In our company, we are using Oracle Linux for virtualized machines or VMs. So, Oracle Linux is the operating software for us. The tool is easy to use, and its performance is also good. From a competitive point of view, the solution is cost-effective, so it is installed in our machines.
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Though a high-performance and user-friendly tool, it sometimes may experience slowdowns
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
The solution's security could be better and improved, but I am not sure.
Since it is a VM, it gets slow. It can be an area for improvement. So, we get a connection, making it not a very significant issue since it usually works well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux for two to three years as an end-user. Also, I don't remember the version of the solution I am using.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution. We rarely face any issues with the machine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Since the solution is a per-machine license-based one, I am unsure about its scalability.
I have worked with thousands who were working on the solution.
How are customer service and support?
With our machines, we do seek help from the solution's technical support. So, whenever we have an issue, as I mentioned, we go back to IT support to raise a ticket, and they resolve our issues in a day.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We switched to Oracle Linux from another solution since it is our organization that provides us with software, it is. So they decided Oracle Linux to be the operating system we all use.
How was the initial setup?
We get the machines to work on, but since I am an end-user, I feel that I am not the right person to speak on how Oracle Linux does the setup and the cost involved in the solution. We let the staff involved in the deployment and maintenance know whenever we have an issue with the operating system. We generate a ticket, and depending upon an issue, they take a day maximum to resolve our issues.
What about the implementation team?
Our IT support team did everything related to the installation part.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are currently operating the solution using a license-based version. We get licenses per machine.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The evaluation of other solutions was not carried out at an organizational level but at a personal level, and I looked at Microsoft-based products. There are two different scenarios, one of which, at a personal level, I might have a different operating system on my computer, while in the second one, my office might be providing me with some different machine. But we need to acknowledge the fact that the company's decision is of paramount importance.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall product a seven to eight out of ten.
Compatible with RedHat operating systems, stable and easy to set up
What is our primary use case?
We use Oracle Linux for Virtualization Platform, DNS Servers, Database Servers and IT infrastructure observability tools
How has it helped my organization?
Orlacle Linux has provided a redhat compatible open source OS for diverse needs. We smoothly run on Oracle OS; KVM virtualization environment, Postgesql databases, Zabbix, Grafana, Fluentd and other observability tools. We have seen a remarkable improvement as DNS queries are fast and the platforms can be easily secured with no worries of security issues arising due to unpatched systems.
What is most valuable?
There is full compatibility with RedHat-based operating systems, in particular Centos, which we widely deployed before Oracle Linux (OL).
What needs improvement?
For usability, the GUI options during the initial setup could be included with advanced OS tuning and optimization, currently as with most Linux systems that can be done via CLI.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Oracle Linux for more than three years
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Very stable
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Very scalable, especially with available support options
How are customer service and support?
Haven't used the customer service and support
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Centos, migrated after Centos switches to Centos Stream
How was the initial setup?
Straightforward setup, used the free option
What about the implementation team?
Implemented in-house
What was our ROI?
100%
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's an open source OS freerly available. Support subscription is paid
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Yes, Rocky Linux, Alma Linux and OpenSuse
What other advice do I have?
A pretty stable and secure operating system that perfectly serve as an alternative to Centos OS.