What is our primary use case?
CentOS is an operating system for business. Basically, it is used for application servers used for deploying.
How has it helped my organization?
We've improved ourselves via testing.
When we want to create a new environment or test a new product, for example, if we have to deploy maybe testing passwords with high ability, we first try to deploy it.
We prefer to use a CentOS platform for testing new implementations. Basically, we don't have to spend money and resources when we are not very secure in implementing a testing solution.
What is most valuable?
CentOS is compliant with Red Hat packages, so we don't have to spend on a subscription for little projects or small projects. That's the reason we use it.
The initial setup is easy.
It is scalable.
The solution is stable and reliable.
It's free as a community product.
What needs improvement?
The package manager could be improved. For example, for my background, I prefer Debian. For me, the Debian package managing it fits a better solution. Sometimes using RPE and packages is a little complicated trying to resolve some dependencies.
The GUI interface could always be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for around four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution was stable. There were no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
We do not have plans to increase usage. We may, in fact, reduce usage as we migrate. We are trying to migrate to Kubernetes however this is a very slow plan. For maybe three or five years, we will continue using Red Hat or CentOS.
We have about ten people using the solution. They are IT administrators.
How are customer service and support?
We never had CentOS support. Right now, we use Red Hat support. In terms of Red Hat support, it's a very good. If we have issues, we often turn to the community first.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
For the production environment, we use Red Hat Linux and for the testing or relevant environment, we use CentOS.
Right now, with a Kubernetes solution and maybe we need a new solution as we are trying to move onto SecureNet. If we use, for example, EKS and right now, maybe in the future, we don't need to deal with an operating system. In the future, if we cause CentOS, we might use it in a smaller, more basic implementation.
We did not use anything previously.
How was the initial setup?
The implementation process is very easy. When I started to learn about Red Hat, for example, it was a little difficult. Right now, it's very, very easy.
The deployment took 15 minutes to half an hour. It didn't take long.
We have three people that can handle deployment and maintenance. They are computer science engineers or people with a Linux background.
What about the implementation team?
The initial setup was handled in-house by our team. We didn't use any consultants or integrators.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are using the community version. It is free.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not personally compare other different solutions.
What other advice do I have?
We're a customer and an end-user.
We are using the latest version of the solution and are working on a migration.
I'd recommend the solution to others.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
*Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
