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it_user366516 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Admin at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Compared to Windows, use is more stable and scalable; easy to manage.

What is most valuable?

SuSe has an offline repository in DVD media. It's easy to use, although not as easy as Ubuntu is.

The administration tools are very useful.

How has it helped my organization?

We use it as a webserver: DNS Server and LDAP server.

What needs improvement?

The updating package:

We had trouble installing packages outside of the repository.
There were often conflicts in the existing version;

A depends on B, B depends on C, and etc...so we must upgrade to C and B before installing A.

For how long have I used the solution?

Since 2010.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

So far the use is very stable and we've never experienced any constraints.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No.

How are customer service and support?

We do not pay for a subscription, so we do not get support. But out there, there are a lot of forums that can help us to solve the problem.

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

Previously, we used Microsoft products. The expensive license fees made us switch to open source.

Compared to Windows, use is more stable and scalable; easy to manage.

How was the initial setup?

Initial setup is straightforward. They have a very good GUI/user interface.

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

We're not subscribed to any support. So far, without a subscription, there are no obstacles.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We've tried some Linux distro.
Limited internet connection made us look for distros which have repository on DVD.
Ubuntu may be the best choice for beginners if you have reliable internet access.

What other advice do I have?

Look for products that have broad support and community, because it is very helpful when experiencing problems.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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it_user814464Systems Support Specialist at a hospitality company with 201-500 employees
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Although I would agree that Ubuntu is a good choice for beginners, I would not suggest using it in an enterprise environment. CentOS, fedora, or OpenSuse are better for learning enterprise level servers as I have found that most enterprise customers prefer RHEL or SLES over the debian based distros.

Aman_Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Software Engineer at Integra Micro Software Services
Real User
An efficient operating system with good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a stable platform."
  • "They should improve their educational portal."

What is our primary use case?

SUSE Linux Enterprise is an operating system for server workstations, desktop computers, and other platforms.

What needs improvement?

They should improve their educational portal. There should be a dedicated lab to learn about features similar to Red Hat's portal.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using SUSE Linux Enterprise for seven months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable platform.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product's scalability is better than DevSecOps. We have enterprise and medium customers using it.

How are customer service and support?

There are limitations in terms of getting administrative rights or comprehensive data support.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The installation and registration process was complicated because of security settings. We didn't receive support services to tackle the difficulties. It requires four to five executives for maintenance.

What other advice do I have?

I rate SUSE Linux Enterprise an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Head of Service at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
A solution which is easy to use and manipulate, performs well and secure
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to use, secure and allows for simple manipulation."
  • "In the next release it would be nice to see more integration and better automation of processses."

What is our primary use case?

The solution can be useful for operating systems, such as running certain applications. We use it as a community solution. 

What needs improvement?

In the next release it would be nice to see more integration and better automation of processes. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using SUSE Linux Enterprise for around 20 years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The performance is good. I am satisfied with it. 

How are customer service and support?

We have a maintenance contract with Oradist, which is the Oracle firm in Tunisia. 

How was the initial setup?

I was not involved in the installation. I am part of the development team, am responsible for the integration of our solution and belong to the BI team. I use Pentaho Business Intelligence and take advantage of the community.

What about the implementation team?

We have 16 people responsible for the deployment and maintenance. 

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

The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition. 

What other advice do I have?

While I don't install the solution, I use it as part of the development team.

The solution is easy to use, secure and allows for simple manipulation. 

I feel no need to modify the interface or GUI. 

The solution comprises our entire server. We have many people who make use of the solution. 

I recommend the solution to others, both SUSE OS and Oracle Database. 

I rate SUSE Linux Enterprise as a ten out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1692921 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Open-source, reliable, easy to use, and has good support
Pros and Cons
  • "It's a flexible solution."
  • "I would like to see GUI improved, it could be more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

SUSE Linux Enterprise is a critical component. We also use it with SUSE Rancher. 

This solution is used to run the master node of Kubernetes and Rancher, which are co-dependent, and it does not run on Windows.

What is most valuable?

It is very powerful and different from Windows.

It is very simple to use.

You don't have to click, you just enter the commands.

It's a flexible solution.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see GUI improved, it could be more user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using SUSE Linux Enterprise for seven months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

SUSE Linux Enterprise is a stable product.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is very strong. Many resources can be found on the internet.

They offer enterprise-level support, similar to Red Hat and SUSE.

We are satisfied with the technical support.

How was the initial setup?

If you are a technical person, the setup is easy, but if you are not, it can be quite complex.

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

Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source. If you require technical assistance, you will have to pay for it.

What other advice do I have?

I don't have a lot of experience with this solution, I have recently completed my MCA, as well as my internship.

I would rate SUSE Linux Enterprise a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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