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MuhammadMwinchande - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer at NMB Bank Plc
Real User
Mar 4, 2022
Flexible, quick technical support, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "Oracle Linux's most valuable feature is flexibility."
  • "The technical support is good. Whenever I'm having an issue that cannot be resolved, I get in contact with Oracle and then they resolve it fast."
  • "Oracle Linux could improve by having better compatibility with other solutions. Some aspects of the configuration are difficult. I was using Oracle Linux on a Mac computer and it was very difficult to set up."
  • "Oracle Linux could improve by having better compatibility with other solutions."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Oracle Linux for databases.

What is most valuable?

Oracle Linux's most valuable feature is flexibility.

What needs improvement?

Oracle Linux could improve by having better compatibility with other solutions. Some aspects of the configuration are difficult. I was using Oracle Linux on a Mac computer and it was very difficult to set up.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Linux for approximately five years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have found Oracle Linux to be stable. I'm not receiving any issues when I use it, when I connect it to the other parts with the setup, it has been stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Oracle Linux has good scalability.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is good. Whenever I'm having an issue that cannot be resolved, I get in contact with Oracle and then they resolve it fast.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of Oracle Linux could be less expensive for those who are running a small freelance company, such as I do. We use the solution fully but the income that you're receiving is slow.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise others that are interested in implementing this solution to try it out. However, they need to know what they are doing first because if you don't know the solution well, you will not be able to implement it properly, and that will not yield correct results.

I rate Oracle Linux an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1002447 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Jan 6, 2022
The best Linux operating system I have ever known; stable and strong
Pros and Cons
  • "Oracle Linux has fulfilled all my requirements so far. It has very advanced features, especially the latest product for this Oracle in a cloud infrastructure."
  • "Oracle Linux is the best Linux operating system that I have ever known."
  • "I think the pricing could be improved to be more competitive."
  • "I think the pricing could be improved to be more competitive."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Oracle Linux for our clustering system. We are doing many things with Oracle Linux and the Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager. I am using an Oracle database and an Oracle Linux-based operating system. 

What is most valuable?

I find the virtualization the most valuable. Oracle Linux is a very good product.

Oracle Linux has fulfilled all my requirements so far. It has very advanced features, especially the latest product for this Oracle in a cloud infrastructure. 

On-premises we are using the Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager. It is very good software.

What needs improvement?

I think the pricing could be improved to be more competitive. I have been using Oracle Linux for a long time. At the moment, I'm trying to expand on our use cases and the GPL license we have is sufficient for that. 

The technical support could be better, as well. 

It would also be great if Oracle Linux had a desktop version. Right now, unline Windows 11 for example, Oracle Linux is server-based only. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Oracle Linux since 1990.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Oracle Linux is the best Linux operating system that I have ever known. It is very stable and strong.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Oracle Linux is very scalable. It is a very strong operating system.

How are customer service and support?

So far, I'm not using any external technical support. I'm maintaining my team very well.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward for me because I have been using Oracle Linux for a long time. The platform I used previously was Sun Microsystems, so it is not difficult for me to use Unix-based applications.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Chief Executive Officer CEO at IT CROWD S.A.S
Real User
Jan 5, 2022
Resource-light solution with binary compatibility
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the binary compatibility i.e. that Oracle Linux is 100% compatible with Red Hat Linux."
  • "The most valuable feature is the binary compatibility i.e. that Oracle Linux is 100% compatible with Red Hat Linux."
  • "In the next release, I would like for Autonomous Linux to be available to all users so that the OS administration can be automated."
  • "In the next release, I would like for Autonomous Linux to be available to all users so that the OS administration can be automated."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the binary compatibility i.e. that Oracle Linux is 100% compatible with Red Hat Linux. In addition, Oracle Linux uses fewer resources than Red Hat, so the maximum resources are available to applications.

What needs improvement?

In the next release, I would like for Autonomous Linux to be available to all users so that the OS administration can be automated.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for over twelve years.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously I worked with Red Hat Linux.

What other advice do I have?

I would give this product a rating of ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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Reviewer258 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sales Manager at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Dec 9, 2021
Stable, scalable, and low-cost solution
Pros and Cons
  • "Very stable."
  • "Oracle Linux is very stable."
  • "Technical support slow to respond."
  • "Technical support needs to improve their response time."

What needs improvement?

Areas for improvement would be the manager and the use of case space coordinates.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for nine years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Oracle Linux is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This product is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support needs to improve their response time.

How was the initial setup?

Implementation was easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

This is a low-cost solution.

What other advice do I have?

This is a good solution for implementation. I would rate this solution as ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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it_user1711344 - PeerSpot reviewer
Interim IT Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Dec 6, 2021
Superb technical support and excellent stability
Pros and Cons
  • "I feel the stability to be the solution's best feature."
  • "I feel the stability to be the solution's best feature."
  • "The licensing price could be better."
  • "The licensing price could be better."

What is our primary use case?

We are using the latest version. 

It is useful for running our applications. 

What is most valuable?

I feel the stability to be the best feature. 

What needs improvement?

The licensing price could be better. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Oracle Linux for six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I feel the stability to be the solution's best feature. 

How are customer service and support?

We have contacted technical support on a couple of occasions and found them to be fine, super in fact. 

How was the initial setup?

I am not in a position to comment on the installation process. Another party handled this for us. 

What about the implementation team?

The deployment and maintenance is all being monitored by another company.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution should have a better licensing price. 

We pay a monthly subscription fee. 

What other advice do I have?

There are 600 users making use of the solution in our organization. 

I would certainly recommend the solution to others. 

I rate Oracle Linux as an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer938901 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Nov 16, 2021
Secure, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "Oracle Linux is a secure solution."
  • "I am using Oracle Linux for running my personal and business applications."
  • "The solution needs to improve there their capability with most of the applications."
  • "The solution needs to improve their capability with most of the applications."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Oracle Linux for running my personal and business applications.

What is most valuable?

Oracle Linux is a secure solution.

What needs improvement?

The solution needs to improve there their capability with most of the applications.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Linux for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Oracle Linux has been scalable.

How was the initial setup?

The time and the number of people you need for the implementation depend on the project. If it is only a small project, then at least one Linux administrator would be fine. However, if it is a larger project, then you have to have a project manager and then at least two administrators.

What about the implementation team?

We have a team that does the implementation of the solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Oracle Linux an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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it_user1697031 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Oct 25, 2021
Simple to install, easy to use, and highly stable
Pros and Cons
  • "Oracle Linux is very secure making it one of the most valuable features. Additionally, it is easy to manage."
  • "Oracle Linux is very secure making it one of the most valuable features."
  • "Oracle Linux could improve by having more documentation."
  • "Oracle Linux could improve by having more documentation."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Oracle Linux for our database.

What is most valuable?

Oracle Linux is very secure making it one of the most valuable features. Additionally, it is easy to manage.

What needs improvement?

Oracle Linux could improve by having more documentation.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Linux for approximately 12 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is highly stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 100 users using this solution in my organization.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward because there are a lot of documents available to follow.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Oracle Linux a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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SAMUELMWANGI - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Calidad Systems Limited
Real User
Aug 16, 2021
Scalable, straightforward installation, but could be more secure
Pros and Cons
  • "The installation is straightforward and it did not take very long."
  • "The installation is straightforward and it did not take very long."
  • "The security and integration could improve."
  • "Technical support could improve by being more knowledgeable, faster, and friendly."

What is our primary use case?

We use Oracle Linux as an operating system in my organization.

What needs improvement?

The security and integration could improve.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Oracle Linux for approximately two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Oracle Linux is scalable.

We have approximately 10 people using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support could improve by being more knowledgeable, faster, and friendly.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward and it did not take very long.

What about the implementation team?

When you install Oracle Linux you will need to have help from consultants and integrators.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Oracle Linux a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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