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AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages vs F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] comparison

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AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) ...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
480th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
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F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
471st
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
3
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Kevin Baclet - PeerSpot reviewer
System engineer at Alliance4u
Automated deployments have saved days and create hardened, SELinux-compliant environments
The best features offered by AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages are the ability to use Kickstart files, which allows the installation of the operating system and applications to be done automatically, making deployment and customization for clients easier. This deployment automation has helped me concretely in my projects by saving time and improving efficiency. Before using AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages, we used another operating system and had to deploy the operating system and then return to the machine to install each of our applications and verify that everything worked properly. With the Kickstart file and everything related to hardening and SELinux, the process is much faster and more efficient.
Dimitrov Nikolay - PeerSpot reviewer
Tech Lead and Senior DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Advanced automation and powerful traffic controls have improved application security
HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 support is something that definitely could be improved in F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]. I mean HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 protocol support, as well as security for them too. For F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] to have better support for them would include load balancing, but also better WAF (Web Application Firewall) support for these two protocols. Improving the mentioned HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 support and the GUI would be beneficial. If they improve those things and add machine learning and AI, I want it to have some kind of AI on the box because everyone is going to AI, and they have to add some AI security to be able to check the traffic using AI models. HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 protocol support, AI, the GUI to be changed, and inline AI where the device downloads pre-built AI models from a SaaS cloud to check the traffic for security is something I think is very needed because using AI models as a replacement for signatures will be better. I think WAF signatures are a thing of the past. I would also like to see HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 in the future as additional features, and anything else I would improve would definitely include HTTP/2 and HTTP/3.

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Pros

"I would recommend AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages to organizations looking for a stable, secure, and cost-effective RHEL-compatible operating system."
"AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages has had a positive impact on my organization, with concrete results showing that clients are satisfied and our organization saves time, allowing us to handle more clients and accept more calls for tenders."
"F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] is an application delivery controller that does what it says on the tin, and we use it as a firewall, routing device, WAF, and more, leveraging a full set of its capabilities."
"F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] is the best option on the market without any question."
"F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] data plane is very powerful; traffic is processed very quickly."
 

Cons

"I'm not certain if there's something that can be improved in AlmaLinux 8 (Alma Linux 8) | Support by SupportedImages, but in terms of vulnerabilities, it constantly is being hit with vulnerabilities."
"I think F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] can be improved, particularly on the metric side."
"F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] is expensive; it is very expensive, but they are the leader, so everyone buys F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]."
"I am not sure whether putting all eggs in one basket is a good thing."
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]?
F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] is the market leader, and I would generally recommend it. I have worked with others such as Citrix NetScaler, which is not a bad product, but the support is awful. F5...
What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]?
HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 support is something that definitely could be improved in F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]. I mean HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 protocol support, as well as security for them too. For F5 BIG-I...
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