With Oracle Linux Ksplice specifically, we have organizations looking for minimum downtime. We're able to apply hot-patching at any time; once we've proven they're tested, ready to go, we don't need to take downtime to apply them.
Oracle Linux provides stability with minimal downtime, featuring Ksplice for hot-patching, strong security measures, and ease of installation. It promises 100% compatibility with Red Hat Linux but requires improvement in kernel updates and security fix speed. Cost-effective yet high in licensing, it faces challenges in support responsiveness and handling updates, which can result in unexpected downtime. Although cost remains a concern, its comprehensive support ensures end-to-end threat protection.
