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Hillstone Networks Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall vs Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers comparison

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Hillstone Networks Hillston...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
103rd
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
6
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (R...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
330th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
11
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Featured Reviews

Centralized security has protected hybrid workloads and provides deep visibility into cloud traffic
Cloud-native automation and IaC: Terraform support, auto-scaling templates, and API maturity lag behind Palo Alto VM-Series and FortiGate-VM. Dynamically scaling in public cloud requires more manual effort. Third-party integrations and ecosystem: fewer native connectors with SIEM/SOAR platforms, CSPM, and third-party tools compared to market leaders. Documentation and training material: technical documentation and community resources (forums, tutorials, KB) are more limited, which lengthens the learning curve for new teams. SASE/SSE capabilities: the integrated SASE/ZTNA offering is less mature compared to the convergence already provided by Fortinet or Palo Alto. Centralized multi-instance management: managing large fleets of virtual appliances could be smoother; centralized management (HSM) works, but some users would like more granularity and automation.
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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

"On balance, Hillstone CloudEdge is a solid and highly competitive solution within the virtual NGFW firewall segment."
"CloudEdge has helped us apply consistent security controls to our AWS workloads with our on-premises workloads."
"The most valuable aspect is the combination of traditional firewall functionality with cloud deployment flexibility."
"Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual Firewall provides advanced security for cloud and virtualized environments through next-generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities, including application visibility and control, intrusion prevention (IPS), antivirus protection, VPN services, threat intelligence, and advanced attack defense mechanisms."
"The most valuable aspect is the combination of traditional firewall functionality with cloud deployment flexibility."
"The most valuable aspect is the combination of traditional firewall functionality with cloud deployment flexibility."
"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."
"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."
"Using the AI capabilities is very useful for us, and the reliability is high with more accuracy."
"Ansible Tower running on Red Hat 8 is a standout feature."
"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."
"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."
"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."
 

Cons

"Additional automation resources for AWS would also be helpful."
"The setup cost is more expensive with similar features."
"Cloud-native automation and IaC: Terraform support, auto-scaling templates, and API maturity lag behind Palo Alto VM-Series and FortiGate-VM."
"Additional automation resources for AWS would also be helpful."
"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."
"Debian and Ubuntu are slightly ahead in terms of release frequency, but Red Hat releases are very quick."
"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."
"Faster response times and clearer guidance from ProComputers could further improve the entire experience."
"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."
"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."
"You should add the packages updating features because the repository is not found easily."
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Hillstone Networks Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall?
Additional automation resources for AWS would also be helpful. More comprehensive CloudFormation or Terraform examples, deployment templates, and guidance for high-availability architectures could ...
What is your primary use case for Hillstone Networks Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall?
We deploy Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall in AWS to protect workloads hosted inside our VPC. We use it to inspect north-south traffic, enforce access-control policies, secure communication bet...
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 Hillstone Networks Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall vs. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers and other solutions. Updated: October 2026.
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