Oracle Linux Reviews

My main use case for Oracle Linux is for hosting, deploying applications, and running servers.

A specific example of an application I have deployed using Oracle Linux is our currently deployed Kubernetes cluster.

In addition to my main use case, I also deploy daily applications on Oracle Linux that are utilized regularly.

Oracle Linux offers several best features in my experience, including regular updates for the operating system and patches, as well as providing the latest versions for applications and good support with other applications and software.

Regarding the regular updates and good support with other applications, Oracle Linux receives updates whenever Ubuntu updates come out, and concerning application upgrades, whenever new applications such as reference software like Netstat or Telnet become available, they also receive the latest updates on Oracle Linux.

Oracle Linux has positively impacted my organization because before using it, we were using Windows Servers, and now we are currently saving money as Oracle Linux is cheaper than Windows.

I estimate that we are saving 50 to 60 percent after switching to Oracle Linux, as Windows is not as secure and is more costly. We also have to pay for licensing with Windows, but we do not have to pay for licensing with Oracle Linux.

Oracle Linux can be improved because it does not provide more applications and software compared to Amazon Linux or Ubuntu, and it can also be more stable and support more organizations.

I chose 8 out of 10 because it can be more secure, more scalable, more stable, and provide more applications and software in Oracle Linux.

I have been using Oracle Linux for the last six months.

Oracle Linux is stable in my experience, but it can be improved.

The scalability of Oracle Linux for my workloads has been good, as I have not experienced any downtime or problems.

I have not reached out to customer support yet, but I think that customer support would be good.

Previously, I was using Windows, which was costlier, which is why I switched to Oracle Linux.

I have seen a return on investment since we switched from Windows to Oracle Linux, with approximately 50 to 60 percent savings.

My experience with pricing and setup cost for Oracle Linux is that the setup is easy, and regarding pricing, it is cheaper than Windows.

Before choosing Oracle Linux, I evaluated other options based on the reviews and ultimately chose Oracle Linux.

My advice for others looking into using Oracle Linux is that if someone wants a cheaper solution to host and deploy applications on servers and use machines as servers at a lower cost while needing a stable and scalable solution, they can use Oracle Linux.

I rate Oracle Linux an eight out of ten.

Public Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Our main use case for Oracle Linux is related to the RBI's NGCP application, which is a Next Generation Core Banking platform. Apart from that, some of the Oracle OGL projects are what we are using this for.

From the stakeholder perspective, if we receive any request to provide Oracle Linux, then accordingly, we will install it and hand it over to the stakeholder.

Recently, we have been using Oracle EBS for inventory management purposes in one of the applications. Apart from that, it is also used for raising procurement requests, so we have provisioned the infrastructure on the Oracle Linux VM for that.

Oracle Linux has positively impacted our organization by being more specific with respect to application compatibility. We are specifically using Oracle Linux because of the dependencies, package dependencies, and compatibility dependencies it provides, and from the performance perspective, it delivers well.

In terms of specific improvements, we are definitely not experiencing any performance issues with respect to Oracle Linux. Additionally, it is more compatible with respect to our applications.

The best features Oracle Linux offers are its user-friendly design and application-centric approach. Whatever core features are required for the application to be used by Oracle, we are getting that through the Oracle Linux VM.

When I refer to it as user-friendly and application-centric, I am referring to its architecture perspective or from the command perspective, where I can say it is more friendly with respect to the user.

We are definitely getting good performance with respect to the Oracle Linux VMs. Also, as per the application requirement, it is more compatible with those specific applications, and that is why we are using it.

Currently, I have not found anything which I can add here because whatever experience we are getting through Oracle Linux is great, and we have not experienced any specific things that I can add here.

With respect to the security or the cybersecurity perspective, improvements could be considered. However, I feel the overall package which is bundled already has the necessary mitigations with respect to Oracle.

We have been using Oracle Linux for the last five-plus years, and during that time, we are mostly working with Oracle Linux 9.

Oracle Linux is stable in my experience.

In terms of scalability, I can say it is good because we can use it as per the requirement, and we do not face any issues with respect to scalability.

The customer support for Oracle Linux is good, and as of now, we have not faced any issues with respect to customer support. I would rate the customer support for Oracle Linux as a ten.

Previously, we were using a combination of OS flavors, which includes Ubuntu and also RHEL. It was not just dependent on Oracle Linux.

We have definitely seen a return on investment with Oracle Linux, as the count of employees required for management is less. Additionally, as I mentioned, it is user-friendly, so we can say there is a saving with respect to resource costing.

We have taken subscription-based licenses for Oracle Linux, and accordingly, we are managing it.

Before choosing Oracle Linux, we evaluated other options including Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS, and Rocky Linux.

On a scale of one to ten, I give Oracle Linux a nine.

I choose a nine because I think there is always a scope for improvement with respect to anything, feature-wise, such as security, performance, or compatibility.

With respect to Oracle Linux's AI capabilities, I think governance and security are important because the CVEs that we are getting need to be mitigated on time. Whatever related package versions are involved, those have been getting upgraded on time to mitigate any security risk.

Regarding Oracle Linux's AI capabilities, I feel it is giving the correct output, but I still feel there is a scope for improvement.

My recommendation to others reading reviews is that having application compatibility is the main parameter that we are looking for with respect to Oracle Linux.

On-premises

My main use cases for Oracle Linux are ERP. I am using Oracle Linux for ERP purposes.

I find everything useful in this tool, as we are currently using Finance, Material Management, and Supply Chain. All of these features are beneficial.

Oracle Linux can be improved by making it more user-friendly.

The interface and some features need improvement. The interface is very important. Sometimes, there is a very lengthy process to generate a single report. The customization also needs development.

There should be more customization allowed for the system. There are some limitations as we cannot customize the system according to our needs. We have to use the standard features which are not always suitable for our business. Despite these limitations, we continue to use it.

I have been working with Oracle Linux for the last four to five years.

I consider Oracle Linux to be stable software. It is stable, proactive, and secure.

The biggest advantage and benefit of Oracle Linux is its stability, proactivity, and security.

Regarding scalability, I would rate Oracle Linux between five to six.

Regarding technical support and customer support, I have contacted them and would rate it 8 out of 10.

Positive

It is not critical to set up Oracle Linux.

When considering the value for money with Oracle Linux, I believe there is definite value.

I have no experience with Oracle APEX or with Oracle ODI, but we are planning to move from Oracle EBS to Fusion.

I am not using the DTrace comprehensive dynamic tracing framework.

I am interested in taking an exam or getting certification from Oracle.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate Oracle Linux a 7.

Oracle Linux serves as a cost-effective alternative to RHEL for my organization. My main use case is that Oracle Linux is freeware for RHEL, and where RHEL is required, we use Oracle Linux.

For our product-based company, we use load testing tools that require generators. All generators have RHEL-based VMs, so we use Oracle Linux because it is freeware, whereas RHEL is subscription-based and requires a number of subscriptions. We use it for testing purposes and in the production environment, where we spin up more than 50 VMs and sometimes require 100 VMs, making it significantly more cost-effective.

Oracle Linux offers the best features because it is designed for enterprise edition and is freeware, which means it does not require any subscription, making it highly cost-effective.

The cost savings from using Oracle Linux have positively impacted my projects. As I mentioned, in a product-based company that requires multiple servers to generate load, purchasing RHEL subscriptions would cost considerably more. Using Oracle Linux has saved us substantial money since it does not require any subscription.

Oracle Linux has positively impacted my organization by making processes easier and helping reduce costs.

From a cost perspective, if I generate a load on 100 VMs, I would need 100 subscriptions for RHEL. Instead, we are using Oracle Linux, which is free. For stability, I am not facing any issues while using Oracle Linux.

Oracle Linux can be improved by making it more similar to RHEL. However, I do not have any specific suggestions for improvements.

I have been working in my current field for over six years. I have been using Oracle Linux for over five years.

The performance and stability of Oracle Linux are good, and I am not facing any issues while using it. Oracle Linux is stable.

We use Oracle Linux for auto-scaling, and it works efficiently.

There is no customer support for Oracle. I have not interacted with customer service.

Before using Oracle Linux, I used CentOS, which is also freeware for the RHEL family. When I use Oracle Linux, it is much smoother than CentOS.

I have seen a return on investment with Oracle Linux through money saved.

Before choosing Oracle Linux, I evaluated CentOS. I found Oracle Linux is better than CentOS.

If others require RHEL or RHEL family Linux, they should use Oracle Linux as it is truly useful and more similar to RHEL. I would rate this product nine out of ten.

Hybrid Cloud

Other

Our primary use case for Oracle Linux is that we are using it on Oracle Cloud. Our ERP is on Oracle Cloud as well. We downloaded a PDF to compare Oracle Linux with Ubuntu Linux for a vendor request on a project.

Our objective was to move from on-prem infrastructure to cloud infrastructure. By selecting Oracle Linux instead of Windows or Red Hat, we reduced costs significantly since Oracle Linux is free. 

Additionally, having Oracle application and operating system from the same vendor makes things easier and provides a single point of contact for resolution.

First of all, the cost is a significant advantage of Oracle Linux. The platform is stable, and there is no risk of viruses, unlike the Microsoft platform. We moved from Windows platform to Oracle Linux because it is free, leading to a reduction in costs. 

Also, since it's from the same vendor as Oracle applications, it's easier to manage issues, making not just the solution cost-effective but also streamlined in management.

The user interface for Oracle Linux could use improvement. Coming from a Windows environment, switching back to command-line interface is time-consuming. Having a user interface would make tasks easier, saving time by avoiding the need to remember command-line instructions.

We have been using Oracle Linux for more than a year now, and it has been stable without issues in our production database and application.

Oracle Linux is stable. I would rate its stability as eight or nine out of ten.

The technical support for Oracle Linux is just okay. It is not as helpful or friendly as their application support. The response is not as useful, and it could be improved.

Neutral

We were previously on Windows platform, and we moved to Oracle Linux since it is free and reduces costs.

I am unable to answer how the initial setup was as it was done by our implementation partner. They handled all the initial setup before handing it over to us.

Our implementation partner created all the virtual machines and handled the initial setup and migration project.

Oracle Linux contributed to reducing our operational costs by about ten percent by saving us from the operating system and license costs we would have had to pay Microsoft.

The cost of Microsoft OS is pretty high, and switching to Oracle Linux, which is free, reduced our costs by about 20% to 25%. For about ten servers, this was a significant saving.

The core engine of Oracle Linux is based on Red Hat, making it a stable solution quickly. It is relatively better for enterprise customers rather than individual users.

Oracle Linux is stable and cost-effective. I would rate the overall solution as eight out of ten. 

With improvements in support and user interface, Oracle Linux should continue to improve. I would recommend it depending on cost factors and enterprise suitability.

Public Cloud

Other

My main use case for Oracle Linux is to provision a VM and run applications or services.

A specific example of an application I run on Oracle Linux is revenue assurance and fraud management systems. Oracle Linux serves as the OS, while the application sits on the OS. We make use of some of the Linux packages that are residing on Oracle Linux to work with the application or the service. Oracle Linux also provides us with NFS and CIFS because we needed to have a central storage.

The best features Oracle Linux offers include being a Linux system designed for enterprise environments, and it is based off of Red Hat Linux, which makes it much more stable and also improves security.

The features of Oracle Linux have helped my organization because we have noticed fewer security incidents since it is a downstream of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. We get updates regularly, and we run our updates regularly, which leads to much fewer security incidents. Because it is a Linux system, we are able to get better uptime with our security patches.

Oracle Linux has positively impacted my organization by making it easier to manage and also being much cheaper than Red Hat because you do not have to pay for subscription licenses, leading to improvements and cost savings.

I wish Oracle Linux could improve its OVM because I want it to run HCI solutions where I can aggregate my local disks using technology such as vSAN, especially since Red Hat has discontinued RHEV for OpenShift.

I have been using Oracle Linux for eight years.

Oracle Linux is stable in my experience, as it is a downstream for Red Hat, making it much more stable and secure.

Oracle Linux's scalability is good because it can handle growth, as we use it in our services, and one of the services has grown from 20 to 30 servers.

My experience with customer support for Oracle Linux has been acceptable; I have had one or two opportunities to reach out to them, and the experience has not been bad.

I rate the customer support for Oracle Linux a six out of ten.

Positive

In addition to Oracle Linux, I also use Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Debian, so I have not stopped using other solutions.

I do not have any numbers or examples regarding a return on investment to share because I do not conduct any tests to be able to decide this, but I know for a fact that I do not have to pay for subscription or licensing, and because it is Red Hat-based, most people know how to use it.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Oracle Linux has been very positive because when it comes to licensing and the likes, as I said, it is a downstream of Red Hat, so you do not have to pay much for licensing or subscription. The only thing you have to pay for is support.

I did not evaluate any other option before choosing Oracle Linux; I just went for it.

I do not manage the system, but I manage the OS, so that is what I can provide.

The cost savings from using Oracle Linux come from the fact that since it is a downstream of Red Hat, you do not have to pay for subscription, while you enjoy most of the benefits of Red Hat, so we use it.

I would advise others looking into using Oracle Linux to try it, and if they are comfortable with it, then they can go ahead.

I gave this review an overall rating of seven out of ten.

On-premises

Other

My main use case for Oracle Linux at Deep System is that we are using it for big data.

In my main use case for Oracle Linux, it's based on Red Hat, and it's secure, reliable, and open source.

In my experience, the best features Oracle Linux offers include its unbreakable kernel system and security, along with reliability and stability.

The unbreakable kernel and the security features stand out for me because, in big data, anyone from outside cannot break my kernel, and we have a lot of inbuilt security, which has helped me with different things.

Oracle Linux provides many more features that I need to consider further.

Oracle Linux has positively impacted my organization because of its numerous features. It's a stable version that I use in an inter-cloud network, so I don't need to regularly update anything, and I don't need to expose my OS to the outside world, making this very positive.

Documentation for Oracle Linux is okay, and while user experience is good enough, it sometimes lags, so they can improve some areas there.

Oracle Linux has many features, but it is sometimes heavy, and the response from my Oracle Linux is a little bit laggy. This may be because my kernel is lower at 5.14, which is why it's not so fast and sometimes creates lag or has a longer response time.

I have been using Oracle Linux from the beginning of my job, which has been before 2024.

In my experience, Oracle Linux is approximately 95% stable.

Oracle Linux's scalability is designed for big data, so it may be scalable, but it takes a lot of resources and has many big data issues.

I actually don't need customer support for Oracle Linux at this time, but if I needed it, I would ask and share that experience.

Neutral

From the first day, we have been using Oracle Linux, but before that, we were using AlmaLinux for our cPanel hosting and CentOS for other uses. We are not using CentOS anymore because it is not updated.

Having used Oracle Linux, I can say money is saved because our server is working efficiently, and time is saved due to many inbuilt tools that help us since we are in the cloud network.

In terms of outcomes or benefits I've seen over the last year, we have more than 30 servers, and we only need to reboot one server while all other servers continue working fine, resulting in very low downtime, which is very helpful.

Before choosing Oracle Linux, I evaluated options such as AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux.

My advice for others looking into using Oracle Linux is that it's good for Oracle Database, and it has its own open-source model along with a few things that are different from others. I rate Oracle Linux 8 out of 10.

Private Cloud

Other

My main use case for Oracle Linux is to deploy Oracle WebLogic Server and other middleware services like Nginx, OHS, Oracle HTTP Server, SOA Suite, OSB services, and other service platforms.

I use Oracle Linux to orchestrate a bunch of other servers from a central one. I have Ansible that I can use to manage and orchestrate the other servers, manage their resources such as CPU and memory, and maintain an inventory of WebLogic Server and the other services deployed across the servers.

I do not use Oracle Linux distribution for AI capabilities at this moment.

Oracle Linux has positively impacted my organization because we have a stable platform, good performance, and good updates that provide us with security. It is a good impact.

Out of the features I am aware of, I think it is stable. It is a version of Linux that is very stable in my experience and has good updates. It is a good distribution.

I would not add anything else about the features.

I would not add more about the needed improvements, even small things I wish were different or easier.

There are no improvements needed for Oracle Linux that I have not mentioned yet.

I have been using Oracle Linux for about five years.

Oracle Linux is a good distribution with stability, good updates, and in all my experience over these five years that I have been using Oracle Linux in my field, I did not encounter any problems with the reliability of this platform.

Oracle Linux is stable.

Oracle Linux's scalability is good.

Before Oracle Linux, I previously used Red Hat Linux, but I do not know why the OS team changed the OS from Red Hat Linux to Oracle Linux or why they made this decision.

I rate Oracle Linux overall as a good distribution, so I can give it a nine or eight, and an eight is acceptable.

There may be something that I do not know about the distribution that could improve it, but I think eight is a good rating.

Oracle Linux is deployed in my organization in a private cloud with on-premise deployment infrastructure.

My advice to others looking into using Oracle Linux is that it is a good distribution of Linux that they can use.

Private Cloud

Other

Our clients are using Oracle Linux for core banking deployment and enterprise application deployment.

The solution works closely with the operating system kernel, which gives better performance in terms of multi-threading and a distributed database. We work based on Oracle specifications, and whenever there are critical patches and vulnerability tests, we update with the latest security patches. The collaboration with Oracle WebLogic and other Oracle tools enhances performance as well.

At this stage, we are uncertain about specific areas for improvement. There is support in place by Oracle, which is appreciated. AI could potentially optimize computing resources in the infrastructure side, especially in a multi-tier enterprise architecture.

We have been using Oracle Linux for more than five years.

The deployment of Oracle Linux is easy.

Oracle Linux is definitely stable. We are using it in a production environment.

We have not seen any scalability issues as we are running a considerable volume.

Customer service is good, but sometimes there are delays due to the criticality of the ticket.

Neutral

Previously, we were using other operating systems like Red Hat and SUSE Linux. We switched because we are using tightly coupled Oracle products, and Oracle Linux gives better performance.

It is easy to deploy.

The solution provides the best return on investment. It saves more than forty percent of resources.

Oracle Linux is affordable because it is open-source. However, if critical support is needed, payment is required.

We previously evaluated Red Hat and SUSE Linux.

Our overall experience with Oracle Linux is very positive. I would rate it a nine out of ten. While support can sometimes be delayed due to ticket complexities, Oracle Linux could benefit from new computing resource optimizations, possibly involving AI.

On-premises

We are using Oracle ERP and Oracle Database, and we have installed Oracle tools and applications on Oracle Linux in a virtual environment.

The advantages of Oracle Linux are that it is secure and provides end-to-end support from Oracle, from the operating system to the application ERP. This gives us peace of mind. Compared to Windows, we prefer Linux to safeguard ourselves from different kinds of attacks and viruses.

Our level of expertise is not high enough. I had to find someone experienced with Oracle Linux since Windows is easier to learn, and most people have hands-on experience with it. If there were educational programs or certifications locally available, it would add more benefits. Additionally, the compatibility with the newest processor models could be improved. It takes time for Oracle to test and then make it public that a processor is supported. We often have to use an older processor model to ensure compatibility with the operating system and our ERP.

I have been using Oracle Linux for the last four to five years.

Our environment is locally deployed, and there are no performance issues or latency problems. I find Oracle Linux very stable.

I rate the scalability at seven. Compatibility with the newest processor models takes time, which can impact scalability. Oracle should make the process faster, as we sometimes have to use a previous processor model to ensure compatibility.

Technical support is very good. I rate it a nine, keeping one point in reserve for anything that might come up in the future.

Positive

For the time being, the installation is straightforward. The main task is ensuring compatibility with new hardware, but once set up, we can use a master VM for our virtual environment.

For us, the return on investment is the peace of mind provided by Oracle Linux. Our team is comfortable using Oracle Linux as it integrates well with Oracle tools, making everything work seamlessly.

Oracle Linux is affordable. While ERP might be expensive, Oracle Linux and KVMs are not on the higher side.

I am satisfied with Oracle Linux and would rate it an eight out of ten. It is a good tool for our small company, and we've never encountered anything we couldn't do with it.

Private Cloud

Other