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reviewer2297046 - PeerSpot reviewer
Tech Advisor at a energy/utilities company with 51-200 employees
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Helps to create clusters but needs to incorporate a feature similiar to GNOME system monitor
Pros and Cons
  • "We use RHEL in our infrastructure, which consists of VM and Linux. We use it to create clusters."
  • "I would like to see the GNOME system monitor feature, which shows CPU usage and other aspects. It will help to save time."

What is our primary use case?

We use Red Hate Enterprise Linux in our infrastructure, which consists of VM and Linux. We use it to create clusters. 

What needs improvement?

I would like to see the GNOME system monitor feature, which shows CPU usage and other aspects. It will help to save time. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Red Hate Enterprise Linux for eight years. 

How are customer service and support?

We have a separate team that handles any issues. We inform them whenever we encounter issues. 

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What other advice do I have?

I would like to see user training sessions that last about one to two hours on new features and releases. 

We have a separate team that creates dashboards for us. I rate the product a seven out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer2588328 - PeerSpot reviewer
Linux technical leader at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Real User
Has specific security checks that are beneficial
Pros and Cons
  • "The security features are the most valuable."
  • "Risks, for example, specific to Linux, need improvements."

What is our primary use case?

I use Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for its specific security features.

How has it helped my organization?

Red Hat Enterprise Linux has specific security checks that are beneficial. We follow its support and it helps with security verification.

What is most valuable?

The security features are the most valuable. The long-term support for weekends is also beneficial.

What needs improvement?

Risks, for example, specific to Linux, need improvements.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Red Hat Enterprise Linux a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer2197248 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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A stable and easy-to-use product that is much simpler than other tools
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is easy to use."
  • "The solution should provide demos so that users can learn to use it and improve their environments."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product to use the virtual servers.

What is most valuable?

Compared to Windows, the solution is much simpler. The product is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

The solution should provide demos so that users can learn to use it and improve their environments.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for three to four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have no complaints about the stability. It is good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have no complaints about the scalability.

What other advice do I have?

We use the on-premises solution because we work for the government. We cannot use the cloud version because we have to maintain confidentiality. We are using versions six, seven, and eight. We also use Windows in our organization. Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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