Ubuntu Linux Reviews

I use it for self-service applications, containerization, security, and backup. There are so many use cases; I can't mention everything.

I find the terminal valuable for pasting some commands and using some software as well. It's probably called a terminal and shell environment.

There's nothing more to improve. I would just continue developing the functionality that is already implemented, maybe with more graphical implementation inside the OS. 

Additionally, a more secure implementation would be good.

I have used it for many years, maybe ten-plus.

There were stability issues at specific times.

Scalability is not key, however, I have to practice using it correctly.

I have also used macOS, Windows 2, Windows Server, Fedora, and many more. I find it more efficient than other systems, but I have to do what I want to do myself.

Initially, there was nothing complicated. It's easy since I have many years of experience with it. However, if I were a beginner with Linux, it could be completely disruptive compared to Windows. So, I would have to spend some time practicing with Linux to understand how it works and how I can accomplish the same tasks compared to Windows. Maybe one month, at least.

The setup cost is free.

Overall, I rate this solution ten out of ten.

Most of our customers use Ubuntu Linux to host their websites. We configure Apache or Nginx and troubleshoot them. If their applications are down, we check the servers. If the server goes down or there is an issue, we look into them.

Ubuntu Linux is user-friendly through the command line. The packages inside the repository are built-in, which allows for easy installation from the server environment without relying on third-party applications. Additionally, Ubuntu Linux supports remote troubleshooting via SSH, allowing connection from anywhere, which is beneficial for troubleshooting server issues.

We face minor issues with the regular upgrade; manual upgrades are required. There have been network configuration issues, specifically with netplan.yaml. Unlike CentOS, Ubuntu Linux lacks an easily accessible inbuilt repository where dependencies or packages are easily found.

I have been working with Ubuntu Linux for about one and a half years.

Deploying on-premises can take about twenty minutes, but with a good network, it can be faster. For cloud deployments via our jump servers, it takes less than ten minutes.

I have had no issues with the stability of Ubuntu Linux.

I find Ubuntu Linux scalable with no complaints.

The support can be tough as immediate answers are not always available. However, Ubuntu Linux has a comprehensive knowledge base for self-help.

Positive

We have experience using CentOS. It allows direct root login, offering root privileges immediately.

The initial setup of Ubuntu Linux is easy.

The cost is not much, and I am not sure about the licensing cost because a separate team handles it.

We have used CentOS and are familiar with it.

I would recommend using Ubuntu Linux as it is easy to handle. The biggest benefit is the ability to connect through SSH for remote troubleshooting. My total rating for Ubuntu Linux is ten out of ten.

On-premises

Other

Can you describe some of the use cases for this product and where or how it is used?

What are some of the most valuable features in your opinion with Ubuntu Linux?

What areas could be improved with Ubuntu Linux in your opinion?

Where can they continue to improve and where can they focus their energy moving forward regarding improvements?

Since you mentioned it was easy to install, how long does it take to deploy the product?

Can one person complete the deployment?

How would you rate their customer service or the technical support with Ubuntu Linux? Have you ever used it?

There is substantial documentation and community support available.

What would you say are some main differences between Ubuntu Linux and other Linux products that you have used?

Are you the only one who is maintaining it, or how many people maintain the product?

Can you describe any cost savings or productivity boosts you have realized by using Ubuntu Linux?

What are your thoughts on how Ubuntu Linux is priced?

Is CentOS something you used recently in the last year?

Do you still have experience with Windows and Linux products?

Which Linux products are you familiar with? Is it Ubuntu Linux, SUSE, Rocky, or some others?

Does it require a lot of maintenance?

How does Ubuntu Linux support your AI or machine learning projects?

Would you recommend Ubuntu Linux to others and why?

We can use the solution for browsing. We can also use it as a server and deploy and configure it as a file or web server. The use case depends on the user. I use it to deploy something which I want to test out. If I have to test out ELK Stack, I might use Ubuntu because it’s free.

The GUI is user-friendly.

The solution must provide more integrations.

I have been using the solution from time to time whenever I require it.

I rate the tool’s stability a nine out of ten.

I am using the solution for my personal needs. It is possible to increase the number of users depending on who uses it.

I have used Windows. I use Ubuntu only for testing purposes. Some things can only be tested on Linux.

The initial setup is straightforward. It takes 15 to 30 minutes to deploy the OS. The product can be used on the cloud as well. However, I have deployed it on my own laptop.

I deployed the solution myself. We have to follow the standard OS deployment process to deploy the tool. We do not need any consultation. We might need a live CD, or we can download the image from the Internet. We can boot from the USB and just follow the instructions. It will be deployed.

There is no licensing cost for the product.

Ubuntu improves its products every year. Earlier, the GUI was not good, so Ubuntu improved it. They have removed the complexity of the software. My recommendation depends on people’s use cases. If someone wants to test something that is more stable on Ubuntu, they can use the solution. They can use other Linux flavors like Red Hat, too. Overall, I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten.

On-premises

I have been using Ubuntu Linux as the primary operating system for our developers and many people we work with.

Ubuntu Linux is the most secure option on the market. For business-focused people, a Mac is preferred, but for developers, Ubuntu Linux is better. Ubuntu Linux's good desktop experience makes it easy to use even if you are not comfortable using the command line. It has excellent integration with development tools, including CI/CD and Atlassian products. Most of our code development occurs on Ubuntu Linux, and it integrates deeply with development pipelines, making it straightforward to manage. Additionally, Ubuntu Linux's parent company provides canonical pipelining for machine learning, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.

In the past, OpenOffice was a pain point on the Ubuntu Linux side, but now, because everything has moved to online platforms like Google Cloud or Microsoft Cloud, it's not a problem anymore.

I have been working with Ubuntu Linux for approximately fifteen years.

Ubuntu Linux is very stable. It works as expected without any major issues.

I have not contacted Ubuntu Linux directly. We had some communication through a customer where the canonical product was considered for machine learning, but not directly.

Neutral

We are a no Windows company, using Mac or Ubuntu Linux only.

I have deployed Ubuntu Linux hundreds of times. It can take from an hour to a few days depending on the server. However, scaling is straightforward without any issues.

Keep my review anonymous. I rate Ubuntu Linux as a ten out of ten; it's a perfect tool with no issues. The overall solution is rated ten out of ten.

On-premises

We use the solution as a backend production server. We run our Docker containers on Ubuntu. We mainly use it for automotive charging software.

The product is easy to use. I like the tool’s performance and availability.

The product must provide integrated security solutions. I use third-party security solutions now.

I have been using the solution for two to four years.

Currently, we are trying to implement our solution with the Kubernetes environment. We need horizontal scalability, not vertical. When we need more capacity, we add another server and distribute the load onto the new server.

We do not use support because the answers in the community forums are enough for us. If we gain more customers in the future, we might need support.

We were using Windows before. I like Ubuntu’s performance compared to Windows.

The setup is really straightforward. It is not complex. We develop DevOps scripts to deploy it. It takes only one or two hours. If the hardware is available, then it will take only one hour. We prepare the hardware environment and deploy the solution. After that, we deploy the Docker container environment. Then, we run the whole software. The product is deployed on-premises because we are still in the testing phase. We have a small number of customers. In the future, we will try to migrate to the cloud.

The product is cheap compared to Windows. We pay a yearly license fee. I rate the pricing a four out of ten.

I do my job directly on the terminal server. Ubuntu is a good choice. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

On-premises

We use Ubuntu Linux to manage various services, such as installing software like Python, PHP, and other server-side applications. Additionally, we install .NET and web applications using PHP, NGINX, and MySQL.

Ubuntu Linux stands out compared to others in terms of performance. Its smooth operation and ease of use make it a preferred choice for many users. With Ubuntu, managing tasks and troubleshooting errors is straightforward thanks to its user-friendly interface and comprehensive error alerting system. Ubuntu is an open-source platform that allows easy access to error logs, making identifying and addressing issues simple.

Ubuntu Linux is good for one to two years. We can easily identify the line numbers and everything we could be able to see. Additionally, we have stable and standard paths for root directories, so we can easily remember those folder setups.

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for six years. We are using the V18.04 and V20.04 of the solution.

We haven't experienced any downtime till today. I rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten.

The solution is scalable. We are using ECS for our backend, running ECS instances exclusively. Depending on the task requirements, we can easily scale up without limitations.
Around 15k users are using this solution. It is on autoscaling. We are maintaining load balancer. Whenever it writes automatically, it will spin up additional added sources.

The initial setup is simple and takes 10-15 minutes to complete. We can do it by simple commands. When writing a simple ML file, we can employ uncomplicated syntax. With Docker Hub, we can readily retrieve this operating system, and through simple commands, installation can be automated, upgrading to the latest version seamlessly.

The solution is in the dedicated hosting. We spin up training instances by writing simple comments.

The product is free of cost.

Typically, we disable automatic updates for production services. However, we enable auto-updates on our side in development environments. Even for free servers, we do not allow automatic upgrades for any new changes. This is because it may take some time to reflect, and sometimes the server fails health checks.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

We use the solution as a file server. We also run some applications.

The product’s stability is valuable. The interface is okay.

The user interface must be more user-friendly for non-technicians.

I have been using the solution for a few years.

I rate the tool’s stability a nine out of ten.

I rate the tool’s scalability a nine out of ten. We have more than 100 users.

I have used Windows. I switched to Ubuntu because of its stability.

The setup is easy for our technicians. The deployment takes one week. The product is cloud-based.

We deployed the solution in-house. We have technicians.

Stability is very important to us.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

The solution is used for sandboxing and testing. We also have our production servers in Linux sometimes.

The product is easy to access and deploy. There are a lot of communities that help administrators with any challenges. Good support is available over the Internet. It is quite helpful for creating any server. Many communities are working on the upcoming advanced features and making them easier for the end users.

The integration with other solutions like Apache is valuable.

Official support is low. We’re mostly dependent on community users. The vendor must provide an official support team. Administration is a challenge. We need good skills for implementation.

I have been using the solution for 10 to 12 years.

The product is quite stable. I rate the stability a nine out of ten.

The tool is scalable. I rate the scalability a nine out of ten. We usually publish our web servers on it. It is for production purposes. Five to six people from our organization are working on Linux administration. We also have developers developing applications on it.

We used CentOS. CentOS is now decommissioned, so we moved to Ubuntu Linux.

I rate the ease of setup a seven out of ten. Ubuntu is a command-line tool. It will be a bit of a challenge for new users. The cloud deployment takes four to six hours. If we already have VMs on-premise, we can deploy them in four to six hours. We just need to install an image and build it in. Nowadays, we have readymade images available as a container. It hardly takes one hour to get the server up and running. One person is enough for the deployment.

The solution is open-sourced.

If someone wants to create cheap servers, Ubuntu Linux is the best choice. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Hybrid Cloud

Ubuntu Linux is easy to start, and MicroK8s is easy to deploy. Plug into the back-end storage and networking is also easy.

It is good to start with 3-4 nodes, but hard to scale. For production grades like 20 or 100 nodes, we go with the RedHat for on-premise.

The support team is not good and needs to be improved. The user community is excellent and helpful, but some questions are unanswered. Also, stability and scalability could be improved.

I have been using Ubuntu Linux as an end user for six years.

The tool could be more stable.

The product’s scalability is not better. RedHat is better. We’ve more than ten users using this product. We plan to increase the usage when there is a requirement or specification.

The initial setup is easy. Deploying OS is fast and takes less than a day.

We can do the installation on a small scale without consultants, but when it comes to scale.

Ubuntu is an OS. You need the specification, storage, network, IP, etc., and deploy it by orchestration or just do the standalone installation infrastructure.

If the customer wants to start, there is no license required. It is all free, but they must purchase the production license.

Mostly, the product is on-premise, but in some cases, we managed to deploy applications in the cloud.

The solution is easy and simple to start because of complete documentation. When you go for production, we must purchase the hardware and OS license.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

On-premises