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F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] vs Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers comparison

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Categories and Ranking

F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
159th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
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

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.
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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Pros

"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."
"The customization that iRule gives is far beyond what is available in the market when comparing to their competitors including Radware, Array, and other vendors."
"For performance, reliability, and flexibility, F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] is significantly ahead."
"F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] data plane is very powerful; traffic is processed very quickly."
"F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] is the best option on the market without any question."
"The best features for me in the product are that geotagging is very nicely incorporated and rule creation for incoming traffic is very user-friendly."
"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."
"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."
"Ansible helps me automate repetitive administrative tasks across multiple servers, where I can install anything with a single click and manage packages, apply configurations, and verify compliance across a group of servers with a mix of both production and non-production environments, reducing manual effort and improving consistency."
"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."
"Using the AI capabilities is very useful for us, and the reliability is high with more accuracy."
"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."
"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."
 

Cons

"I think F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] can be improved, particularly on the metric side."
"I would appreciate improvements in the UI because F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]'s traditional UI differs from others that have made their interfaces more user-friendly; F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]'s approach is still traditional, with upgrades that are still manual, while competition has made upgrades easy with one-click processes."
"I am not sure whether putting all eggs in one basket is a good thing."
"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 see a drawback with F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]: pools and nodes are two features that are very similar and shouldn't be divided like that, because they are almost the same thing."
"One of the areas for improvement in F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] is the licensing part, as the cost is comparatively very high."
"Debian and Ubuntu are slightly ahead in terms of release frequency, but Red Hat releases are very quick."
"You should add the packages updating features because the repository is not found easily."
"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."
"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."
"More proactive technical support, faster response time for critical issues, and better documentation for troubleshooting common problems would be helpful."
"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."
"I would add that there could be improvements regarding the user interface, security, or performance."
"While I do not remember specifics at the moment, I require many features in the future for improvement."
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Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
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Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]?
My thoughts on the pricing, setup cost, and licensing part of F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] are that for some markets, F5 prices are not competitive with what the competition is offering; although...
What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]?
I would appreciate improvements in the UI because F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]'s traditional UI differs from others that have made their interfaces more user-friendly; F5 BIG-IP [Private Offe...
What is your primary use case for F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only]?
My use cases for F5 BIG-IP [Private Offer Only] include working on F5 ASM, and I feel the differentiator is their iRule and the detection capability, which will be differentiators compared to other...
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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