We use the solution as a file server. We also run some applications.
Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS
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Ubuntu is old but a reliable operating system
What do you like best about the product?
Its user friendly, robust software repository and support community.
What do you dislike about the product?
The default audio and video players are very boring and not very iser friendly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu is designed with security in mind. It has two confidential levels that keep apps isolated from a user's system. That means that if something goes wrong an app or hacker infiltrates the system, the consequences are less severe.
A highly stable and scalable solution that can be useful for running applications
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The product’s stability is valuable. The interface is okay.
What needs improvement?
The user interface must be more user-friendly for non-technicians.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s scalability a nine out of ten. We have more than 100 users.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Windows. I switched to Ubuntu because of its stability.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is easy for our technicians. The deployment takes one week. The product is cloud-based.
What about the implementation team?
We deployed the solution in-house. We have technicians.
What was our ROI?
Stability is very important to us.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
An open-source solution that is easy to use and has a low maintenance cost
What is our primary use case?
We are planning to use the solution for hosting, but we haven't yet started anything. It is still in the testing phase.
What is most valuable?
Ubuntu Linux is an easy-to-use solution.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve its GUI personalization. The solution's in-built version does not have many applications like File Explorer. Ubuntu Linux is more suitable for new beginners. It would be good if applications could be pre-built into the solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for two to three months.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I use Ubuntu Linux free of cost.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Ubuntu Linux, I evaluated SUSE. I chose Ubuntu Linux because it has a low maintenance cost.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.
A stable solution that is free of cost and provides good customer support
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.
Has a good support system for loading databases
What is our primary use case?
I have used the solution for creating databases.
What is most valuable?
It has a good support system for loading databases.
What needs improvement?
The support can be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu Linux for a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.
Good development experience with ubuntu
What do you like best about the product?
Efficiency is much better compared to other OS. My backend server runs much faster with ubuntu compared to windows with same hardware configuration, and it's easy to install and maintain different software packages with ubuntu.
What do you dislike about the product?
There is no option for creating a new file after right click. UI needs a lot of improvement and windows has a far better UI compared to this.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It's very efficient compared to other OS like Windows and is more secure.
Best OS for coding
What do you like best about the product?
best for coding, security of data and OS, strong community support, frequent updates & upgrades.
What do you dislike about the product?
user need to learn the unix language first to use it. not so user friendly to non-tech user.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
it benefits me to develop scripts and automate tasks which really dont need my attention.
A flexible and user-friendly solution that performs well and can be easily updated
What is our primary use case?
We can use the solution for building microservice applications.
What is most valuable?
Ubuntu Linux is a nice product. I did not face any errors while installing the product. The product can be easily installed in VMware. It has different flavors. We can easily add patches. We can also update it easily. The solution is flexible and user-friendly. The performance is good. Everybody is moving to Hadoop. If we want to install Hadoop, Ubuntu is the best choice. We can install Hadoop on top of Ubuntu.
What needs improvement?
The product must enable automation using AI. It will be helpful for everyone. The product must provide flexibility for upgrading big data environments.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very nice. It is very user-friendly. It takes 20 to 30 minutes. To deploy the solution, I downloaded the ISO image and uploaded it to VMware.
What about the implementation team?
I installed the product myself.
What was our ROI?
The solution is very useful for installing big data. We can execute many processes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is free.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
A stable and free product that is easy to deploy and convenient to use
What is most valuable?
Ubuntu Linux is a convenient solution. I use it for file servers and web servers. I also use Linux for training purposes.
What needs improvement?
The product is difficult to use sometimes. We need to learn the commands before using the solution. It must be made easier to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a few months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is not scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Windows’ GUI is more convenient than Linux. I mostly use Windows Server. Sometimes, I use Linux. Windows Server is not free.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy. The settings are difficult sometimes. Many PCs do not have drivers for Linux. The solution is cloud-based.
What about the implementation team?
I deploy the product myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is free.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is the best for servers and some specific purposes. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.
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.
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