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ClearScale Windows Server 2025 vs RedHat 9 with support by ProComputers comparison

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ClearScale Windows Server 2025
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
428th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
2
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RedHat 9 with support by Pr...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
643rd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
13
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reviewer2858658 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Automated hardening has standardized our servers and reduces effort for secure Windows workloads
The first-boot time is longer than a stock Windows AMI. Sysprep and the initial hardening pass add a noticeable delay before the instance is reachable, which is something to account for if you autoscale and need nodes ready quickly. The hardened defaults also occasionally trip up common installers and agents. A few of our deployment and monitoring tools assumed services or policies that the image had locked down, so we had to add exceptions. A short compatibility checklist of what the hardening changes from a default Windows install would have saved us that debugging. I would also like the option of a CIS Level 2 build for our more sensitive workloads since the image currently only ships a Level 1 baseline. Thanks.
Gustavo Soares - PeerSpot reviewer
Analista de TI at App Vida
Achieved nonstop medical imaging access and secure patient data while automating daily operations
Regarding how RedHat 9 with support by ProComputers could be improved, I believe there are some points that could be enhanced, such as reducing the complexity and cost of licensing. The subscription model and socket counting can be complex and have a high cost for expanding smaller development environments. The learning curve could also be simplified: although security is impeccable, solving SELinux troubleshooting issues in advanced scenarios requires a considerable amount of diagnostic time for those who are just starting out. Documentation and the unified migration interface could be improved as well. The process of transitioning between major versions, such as from RedHat 8 to 9, has evolved a lot with Leapp, but it could still have tools such as simpler visual wizards and less dependency on manual scripts and customized scenarios. For me, the main improvement points in RedHat 9 with support by ProComputers are mainly the cost of the subscription model, which can be high when scaling new environments, and the complexity of configuring SELinux, which requires more time for the team to analyze errors when advanced blocks occur. I believe that RedHat 9 with support by ProComputers, to be a 10, would need to address what I mentioned in the previous answer. That would be broader documentation in the sense of providing tools with more visual and simple assistance, with less dependence on scripts, and reducing cost complexity. Some subscription and socket counting models can have a high cost for expansions of smaller development environments. I believe I have mentioned all the improvement suggestions I think are viable.

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Pros

"Because the image arrives CIS Level 1 hardened with the AWS tooling already in place, our servers come up patched, locked down, and ready to join the domain without a separate build out pass."
"Windows Server 2025 is a strong fit for enterprise environments heavily reliant on Microsoft technologies."
"Security tools such as SELinux and OpenSCAP help identify vulnerabilities and maintain environment compliance, which reduces manual work, minimizes the risk of failures, and improves the availability of corporate services."
"For example, I can apply a build in production, within our working language, and know that I can reproduce it in any scenario within RedHat."
"I appreciate the accuracy and reliability of the output from the AI capabilities of RedHat 9 with support by ProComputers because it was my first experience with EA of ProComputers, and I enjoy it a lot."
"Version updates make my day-to-day work easier because they ensure the security of the environment by fixing bugs and issues that pose risks."
"RedHat 9 with support by ProComputers has a positive impact on our organization regarding ROI itself, as even though RedHat solutions are not cheap, scalability, availability, and long-term support have evolved and shown that the operational cost with integrated support is very viable, resulting in an operational return with availability of more than 99.9%, which is very impactful for the company as a whole."
"Performance stands out in my environment because it doesn't need a lot of CPU and memory to deliver good performance."
"If they need something robust, scalable, extremely secure, with excellent support and a range of infrastructure possibilities, it is without a doubt one of the best products on the market."
"This productivity gain shows up in the team's daily work in the ready-made images and in the automation with Terraform and Pulumi."
 

Cons

"The hardened defaults also occasionally trip up common installers and agents: a few of our deployment and monitoring tools assumed services or policies that the image had locked down, so we had to add exceptions."
"Initial configuration complexity can still be high for teams without prior Windows Server expertise."
"Regarding how RedHat 9 with support by ProComputers could be improved, I believe there are some points that could be enhanced, such as reducing the complexity and cost of licensing."
"I think RedHat 9 with support by ProComputers could be improved as a system."
"The only challenge that we have with RedHat 9 with support by ProComputers is migrations."
"I believe RedHat 9 with support by ProComputers could be improved mainly in ease of management."
"A negative point, often, when speaking of Brazil, is that the support seems a bit distant from our reality."
"It would be very presumptuous of me to speak badly of a product that is clearly being improved, but of course, more agility, a lower SLA response time, and a more user-friendly interface for the client are always better."
"I believe that one of the main points for improving the environment with RedHat 9 with support by ProComputers is increased access and training, as even though there is well-structured documentation on RedHat’s website, access for new professionals to Linux platforms and all the products RedHat provides remains very restricted, limiting it to people with extensive experience with Linux systems and RedHat itself."
"I have not been making effective use of AI. I still intend to reach that level, but I believe it must be secure."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ClearScale Windows Server 2025?
The software charge sits on top of the underlying Windows EC2 cost, which is already higher than Linux, so model both together before you commit to a large fleet. The hourly model suited our autosc...
What needs improvement with ClearScale Windows Server 2025?
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