It is useful for web servers, email servers, and file servers. I am using its latest version.
Executive Director at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Open-source, easy to use, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "It is open-source, secure, and easy to use."
- "It can have more security."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
It is open-source, secure, and easy to use.
What needs improvement?
It can have more security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for 20 years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable. We currently have around ten users. We don't have any plans to increase its usage.
How are customer service and support?
I am satisfied with their technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used FreeBSD.
How was the initial setup?
Its initial setup is straightforward. It took about 20 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did it myself. We have a team of six engineers for deployment and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is open-source. We don't have to pay for its license.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Ubuntu Linux a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Cybersecurity Consultant at SecuriCIP
A stable solution for collecting third-party logs with a firewall
What is our primary use case?
We configured it as a third-party log collector, receiving Postfix gateway logs. Additionally, we removed the on-site and electric agents. I use it for a unified firewall solution and have installed an identification package and other similar tools.
What needs improvement?
The solution's stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for three months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
We never had issues with support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Kali Linux before.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy and takes an hour to complete. To deploy, download the ISO file and put it in a firmware and configuration server.
What about the implementation team?
I deploy the solution by myself.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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