We use Ubuntu Linux in development environments, specifically for testing purposes, as it can be a versatile alternative to Windows in various scenarios.
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.
Easy-to-use product with a simple setup process
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The platform is easy to use compared to Windows.
What needs improvement?
The product could be compatible with Microsoft.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the platform's stability a ten out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used SUSE Linux a long time ago.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is simple and takes a few minutes to complete.
What about the implementation team?
We can implement the product in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Ubuntu Linux is an open-source product that is free to use.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Ubuntu Linux to others and rate it a ten out of ten. It has a nice user interface and provides frequent updates. I advise others to install and try using it.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Has an easy setup process, but the GUI needs improvement
What is our primary use case?
We use the product for end-user applications and site management across workstations and servers within our environment.
What is most valuable?
Ubuntu Linux's most valuable feature is its open-source nature.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement, particularly in the GUI aspect of the product. We encounter issues while accessing GUI compared to Red Hat or CentOS. The simulation tools could be easy to use and facilitate efficient integration with remediation tools similar to Duo on CentOs.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Ubuntu Linux for six or seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is better than that of other open-source platforms.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used Red Hat before.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend user-friendly options like Ubuntu or CentOS for those venturing into Linux for the first time. They provide easier configurations as well. They should also explore Rocky Linux, a free and open-source distribution similar to CentOS. They have a good open-source community. However, sometimes, it isn't easy to find resolutions. This particular area needs improvement.
I rate the product a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
A highly stable and scalable solution that can be useful for running applications
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution as a file server. We also run some applications.
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.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Best Linux OS
What do you like best about the product?
Free and Open source, User friendly, Secure
What do you dislike about the product?
Customization Limitations for GNOME and Learning Curve for New Users
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Open source accessibility,vendor and hardware support,cloud integration, community collaborattion
It is incredibly user-friendly operating system.
What do you like best about the product?
It boasts high levels of customization and responsiveness. The Ubuntu team's objective has been to develop an operating system.
What do you dislike about the product?
New users may find it challenging to become acquainted with software installation using the command line.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu tackles diverse challenges in the computing landscape by providing an operating system that is user-friendly, secure, and highly customizable.
Easy to use and offers good documentation
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.
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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