
Overview
Built on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system (OS), Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP expands existing capabilities so you can get the most out of SAP's powerful analytics and data management portfolio. Red Hat Enterprise Linux High Availability (HA) provides all the necessary packages for configuring pacemaker based cluster that provides reliability and availability for critical production services. Extended Update Support (E4S) provides support on specific minor releases for 4 years from General Availability. Red Hat Insights can now be deployed for users with existing, cloud marketplace-purchased Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system managed by Red Hat Update Infrastructure (RHUI).
Highlights
- High Availability solutions for S/4HANA, SAP HANA, and SAP Business Applications and 4 years Extended Update Support (E4S) from General Availability
- SAP specific technical components to support S/4HANA, SAP HANA, and SAP Business A
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP with HA and Update Services' cost is 0.10 $/hour for a small Instance type (.06 in infrastructure costs and .04 in software cost). and 0.225 $/hour for a large instance type (.13 in infrastructure costs and 0.095 in software cost). For information about reserved instance pricing, refer to to this URL: https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/pricing/reserved-instances/pricing/
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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m7i.large Recommended | $0.016 |
t3.micro AWS Free Tier | $0.016 |
m6i.32xlarge | $0.00 |
x2iedn.32xlarge | $0.00 |
r3.xlarge | $0.032 |
r5.24xlarge | $0.00 |
r5.large | $0.016 |
u-16tb2.224xlarge | $0.00 |
r5.8xlarge | $0.174 |
r5d.xlarge | $0.032 |
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Customer reviews
Offers good security and community support
What is our primary use case?
The main use cases were certifying our product with this OS platform, installing our product on this platform, and identifying the challenges we face, such as memory leak issues or OS-level issues, such as some libraries not being supportive, permission-related issues, or glitches due to different folder structures because the paths vary from Windows. Developers mostly keep Windows in mind as they have Windows laptops for the development environment.
What is most valuable?
Most of the time, we only certify our product with this OS. We perform most of the operations related to that only, leaving very little chance to explore features. However, as I read the news and newsletter from the Red Hat side, there are a good number of features, such as server editions, that can be really helpful.
System roles are helpful because we can achieve security through them. This is a good feature, as we can restrict permissions and policies with their help.Â
What needs improvement?
When interacting with terminals, most of the errors can be a bit complicated for humans to read. If they used more user-friendly error messages, it would help people understand quickly.Â
There are also a few changes needed at the library level. Some libraries supported by others, such as Oracle, are not supported by Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) . Especially in terms of Java, as now Java is with Oracle, if the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system could align with those libraries, it would be helpful for end-users, eliminating the need to figure out which library is causing issues.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Linux solutions for four to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
How are customer service and support?
We create a ticket when we contact Red Hat support, but most of the time, we are able to find solutions through the community. The support is good from both Oracle and Red Hat. I would rate their support an eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have tried Oracle Linux and SUSE Linux, and we've explored different versions. It depends on the customer's requirement and whatever platform the customer is comfortable with; we have to certify our product with that.
There are multiple factors that led to our decision to move to Linux: pricing is one of the biggest factors, then security because Linux is more secure than Windows. Performance is another reason since malware programs do not run directly on Linux. Additionally, the command prompt is always faster than GUI mode.
When it comes to learning, it's all about perception because most people carry their perceptions from their college days. If someone is new or a fresher joining the industry, they have their own perceptions in mind. They often feel comfortable with Windows because most colleges provide Windows machines, but once they get hands-on experience with Linux systems, they start preferring Linux over Windows.
How was the initial setup?
I haven't seen many complications with the initial setup of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) because whenever we provide a build or our product, we have a readme file with all the steps included. It's usually not that difficult. It's a couple of hours of work, and if any difficulties arise, it doesn't take long because we have a good community online to find solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) a nine out of ten.
Enables smooth enterprise integration but comes with high costs
What is our primary use case?
My use of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is for on-premise vertical solutions, but everything is on-premise. The main use cases for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) include enterprise applications, such as databases and enterprise web applications, or security applications like WebSphere.
What is most valuable?
I find the most valuable aspect of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is its stability in working with other enterprise devices, such as firewalls and centralized storage. Enterprise applications and devices communicate well with RHEL, and it provides appropriate drivers for those enterprise devices. However, apart from that, I see almost the same performance with other open-source distributions like Ubuntu or Debian.
When assessing the knowledge base offered by Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), I find their documentation online to be excellent. I would rate the experience I have had with the documentation or knowledge base of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) as excellent, giving it a ten out of ten. It is very good and useful for other Linux distributions as well.
The most important security feature in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is similar to that of other distributions, such as user creation and minimum privileges during the operating system's operation. In enterprise environments, I don't notice anything special in terms of security compared to others; it interacts very well with enterprise devices like firewalls and storage solutions.
RHEL has its own firewall, which is SE Linux, and I consider that to be a remarkable security feature. I have not tried Red Hat Insights; I don't know how to use that feature of Red Hat. Regarding the Image Builder or System Roles in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), I haven't used them; I only use the ISO image directly for installation.
What needs improvement?
The solution has high pricing.
For how long have I used the solution?
My overall usage of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has been uninterrupted. In total, it has been three years.
How are customer service and support?
In terms of Red Hat support, I haven't used it, as everything I need to solve is in the documentation, which is very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used other solutions like Debian or Ubuntu.
I switched to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) based on the direct requirements of the customer, not by my own decision.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is straightforward; I find it very easy to set up.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) indicates that this was the main topic that made me step away from RHEL. Personally, I don't see good benefits from their support and paid licensing compared to completely free and well-documented Linux distributions, as I find RHEL excessively expensive. Normally, the customer asks for a three-year licensing agreement for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) as a nine technically, however, considering the cost, I would rate it a six, since it is very expensive. Combining technical and financial aspects, I give it a seven 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?
Integrated features support telecom applications with good technical support
What is our primary use case?
I was working on Azure cloud migrations using Azure Discovery tool and AWS Endeavor tool.Â
I worked with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Azure discovery migration tool. I have worked on-premises for 16 years and on the cloud for four years.
I like that there is no downtime during operations. We work to mitigate downtime, but it typically ranges from two to three hours for upgrades and up to four hours for migration work.
What is most valuable?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) now uses satellite servers, though we are not getting many materials or awareness about that aspect. Containers have also been implemented in Red Hat Enterprise Linux , but we need more materials and documentation for these features, based on my work experience.Â
I have used Red Hat Enterprise Linux in hybrid environments including physical, virtual, and cloud deployments.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is now integrated with RAN engineering, supporting telecom applications. Features such as Ansible and container applications come built-in since RHEL 8.
I find information through seminar websites and seminar links. With satellite servers, I receive links through which I share and gain knowledge, including online resources, PDF materials, and Udemy courses.
What needs improvement?
For telecom products and technical platforms that support RAN engineering, we expect more features to be added to satellite, as it is currently quite complicated.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for 16 to 17 years. The upgrades and materials have been consistently good.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Initial container deployment is difficult because the application matters more than the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability at eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has been very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The implementation took approximately six months because it was a RAN application.
What about the implementation team?
Using the framework, I can upgrade directly from 7.9 to 8.1. I have completed upgrades for approximately 2,000 servers using Leap.
What other advice do I have?
I perform server migrations, including physical to physical and physical to virtual transfers. I work on application upgrades and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server upgrades.Â
I rate this product 8 out of 10. I expect more Ansible features and container features in future releases.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
High-level support team ensures strong system reliability and simplifies critical system management
What is our primary use case?
I am a system administrator using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for handling applications and databases. The machines I manage handle applications and databases, along with some JBoss .
How has it helped my organization?
Ever since IBM has come into the picture, Red Hat and Ansible have been developed very well. The reporting and workflows have become very good.
What is most valuable?
Among all Linux flavors in the market, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has a very high-level support developer team, which is important for our critical systems. We need a solid platform that provides one spot for vulnerability fixes, unlike Ubuntu , CentOS , etc. They only provide low levels of support.Â
The management is fine. We're doing regular patches with Satellite. We're happy with it. It is manageable.
We can manage a hybrid cloud environment. Red Hat doesn't come fully into our picture with our environment since we're using the Amazon environment and VMware for virtual machines. Red Hat is just an OS, and it is easy to set it anywhere with no issues.Â
What needs improvement?
They should be more generous in providing documentation in a friendlier way. The Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) documentation is good, yet not as good as other products such as IBM. Oracle, on the other hand, is the worst; they are very limited in sharing their documentation with engineers.
The Asian support could use improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have total experience in Unix/Linux of 25 years, which includes five years of Solaris, IBM HP-UX, IBM AIX, and HP-UX, along with Sun Solaris, while the other 15 years is with Linux.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We never faced any issues with stability, and we never faced any limitations.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We never faced any issues with scalability, and we never faced any limitations. For our company, it is more than enough. I'd rate scalability nine or ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Red Hat support is good, actually. It depends on the region. I have dealt with several regions including Asia, Middle East, and Europe. The majority of European support is excellent. I would give it nine to ten out of ten. In the Middle East, it is between seven to eight out of ten, while in Asia, very rarely do we get nine or eight out of ten. I'd rate it five out of ten there.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have moved to another technology since we are no longer working with Dell EMC or Networker. With Veeam, we are currently working for that vendor. We are using Veeam exclusively nowadays.
We're working with 80% Linux, 10% Unbuntu, 10% Oracle.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very simple.Â
Management is fine, since we have the Red Hat Satellite , which allows us to do regular up-to-date patches. We are happy with the Red Hat Satellite . It is manageable.
What about the implementation team?
I am handling the storage, backup, and operating systems of Linux flavors personally.
What was our ROI?
This question of ROI would be unfair for me to answer. We are not using the full range of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) products and are depending on other things. However, Ansible is doing very well with the new version, and in terms of workflow, it is easy to manage. Ansible has been performing very well, especially after IBM acquired Red Hat. IBM has enhanced Red Hat and Ansible very well, as they are famous for reporting and managing workflows.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is very simple. Compared to something like IBM, Red Hat is the cheapest.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Without something to compare it with other than Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), I cannot do a direct comparison. However, compared to Unix products such as Oracle Linux or IBM, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is less expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Regarding Linux Image Builder and system roles, I have tried both, however, cannot recall which one I downloaded. The last time I built it was more than five months ago.Â
I rate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) nine out of ten.