We are using Oracle Linux for our clustering system. We are doing many things with Oracle Linux and the Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager. I am using an Oracle database and an Oracle Linux-based operating system.
IT Manager with 1-10 employees
The best Linux operating system I have ever known; stable and strong
Pros and Cons
- "Oracle Linux has fulfilled all my requirements so far. It has very advanced features, especially the latest product for this Oracle in a cloud infrastructure."
- "I think the pricing could be improved to be more competitive."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I find the virtualization the most valuable. Oracle Linux is a very good product.
Oracle Linux has fulfilled all my requirements so far. It has very advanced features, especially the latest product for this Oracle in a cloud infrastructure.
On-premises we are using the Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager. It is very good software.
What needs improvement?
I think the pricing could be improved to be more competitive. I have been using Oracle Linux for a long time. At the moment, I'm trying to expand on our use cases and the GPL license we have is sufficient for that.
The technical support could be better, as well.
It would also be great if Oracle Linux had a desktop version. Right now, unline Windows 11 for example, Oracle Linux is server-based only.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Oracle Linux since 1990.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is the best Linux operating system that I have ever known. It is very stable and strong.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is very scalable. It is a very strong operating system.
How are customer service and support?
So far, I'm not using any external technical support. I'm maintaining my team very well.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward for me because I have been using Oracle Linux for a long time. The platform I used previously was Sun Microsystems, so it is not difficult for me to use Unix-based applications.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner

Chief Executive Officer CEO at IT CROWD S.A.S
Resource-light solution with binary compatibility
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the binary compatibility i.e. that Oracle Linux is 100% compatible with Red Hat Linux."
- "In the next release, I would like for Autonomous Linux to be available to all users so that the OS administration can be automated."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the binary compatibility i.e. that Oracle Linux is 100% compatible with Red Hat Linux. In addition, Oracle Linux uses fewer resources than Red Hat, so the maximum resources are available to applications.
What needs improvement?
In the next release, I would like for Autonomous Linux to be available to all users so that the OS administration can be automated.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for over twelve years.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously I worked with Red Hat Linux.
What other advice do I have?
I would give this product a rating of ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Sales Manager at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Stable, scalable, and low-cost solution
Pros and Cons
- "Very stable."
- "Technical support slow to respond."
What needs improvement?
Areas for improvement would be the manager and the use of case space coordinates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for nine years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This product is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support needs to improve their response time.
How was the initial setup?
Implementation was easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This is a low-cost solution.
What other advice do I have?
This is a good solution for implementation. I would rate this solution as ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Interim IT Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Superb technical support and excellent stability
Pros and Cons
- "I feel the stability to be the solution's best feature."
- "The licensing price could be better."
What is our primary use case?
We are using the latest version.
It is useful for running our applications.
What is most valuable?
I feel the stability to be the best feature.
What needs improvement?
The licensing price could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Oracle Linux for six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I feel the stability to be the solution's best feature.
How are customer service and support?
We have contacted technical support on a couple of occasions and found them to be fine, super in fact.
How was the initial setup?
I am not in a position to comment on the installation process. Another party handled this for us.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment and maintenance is all being monitored by another company.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution should have a better licensing price.
We pay a monthly subscription fee.
What other advice do I have?
There are 600 users making use of the solution in our organization.
I would certainly recommend the solution to others.
I rate Oracle Linux as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Simple to install, easy to use, and highly stable
Pros and Cons
- "Oracle Linux is very secure making it one of the most valuable features. Additionally, it is easy to manage."
- "Oracle Linux could improve by having more documentation."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Oracle Linux for our database.
What is most valuable?
Oracle Linux is very secure making it one of the most valuable features. Additionally, it is easy to manage.
What needs improvement?
Oracle Linux could improve by having more documentation.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux for approximately 12 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 100 users using this solution in my organization.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward because there are a lot of documents available to follow.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Oracle Linux a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Director at Calidad Systems Limited
Scalable, straightforward installation, but could be more secure
Pros and Cons
- "The installation is straightforward and it did not take very long."
- "The security and integration could improve."
What is our primary use case?
We use Oracle Linux as an operating system in my organization.
What needs improvement?
The security and integration could improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux for approximately two years.
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 is scalable.
We have approximately 10 people using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support could improve by being more knowledgeable, faster, and friendly.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward and it did not take very long.
What about the implementation team?
When you install Oracle Linux you will need to have help from consultants and integrators.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Oracle Linux a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT Infrastructure Engineer at a government with 5,001-10,000 employees
Easy to use, stable, and good support
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "The security could improve in the solution."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for business as an operating system for applications.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The security could improve in the solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Oracle Linux for many years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found the solution to be stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 1,000 users using this solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have been satisfied with the technical support from Oracle.
What about the implementation team?
We have a team of 10 that does the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for a license for this solution annually.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution.
I rate Oracle Linux an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Consultant at Rpc Data
Highly secure, free to use, lacking application integration
Pros and Cons
- "One of the main features of this solution is it is secure."
- "Most day-to-day applications are not native to this solution. You have to run an emulator or virtual machine, such as VMware to access these Windows applications."
What is most valuable?
One of the main features of this solution is it is secure.
What needs improvement?
Most day-to-day applications are not native to this solution. You have to run an emulator or virtual machine, such as VMware to access these Windows applications.
In a feature release, there could be better integration with applications from other operating systems.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for few years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I am the only one using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
Oracles' technical support is very good. Whenever you have a problem they are very quick to respond.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy, you need to do some updating and you are done. It takes approximately one hour.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is free.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution and I plan to keep using this solution in the future.
I rate Oracle Linux a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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