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Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages vs WorkSpaces Manager comparison

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Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
183rd
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
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WorkSpaces Manager
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
137th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
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Vikash Kushwaha - PeerSpot reviewer
Full-Stack Software Engineer at mindpathtech
Linux servers have supported secure deployments and provide straightforward configuration
We use a couple of third-party apps in Linux servers, such as Twingate or Fireflys, or we redirect our traffic on London-based servers. We use Linux and other third-party applications for security purposes. User interface is an area where Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages could improve. Mac is famous for its user interface and seamless experience with other products. Similarly, Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages should provide a better UI/UX experience over the OS and better connectivity and better application support. Windows and Mac support a vast variety of applications, but Linux is lacking in this area. System configuration is something I would see added to Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages in the future. The App Store lacks many applications, so it could improve the application support.
AM
Senior Software Engineer at a outsourcing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Centralized workspaces have improved team productivity but still need more automation and analytics
I rate WorkSpaces Manager seven out of ten because I reduced points for improvements that need to be addressed. Regarding WorkSpaces Manager's security capabilities, I believe centralized access management and role-based permissions help organizations control access to workspaces and resources. Audit logs, regular access reviews, and strong authentication further strengthen security. Regarding WorkSpaces Manager's reliability, the tool provides reliable workspace and access information when configuration and underlying data are up-to-date. Consistent synchronization, error handling, and monitoring can improve reliability. WorkSpaces Manager is deployed in my organization as a cloud-based solution, though the product supports cloud-based, on-premises, or integrated deployment models with existing enterprise applications. My advice to others considering WorkSpaces Manager is to carefully review all documentation before proceeding, use training for developers before implementing, learn about the product thoroughly, review the documentation, and compare multiple products before making a decision.

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

Pros

"You can download any open-source tools and run them on Ubuntu, which is also very helpful."
"Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages is a leader because it provides full architecture of servers, machines, and operating systems."
"I find Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages compatible with cloud services such as AWS."
"Security features such as full disk encryption and firewall protection are, of course, important, in conjunction with server and storage."
"The biggest advantage that I found in GitLab is that I have all the control of my code in house."
"When I think of the advantages of Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages, the very broad community support comes to my mind; most of the questions are very quickly and reliably answered, and that is in fact better than what we face with AlmaLinux, which is more of a niche type of operating system."
"Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages offers good security from the first minute of use and is better than Windows for me."
"WorkSpaces Manager automation has greatly impacted our team's workflow and the client's experience, as the client experience is now excellent and our internal team has less work, making life significantly easier."
"The best features that WorkSpaces Manager offers are its centralized workspace management, user and role management, access control, resource organization, and visibility into workspace users."
 

Cons

"Working with text documents or the equivalent of MS Word, particularly .odt files, is a major challenge on Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages."
"Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages could be improved in two key areas: security and file management."
"Because of the community involvement, I mentioned that at some point I get stuck and need to rely on the community and either work out my own solutions."
"Emphasizing improvements for Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages, I note that it is a bit bloated right now; it could be more lean with supported packages."
"Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages is not my main operating system."
"I think we don't like Kernel Live Patches on Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages."
"User interface is an area where Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages could improve."
"WorkSpaces Manager's multi-region management could be stronger."
"I think WorkSpaces Manager could be improved with more automation, real-time capabilities, analytics, easier configuration, proactive notifications, and better integration with existing enterprise tools."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
43%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages?
I use the free distribution because the free version is sufficient for me. The price is good for me.
What needs improvement with Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages?
Certainly, there are scopes for improvement specifically for Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages. The GUI needs to be improved. In certain cases, I have found that Jupyter Not...
What is your primary use case for Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages?
Kernel Livepatch is not something I am particularly aware of in Ubuntu 20 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS) | Support by SupportedImages. My systems team would be looking at that. I am primarily focused on develo...
What needs improvement with WorkSpaces Manager?
WorkSpaces Manager's multi-region management could be stronger. Managing WorkSpaces across different AWS regions from a single unified point still has some friction. Deeper integration with AWS...
What is your primary use case for WorkSpaces Manager?
My main use case for WorkSpaces Manager is to manage, automate, and optimize our AWS WorkSpaces across multiple environments and multiple clients, covering automation, provisioning, de-provisioning...
What advice do you have for others considering WorkSpaces Manager?
WorkSpaces Manager automation has greatly impacted our team's workflow and the client's experience. The client experience is now excellent, and our internal team has less work, making life ...
 

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