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ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS vs Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers comparison

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ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
136th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (R...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
330th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2855598 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud DevOps Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
CIS hardening has simplified secure container workloads but AppArmor still blocks Docker by default
The CIS L1 AppArmor enforcement breaks Docker out of the box. Containers fail to start with a permission denied on the containerd task directory. There is no documentation about this. A simple note explaining that Docker users need to either update the runc AppArmor profile or disable it would save a lot of debugging time. It takes a while to trace the failure back to AppArmor blocking runc writes to /run/containerd/.
reviewer2921154 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Daily operations have become smoother and troubleshooting is more efficient for critical servers
My experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers has been positive, but there are a few areas where it could be improved. More proactive technical support, faster response time for critical issues, and better documentation for troubleshooting common problems would be helpful. It would also be useful to have more guidance on security updates, patch management, and system optimization. A centralized dashboard for monitoring server health and identifying potential issues could further improve the experience. One additional improvement for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers would be better integration with centralized monitoring and automation tools. A more user-friendly graphical interface for monitoring system health, resource utilization, and system security alerts would also be helpful, especially for teams managing multiple servers. Improved integration with ITSM platforms like ServiceNow and better automation for routine patching and maintenance tasks could save time and reduce manual effort.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The same-day engineering support has been very valuable."
"The hourly software charge is small relative to the engineering time we used to spend building and maintaining our own hardened AMI."
"ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is an excellent choice for organizations adopting cloud-native technologies and modern DevOps practices."
"Once you get that launch template dialed in, the image is incredibly solid."
"The pre-applied CIS L1 benchmark is the main selling point, as getting a hardened baseline without manual effort is genuinely useful and the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS base also means I'm on a supported, up-to-date kernel with long-term security patches."
"Being able to individually allocate the kernels helps me get tasks done much easier and much quicker than what other systems would take."
"Ansible Tower running on Red Hat 8 is a standout feature."
"I find the AI assistant script GitHub Copilot the most valuable and helpful in my daily work for troubleshooting errors in scripting or during any task."
"Python 3 support and improved security features have helped me and my team significantly since Python was not supported on RHEL 7, which caused concerns for the application team."
"For example, when I use Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers in a cluster environment and sometimes have issues, the support immediately helps me remediate them, saving me time and research."
"Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers has positively impacted our organization by providing a stable, secure, and reliable environment for running enterprise applications."
"Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers is a solid enterprise Linux platform for server administration and DevOps environments whose stability, security capabilities, and suitability for production workloads make it a very useful option for organizations managing business-critical applications."
"What I like the most about Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers is that it is easy to understand and to give commands easily."
 

Cons

"The CIS L1 AppArmor enforcement breaks Docker out of the box."
"Enterprise management and compliance tooling could be more comprehensive out of the box."
"It'd be cool to have more detailed changelogs with each new release so we can see exactly what packages got updated without having to boot up a test instance and diff it ourselves."
"Because the firewall ships default-deny, the first launch in a new environment takes a little planning to open the exact ports the app and load balancer health checks need."
"Debian and Ubuntu are slightly ahead in terms of release frequency, but Red Hat releases are very quick."
"Some bugs and issues are always present with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers, which the community always tries to build upon."
"Faster response times and clearer guidance from ProComputers could further improve the entire experience."
"I rated Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers an 8 out of 10 because it is stable, secure, and reliable for my daily Linux administration, while I see room for improvement in technical support response time, troubleshooting documentation, and integration with newer automation tools."
"Sometimes, while using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers, we encounter issues where some of the systems are not accepting certain commands, leading to command errors."
"I choose 9 out of 10 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers because it needs improvement with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines and to improve the monitoring dashboard."
"You should add the packages updating features because the repository is not found easily."
"I would add that there could be improvements regarding the user interface, security, or performance."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS?
The hourly premium is honestly negligible compared to the salary hours I was wasting building, patching, and maintaining my own custom images. If you have a decent-sized fleet, look at the total co...
What needs improvement with ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS?
It would be cool to have more detailed changelogs with each new release so I can see exactly what packages got updated without having to boot up a test instance and diff it myself.
What is your primary use case for ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS?
I run a bunch of stateless REST APIs and web apps in AWS behind an Application Load Balancer. Everything lives in Auto Scaling Groups (ASGs). I use this AMI as the default base for those instances ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers has been around two years.
What needs improvement with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers?
I rated Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers an 8 out of 10 because it is stable, secure, and reliable for my daily Linux administration, while I see room for improvement ...
What is your primary use case for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers?
My main use case for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers is mainly for managing GitHub repos and connecting to a jump post with AKS servers. In my regular work, I use Red...
 

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Find out what your peers are saying about ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS vs. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers and other solutions. Updated: October 2026.
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