My main use case for Oracle Linux is as a system administrator. A specific example of how I use Oracle Linux in my day-to-day work is supporting users and solving their issues.
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Streamlined administration has supported users efficiently and saved organizational costs
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The best features Oracle Linux offers are that it is easy to use. Once you have learned Oracle Linux, it is easy to teach others, and any other system has a help button. Oracle Linux has positively impacted my organization because it is a great tool and great software. It is efficient, for sure, and definitely provides cost savings, which are specific outcomes I have noticed in my organization since using Oracle Linux.
What needs improvement?
Oracle Linux improves every quarter with their enhancements. Fixing bugs quicker is something I wish they would focus on next. Getting their bugs resolved quicker is my primary concern regarding needed improvements.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux for 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I find Oracle Linux very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Linux's scalability is very, very good.
How are customer service and support?
Oracle Linux's customer support system is very good. Getting their bugs resolved quicker is an issue I have.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We had an in-house system before and switched to Oracle Linux.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment because definitely fewer employees were needed, time was saved, and we spent considerable money.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the pricing was high.
What other advice do I have?
Oracle Linux is a great tool, and I would give this advice to others looking into using it. I would rate this product an 8 out of 10.
Has improved security and reduced downtime through built-in tools and a reliable kernel
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Oracle Linux at Deep System is that we are using it for big data.
In my main use case for Oracle Linux, it's based on Red Hat, and it's secure, reliable, and open source.
What is most valuable?
In my experience, the best features Oracle Linux offers include its unbreakable kernel system and security, along with reliability and stability.
The unbreakable kernel and the security features stand out for me because, in big data, anyone from outside cannot break my kernel, and we have a lot of inbuilt security, which has helped me with different things.
Oracle Linux provides many more features that I need to consider further.
Oracle Linux has positively impacted my organization because of its numerous features. It's a stable version that I use in an inter-cloud network, so I don't need to regularly update anything, and I don't need to expose my OS to the outside world, making this very positive.
What needs improvement?
Documentation for Oracle Linux is okay, and while user experience is good enough, it sometimes lags, so they can improve some areas there.
Oracle Linux has many features, but it is sometimes heavy, and the response from my Oracle Linux is a little bit laggy. This may be because my kernel is lower at 5.14, which is why it's not so fast and sometimes creates lag or has a longer response time.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux from the beginning of my job, which has been before 2024.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In my experience, Oracle Linux is approximately 95% stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Linux's scalability is designed for big data, so it may be scalable, but it takes a lot of resources and has many big data issues.
How are customer service and support?
I actually don't need customer support for Oracle Linux at this time, but if I needed it, I would ask and share that experience.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
What was our ROI?
Having used Oracle Linux, I can say money is saved because our server is working efficiently, and time is saved due to many inbuilt tools that help us since we are in the cloud network.
In terms of outcomes or benefits I've seen over the last year, we have more than 30 servers, and we only need to reboot one server while all other servers continue working fine, resulting in very low downtime, which is very helpful.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Oracle Linux, I evaluated options such as AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using Oracle Linux is that it's good for Oracle Database, and it has its own open-source model along with a few things that are different from others. I rate Oracle Linux 8 out of 10.
Has reduced downtime and improved performance while maintaining high security during database and web administration
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Oracle Linux is server administration, and I typically use it for web administration, application, and database administration in my work.
A specific example of how I use Oracle Linux with my databases is to implement our core banking system, where I use MySQL and manage the database.
Regarding how I use Oracle Linux, we are currently facing challenges with WebLogic, and we are using Apache and WebLog from Oracle that add to our tasks.
What is most valuable?
Oracle Linux helps with security and management in my bench system because we have many features that we can use to implement security, such as the firewall, which we configure, and it also helps when someone has to access our resource or database, especially concerning cybersecurity.
The best features Oracle Linux offers for my organization stand out significantly in terms of security, particularly the firewall. The firewall in Oracle Linux helps my organization because it is reliable, offers ease of configuration, and is dependable to use.
Oracle Linux provides fast updates, and the best aspect is that we can update our server without interrupting our service, which is very important for business continuity. When we moved to Oracle Linux, we noticed more performance in our applications, making our business operations smoother.
Oracle Linux has impacted my organization positively by helping us reduce downtime, improving our performance, making our applications quicker, and increasing our security; we can fix problems easily with Oracle Linux.
What needs improvement?
I believe Oracle Linux could be improved, but I am very happy with it as it is.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux for around eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is stable for my organization.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Linux's scalability is excellent for our needs because our organization uses it for everything to achieve our goals.
How are customer service and support?
I have not had any recent experiences with the Oracle Linux support team; we are not currently using customer support, although I had an experience five years ago.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Oracle Linux, we used a different solution, and we switched because Oracle Linux improved our performance and helped us reduce downtime significantly.
What was our ROI?
To measure these improvements, I track cost savings and user satisfaction, both of which are essential metrics for us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Oracle Linux has been that it is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others looking into using Oracle Linux is that if they are seeking performance, security, and reliability, Oracle Linux is the best option for any business.
I rate Oracle Linux 9 out of 10.
Seamless integration and cost efficiency enhance operational effectiveness
What is our primary use case?
I have experience with Linux solutions.
What is most valuable?
The best features of Oracle Linux are repositories, support, and compatibility on Oracle database.
Oracle Linux's compatibility helps in integrating Oracle hardware and software effectively.
The updates are applied instantly once a CVE is identified, which makes it highly beneficial.
What needs improvement?
There is not any area that could be improved with Oracle Linux because it is very similar to Red Hat, and in our type of system, it cannot be achieved with other systems.
How are customer service and support?
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the technical support with Oracle as a 9.
I rate it a 9 because for some cases, the response time is not very high. They are a little slow to respond when we have problems; however, everything else was very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We evaluated SUSE Linux and Red Hat as other products.
The differences between Oracle Linux and SUSE Linux include the type of subscription, the value, and the compatibility, where Oracle Linux performs better.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup with Oracle Linux was very simple because it kept using the same installing type since the start, making it very simple to adapt everything.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In terms of pricing, Oracle Linux is the best benefit for the price compared to other licensing systems.
As for my experience with the pricing and licensing, I can say that as it's from the government, we conducted research about all the prices, and Oracle Linux was the best one available for what it can achieve.
What other advice do I have?
Delivers strong support for AI projects with quick deployment
What is our primary use case?
Since Oracle Linux is a very light software, it does not take time to deploy unless you have virtuals, or if you have containers you need to set up, which will take additional time. Installing and setting up Oracle Linux takes very few minutes.
Oracle Linux is very supportive in supporting my AI-driven projects and workloads.
How has it helped my organization?
The applications that we have deployed under Oracle Linux run optimally compared to environment we had hosted previously
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Oracle Linux is managing applications and managing application development on the cloud. It is more secure and easier to manage.
Oracle Linux is excellent software, and I rate its scalability an eight.
There are at least 42 people using Oracle Linux in my organization, and we have virtualized some servers where we have deployed eight VMs.
What needs improvement?
The area of Oracle Linux that needs improvement is related to updates. If they have updates, it should update itself without logging out your services.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have worked with Oracle Linux for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of Oracle Linux as very stable, at eight.
How are customer service and support?
Oracle has implemented a chatting AI which answers most questions effectively, but getting real customer service takes some time.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
How was the initial setup?
Oracle Linux is a bit easy to set up.
What other advice do I have?
I have a solution on-premises, and also on cloud for containers and orchestration.
The price of Oracle Linux is affordable, and you can download it for free. It is very available on the Oracle site, and it is an open solution.
Based on my experience, I would recommend Oracle Linux to other people anytime.
Overall, I rate this solution as the best solution at nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Provides outstanding performance and resource savings with effective customer service
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Neutral
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Provides peace of mind with secure environment and excellent support while ensuring reliable integration
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How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
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Troubleshooting capabilities and user-friendly commands enhance system management
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What about the implementation team?
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Unbreakable system benefits enhance operations amid support limitations
What is our primary use case?
Currently, I see that everyone is looking into Linux. People are migrating to Linux from different proprietary hardware systems, which are often more expensive than x86 systems. This is the reason for moving to Linux.
When it comes to Linux, if I have Exadata and all Oracle Linux operating systems, these are what I deal with. Nutanix, with hardware offering software-defined storage, also helps me. For clients with unlimited licenses, the advantage of HXIT6 hardware is that the license is not a constraint, prompting them to switch.
What is most valuable?
Oracle consistently performs better, like with Oracle Solaris. Linux systems are similar, however, Oracle Linux offers an unbreakable system. Oracle has just started this from version eight, which is distinct.
What needs improvement?
Addressing room for improvement in Oracle Linux, some applications supported by other operating systems are not supported, which is a pain.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Oracle Linux and Linux Red Hat since version five.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
DP is present in all infrastructure sectors because it's open-source. Testing determines stability, as continuous Linux use and installations reveal more bugs. Unlike stable products like Solaris, open-source products are not fully tested, which is common.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is easy to scale.
How are customer service and support?
I find that Oracle is always good in customer service, but it depends on the backend. The initial support request handling is crucial. Not all support engineers at Oracle are the same, so sometimes I experience good support that resolves issues quickly, while other times, it loops. This is common. That said, overall, Oracle support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
When comparing Red Hat and Oracle Linux, people often focus on popularity, and both are almost the same. Mainly, I notice that the popularity varies. The difference lies in their marketing and presentation.
What about the implementation team?
One person is enough to deploy everything from infrastructure to the operating system.
What other advice do I have?
Ultimately, Oracle Linux as a product rates nine out of ten. It's very easy to use. For Linux, it's nothing too complicated. Taking care of the necessary tech accounts, subscriptions align similarly. The focus is on what is used on top of Linux with the move towards database 23, which incorporates AI, testing and migration are ongoing.
When comparing operating systems like Solaris, support for new versions is diminishing, forcing migrations to Linux, such as Oracle Linux or Red Hat, both being popular. Depending on preferences, some support Oracle Linux, while others favor Red Hat, which is more popular initially.
Reduces costs, offers stability, and is an open-source platform
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for Oracle Linux is that we are using it on Oracle Cloud. Our ERP is on Oracle Cloud as well. We downloaded a PDF to compare Oracle Linux with Ubuntu Linux for a vendor request on a project.
How has it helped my organization?
Our objective was to move from on-prem infrastructure to cloud infrastructure. By selecting Oracle Linux instead of Windows or Red Hat, we reduced costs significantly since Oracle Linux is free.
Additionally, having Oracle application and operating system from the same vendor makes things easier and provides a single point of contact for resolution.
What is most valuable?
First of all, the cost is a significant advantage of Oracle Linux. The platform is stable, and there is no risk of viruses, unlike the Microsoft platform. We moved from Windows platform to Oracle Linux because it is free, leading to a reduction in costs.
Also, since it's from the same vendor as Oracle applications, it's easier to manage issues, making not just the solution cost-effective but also streamlined in management.
What needs improvement?
The user interface for Oracle Linux could use improvement. Coming from a Windows environment, switching back to command-line interface is time-consuming. Having a user interface would make tasks easier, saving time by avoiding the need to remember command-line instructions.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Oracle Linux for more than a year now, and it has been stable without issues in our production database and application.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is stable. I would rate its stability as eight or nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support for Oracle Linux is just okay. It is not as helpful or friendly as their application support. The response is not as useful, and it could be improved.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were previously on Windows platform, and we moved to Oracle Linux since it is free and reduces costs.
How was the initial setup?
I am unable to answer how the initial setup was as it was done by our implementation partner. They handled all the initial setup before handing it over to us.
What about the implementation team?
Our implementation partner created all the virtual machines and handled the initial setup and migration project.
What was our ROI?
Oracle Linux contributed to reducing our operational costs by about ten percent by saving us from the operating system and license costs we would have had to pay Microsoft.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost of Microsoft OS is pretty high, and switching to Oracle Linux, which is free, reduced our costs by about 20% to 25%. For about ten servers, this was a significant saving.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The core engine of Oracle Linux is based on Red Hat, making it a stable solution quickly. It is relatively better for enterprise customers rather than individual users.
What other advice do I have?
Oracle Linux is stable and cost-effective. I would rate the overall solution as eight out of ten.
With improvements in support and user interface, Oracle Linux should continue to improve. I would recommend it depending on cost factors and enterprise suitability.