable updates but lacks long-term support for production use

Pros

"Setting up CentOS is straightforward, and you simply boot from a CD to get started."

Cons

"CentOS removed long-term support, and version releases every two to three years are not ideal for production environments because they necessitate frequent updates."
Mahender Nirwan - PeerSpot user
Software developer at TAIGLE LLC
Verified user of CentOS
Aug 19, 2024
In-depth documentation available and command-line utility works well

Pros

"If I need to install a feature or fix a server issue, I can easily find answers online. The CentOS community is also vast and helpful."

Cons

"CentOS is pretty old now, so I wouldn't recommend anyone use it."
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Senior Manager, Systems Engineering at Yutivo Corporation
Verified user of CentOS
Aug 11, 2024
Free, easy to deploy, and provides regular updates to avoid vulnerabilities

Pros

"The vendor updates the tool regularly to solve vulnerabilities."

Cons

"The solution must improve its security."
Arif-Kundi - PeerSpot user
CEO at BazTech
Verified user of CentOS
Mar 1, 2024
An open-source tool with a straightforward setup phase

Pros

"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward and not complex, especially if you are familiar with CLI."

Cons

"The product lacks a graphical user interface that can help users automate certain systems using the native features offered by CentOS."
SHUBHAM BHINGARDE - PeerSpot user
Project Engineer at CDAC
Verified user of CentOS
Aug 6, 2024
Used as an operating system and easily integrates with other systems

Pros

"We used the solution as an operating system."

Cons

"Currently, CentOS is not providing support, so you will not get new packages that are compatible with that operating system."
AQ
Senior System Admin at Tepco-Group
Verified user of CentOS
Aug 14, 2023
An exceptionally stable product for testing different types of servers

Pros

"I find the solution's stability to be the most valuable feature of it since I have been using a virtual machine with the help of the solution since 2015, and it still works on all the laptops in my organization."

Cons

"CentOS NetworkManager is an area of concern in the solution that needs improvement, and it is the same with other products from Red Hat. "
MohammedThousif Ansari - PeerSpot user
Technical Lead at Tata Communications Ltd
Verified user of CentOS
Jun 23, 2022
Allows you to securely store data, and command prompts make it simple to use

Pros

"I like the command prompt of CentOS. It's very simple."

Cons

"I would like the integration to be more secure. "
Sajjad Raza - PeerSpot user
Vice President | Services Group Leader at Afiniti
Verified user of CentOS
Jan 26, 2023
Product version discussed: 7
Reliable, easy to set up and quick to deploy

Pros

"The initial setup is very easy."

Cons

"If a proper GUI-based tool was connected remotely or on the machine, it could be a great addition to CentOS."