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Viktor Dolyna - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engineer at Integrity
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Easy to use and offers good documentation
Pros and Cons
  • "There's ample documentation available for most features, and I find it straightforward to use."
  • "Stability could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

I built some application servers on it, like Wi-Fi. I also use it for configurations of servers. 

What is most valuable?

I like that it is free. 

There's ample documentation available for most features, and I find it straightforward to use.

What needs improvement?

Stability could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for several years. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I don't need the scalability aspect. 

There are around 10 end users using this product in our company. There are around 40 servers of Ubuntu servers in my company.

How are customer service and support?

We don't need the support. We can easily find answers on the internet. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not complex. 

What about the implementation team?

I usually can do it by myself. For the deployment process, I created some virtual machines because I usually use some virtual machines for my servers. After that, I downloaded the appropriate image of Ubuntu and deployed it.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It's free. I haven't paid for a license. And we can manage all our servers by ourselves.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. I would recommend using the product. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1393893 - PeerSpot reviewer
Embedded Engineer at a engineering company with 11-50 employees
Real User
A stable solution that is free of cost and provides good customer support
Pros and Cons
  • "I use Ubuntu Linux to update some drivers related to some of my work."
  • "Ubuntu Linux does not easily detect the drivers of new devices, and you need to do some trial and error for some of the third parties porting into it."

What is most valuable?

I use Ubuntu Linux to update some drivers related to some of my work.

What needs improvement?

Windows can automatically detect the drivers of new devices, and you can easily use them in the Windows system. Ubuntu Linux does not easily detect the drivers of new devices, and you need to do some trial and error for some of the third parties porting into it.

Ubuntu Linux should improve its embedded hardware so that users can work easily. In order to use multiple embedded devices with Ubuntu Linux, I need to add some device drivers.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for three to four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Around three to four people are using the solution in our organization.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's technical support is good. We get quick answers to our queries on Ubuntu forums.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We switched from Windows to Ubuntu Linux because of the cost. If I want to buy a Windows license, it will take thousands of rupees in Indian currency, but Ubuntu Linux is free of cost.

What about the implementation team?

The solution's installation hardly takes a few minutes, depending on the software size.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We are using Ubuntu Linux free of cost, and there is no licensing.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Before choosing Ubuntu Linux, I evaluated other options like CentOS. I felt Ubuntu Linux was good compared to other solutions in terms of support.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten.

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David-Henderson - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber security consultant at ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
The tool's deployment is simple but it needs to show battery percentage at the screen top
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool is stable. It can automate the updates like Microsoft."
  • "Ubuntu Linux needs to improve its stability. I would like it to show the battery percentage at the screen top."

What is our primary use case?

I was given a laptop with a dead SSD, so I replaced it. However, I couldn't reinstall Windows because I didn't have the original license key. I opted for Ubuntu Linux, which worked. 

What is most valuable?

The tool is stable. It can automate the updates like Microsoft. 

What needs improvement?

Ubuntu Linux needs to improve its stability. I would like it to show the battery percentage at the screen top. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Ubuntu Linux's stability a nine out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never used technical support yet. 

How was the initial setup?

Ubuntu Linux's deployment is very simple and takes a day to complete. You need to reboot it regularly. To do the deployment, you need to download and launch it. 

What about the implementation team?

I did the deployment myself. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten. My organization uses Windows, but its employees use Ubuntu Linux on their personal machines. It shows that Ubuntu Linux is undoubtedly better. 

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Madhurya Dutta - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Associate at GNRC Hospitals
Real User
Stable OS and suitable for low-end devices
Pros and Cons
  • "I like its computation speed compared to Windows and other similar features."
  • "Sometimes certain tasks are challenging due to issues with the command-line interface. Users who prefer Windows may find it difficult to transition to Linux."

What is our primary use case?

I use Ubuntu Linux as my primary operating system on my personal device.

What is most valuable?

Firstly, it's open source, and secondly, I like its computation speed compared to Windows and other similar features.

What needs improvement?

Sometimes certain tasks are challenging due to issues with the command-line interface. Users who prefer Windows may find it difficult to transition to Linux. So, I believe Linux could enhance its user interface to make it more user-friendly for a wider range of users.

Therefore, I suggest improving the user interface.

In additional features, I would like to add an additional software store alongside the existing one. Similar to the Microsoft Store, it offers a wide range of software options.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it since 2016. I am using version 22.0 LTS.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux have two types of releases. The first one is LTS (Long Term Support), and they also release short-term support versions every nine months. I mostly prefer the LTS version because they are the most stable.

How are customer service and support?

I have utilized community forums for VMware-related queries.

How was the initial setup?

For the general public, I don't think it's easy because most OS installations are typically handled by engineers or service center guys. So, for non-technical users, it's similar to installing Windows or any other operating system.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Ubuntu Linux is free for personal use, including business use. However, if you require enterprise-level support from their team, you need to pay a subscription fee. Ubuntu offers custom pricing that may vary based on the business requirements.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

When I started using it initially, it had better accessibility and speed. I have a low-end laptop with an AMD processor that doesn't work well with Windows. So, I chose Ubuntu Linux as it works efficiently on that device too.

What other advice do I have?

You should give Ubuntu Linux a try. I would give it a ten. It's the best, in my opinion.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Lead DevOps Engineer at Etisalat
Real User
Very stable and easy to manage
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the most valuable features of Ubuntu Linux is how easy it is to manage. We have some monitoring solutions, so those applications are running on top of Ubuntu. So far, the applications are running in a way that's very stable, compared to other Linux versions and flavors. In terms of redundancy and the command line, it's very easy to manage."
  • "Ubuntu could be improved with more container integration and orchestration of those containers. We are looking to have more cloud-based solutions, like Docker, and container-based solutions, or Kubernetes-based solutions integrated with Ubuntu. Instead of going for VMs, we would like to have more container-based solutions on top of Ubuntu."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use Ubuntu to run and manage our monitoring solutions and applications. 

This solution is deployed on-premises. 

What is most valuable?

One of the most valuable features of Ubuntu Linux is how easy it is to manage. We have some monitoring solutions, so those applications are running on top of Ubuntu. So far, the applications are running in a way that's very stable, compared to other Linux versions and flavors. In terms of redundancy and the command line, it's very easy to manage. 

What needs improvement?

Ubuntu could be improved with more container integration and orchestration of those containers. We are looking to have more cloud-based solutions, like Docker, and container-based solutions, or Kubernetes-based solutions integrated with Ubuntu. Instead of going for VMs, we would like to have more container-based solutions on top of Ubuntu. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Ubuntu for maybe four to five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is very stable, compared to other Linux versions. We are satisfied with the performance. 

We have five support engineers to maintain this solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable. 

There are less than 20 end users of Ubuntu Linux in our organization. We don't have plans for expansion right now because we already have our requirements met, in terms of capacity. 

How are customer service and support?

We haven't contacted technical support recently, but I think we did in the beginning. It was good. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We switched to using Ubuntu Linux because it comes with a lot of new features. They are coming out with new releases and a lot of integrations. We have seen most of the applications work very well on top of Ubuntu, so we thought it was a good solution to go ahead with. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation was very easy, not complex at all. We could manage it alone and we didn't have any issues. It took less than 30 minutes. 

What about the implementation team?

We implemented this solution through an in-house team. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten, and I would recommend it to others. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Narender Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at iLenSys Technologies Pvt Ltd
Real User
Top 5
Open-source, scalable, stable, and has good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is very easy."
  • "More security features are needed to protect the current file system to prevent attacks."

What is our primary use case?

Ubuntu Linux is primarily used for applications. 

We use phpMyAdmin and an ISO Index, both of which run on Ubuntu Linux.

What is most valuable?

In Ubuntu, we use both the application and the storage. Those are the features we use frequently. We also use process management, which is how the process runs over the Ubuntu for the applications, which we review. If there is an issue with the processing, we will then troubleshoot and make it live.

What needs improvement?

The security features need improvement. They need more security features.

More security features are needed to protect the current file system to prevent attacks.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Ubuntu Linux for seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is a stable solution. It is stable enough.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is a scalable product.

We are working with medium-sized businesses. 

This solution is not used by everyone; only a few developers will use Ubuntu to deploy the code and make the application live.

How are customer service and support?

I am satisfied with the technical support. I use technical support when I have issues, and they help with that.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Ubuntu Linux is an open-source product. It's not expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to anyone who is thinking about using it.

I would rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Lead Desktop Support Technician at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
Stable and doesn't use a lot of resources
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu doesn't use a lot of resources. So I think that's pretty cool. It's totally like Microsoft."
  • "Ubuntu might work for a bigger company, but I don't think so. Again, you would have to get the right people to do it. You need somebody technical. If you have a bunch of people who aren't technical, then it is just going to be a headache trying to get a feel for it or teach them."

What is our primary use case?

I'm not doing coding with Ubuntu or the whole shorthand thing. I use the browser and stuff like that. I use it the way it's intended. If I download an ISO or particular distro, I use it, and if I don't like it, I find another one.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu doesn't use a lot of resources. So I think that's pretty cool. It's totally like Microsoft.

For how long have I used the solution?

I started using Ubuntu this year, so not very long.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is stable. It's now on the 16th edition I think, which just recently came out. I have a paid education license. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu might work for a bigger company, but I don't think so. Again, you would have to get the right people to do it. You need somebody technical. If you have a bunch of people who aren't technical, then it is just going to be a headache trying to get a feel for it or teach them. Microsoft is easier. You can do this, do that, implement, push it out, or whatever. 

How are customer service and support?

I never had to reach out to tech support for anything. Usually, I can find what I need by Googling it and getting an answer from the online community.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I've used a few different Linux distributions, but I didn't like the look and feel. So I don't like the other version. I forget what the other version is. There are two other versions. X Force is the blank version. I don't like that version. And I don't really like Gnome, either. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. You mount the ISO, download the ICE route, and run it on whatever you want to run it. If you want to try it out, you try it out. If you want to install it, you install it. Blow away your geo part chips, and that's it.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Ubuntu Linux nine out of 10. I can't really say much about using it for server purposes, and I don't know anybody who would deploy Ubuntu in a user environment. Most people are not technical, so that's not something they want to deal with. 

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MdZaman - PeerSpot reviewer
IT manager at a agriculture with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 10
A stable solution which is easy to install, but lacks local support and is less user-friendly than Windows
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "The solution is not user-friendly in comparison with Windows."

What is our primary use case?

We use the latest version of the solution.

It is useful for running our personal applications. 

What needs improvement?

The solution is not user-friendly in comparison with Windows. It should be more so. 

We used the technical support of Microsoft Windows, as Ubuntu does not offer any support of its own. It would be nice to see local support. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Ubuntu Linux for eight years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

How are customer service and support?

Ubuntu does not offer local tech support, thus necessitating that we take advantage of Microsoft Window's. 

How was the initial setup?

The solution is easy to install.

What about the implementation team?

The installation can be handled on one's own. 

Only a single person is required for the deployment. Specialized skills are not required. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We do not incur a licensing fee for the solution, as we make use of the free version. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Windows is a more user-friendly solution than Ubuntu Linux. 

What other advice do I have?

I would not recommend the solution to others, but Windows instead. 

We only have 15 users making use of the solution in our organization.

I rate Ubuntu Linux as 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.
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