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Straightforward setup and good compatibility with some applications
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a scalable solution."
  • "There were some problems when updating the operating system, which affected the system as a whole."

What is our primary use case?

It is an operating system that is used for running some applications.

What needs improvement?

There were some problems when updating the operating system, which affected the system as a whole.

I would like functioning updates, which make sure that after installing the patches, everything is working as before.

Moreover, there is room for improvement in technical support.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a few years. I have been using version 8 of Oracle Linux.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Oracle Linux is a stable product, and I would rate the stability an eight out of ten because sometimes there are issues when installing patches or renewing licenses.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution. However, the number of users depends on the customer, sometimes several hundred, and sometimes the number of users is less than forty.

How are customer service and support?

The customer service and support team is okay, and it could be more responsive.

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

I used Solaris. We switched because Solaris is not fully developed as compared to Oracle Linux.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is okay. It took around three hours to install and run the operating system.

What about the implementation team?

We installed it in-house.

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

The customer usually buys the license, and it's a one-time purchase.

What other advice do I have?

I would definitely recommend using the solution.

Overall, I would rate the solution 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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Software Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
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Secure, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "Oracle Linux is a secure solution."
  • "The solution needs to improve there 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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