Red Hat Satellite is a powerful system management tool that is designed to enable users to maximize the effectiveness of any Red Hat infrastructure solutions that they wish to deploy. It can automate most of the management tasks that administrators would otherwise have to manually perform. This enables businesses to avoid the possibility that human error is going to in some way reduce the efficiency of their operations. Additionally, it increases an organization’s ability to address all of its strategic business needs effectively. It can be used across a wide variety of environments that include physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
Product | Market Share (%) |
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Red Hat Satellite | 9.2% |
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform | 16.6% |
Microsoft Configuration Manager | 11.8% |
Other | 62.4% |
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Category | Configuration Management | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
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Comparison | Red Hat Satellite vs Microsoft Intune | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | Red Hat Satellite vs Microsoft Configuration Manager | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
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Microsoft Intune | 4.1 | 9.9% | 94% | 298 interviewsAdd to research |
Microsoft Configuration Manager | 4.1 | 11.8% | 91% | 83 interviewsAdd to research |
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 6 |
Midsize Enterprise | 5 |
Large Enterprise | 13 |
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 146 |
Midsize Enterprise | 150 |
Large Enterprise | 753 |
Red Hat Satellite Benefits
Some of the ways that organizations can benefit by choosing to deploy Red Hat Satellite include:
Red Hat Satellite Features
Reviews from Real Users
Red Hat Satellite is a highly effective solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Two major advantages it offers are its integration suite and its advanced patch management capabilities.
Jayasunder S., the principal architect at Wipro Limited, writes, “It's really integrated with agencies that have core systems and other core management platform products or IBM products. You don't need to depend on any third party. It's a complete solution for patch and configuration management when integrated with the existing system.”
Erik W., the senior Enterprise Engineer at a transportation company, says, “The patch management and insights connector are great. Patch management has enabled us to patch every month, keeping abreast of critical and important patches, view where things are lacking, and generate plans to mitigate issues. Due to the work being done in a tool, reporting allows us to see what has been done to what servers.”
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Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
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Pre-Sales Engineer at Teknei | 5.0 | We offer Red Hat solutions focusing on reliability and flexibility through Satellite, which excels in managing complex configurations and updates. While migrations could be simpler, the substantial ROI and error reduction significantly enhance our service quality. |
IT Manager at Axis Securities Limited | 4.0 | I use Red Hat Satellite primarily for patch management of our systems. Its most valuable aspects are its support, simplicity, and effectiveness in managing patches, although the initial setup can be somewhat tricky. Overall, it's an essential tool for us. |
Manager of IT Infrastructure & Data Center Operations at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees | 4.5 | I use Red Hat Satellite to manage workloads and updates. It's effective for security patching, though it could improve third-party tool support and expand OS coverage. I've seen a return on investment over three years without exploring alternatives. |
Tech lead at Linux Plus Information Systems | 4.0 | I used Red Hat Satellite to manage RHEL environments, appreciating its offline patching feature. However, I found its automation capabilities lacking and would welcome integration with tools like OpenShift or Ansible. Red Hat offers clearer documentation than competitors like Oracle. |
Network Administrator at Tommy Bahama | 4.0 | I use Red Hat Satellite mainly for patching around 92 Linux hosts. It allows me to manage numerous servers from a single console, track security issues, and maintain monthly patching. However, documentation improvements could enhance usability across different versions. |
IT Consultant at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees | 5.0 | Red Hat Satellite simplifies patch and update management, reducing security risks and ensuring system stability. It effectively manages software lifecycle but could improve with a cache solution and better integration for a seamless cross-platform management experience. |
Principal Analyst - AIX and Linux at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | We use Red Hat Satellite for content view creation and uniform patching of RHEL landscapes. Despite its expensive cost and frequent updates, it offers ROI through consistent patch deployment. We previously relied on RHN for updates, considering Katello and Foreman. |
Lead Engineer Datacenter, Security, and Automation at Converge Global Concept Technologies | 4.5 | I use Red Hat Satellite for managing my Red Hat infrastructure, valuing its Internet isolation for critical environments. Improvements include expanding Linux platform compatibility and enhancing the dashboard's usability and functionality for both business and technical users. |