Good compatibility and improvement needed in migration process
What is our primary use case?
I basically work only in Linux because I'm a Linux system administrator, so I preferably only work in Linux systems.
I'm basically a system admin in the Linux domain, and I work in EC2 instances only. My work revolves around Drupal websites, as I work in an organization that primarily focuses on Drupal websites. To run those Drupal websites, we use EC2 instances as our server, so that is the main expertise I have.
I am not exactly in development because I'm in operations, but that can come into the role itself because I'm involved in operations, not the development team itself.
What is most valuable?
I am currently using Ubuntu Linux internally in my company, and for customers too.
For long-term support, it has been good because in most enterprise environments, people still use Ubuntu Linux sixteen, which is quite obsolete now. Other enterprise versions do not support obsolete systems, so supportability is good in terms of Ubuntu Linux. For sustainability, it's quite a significant point of view for every organization. For us, Ubuntu Linux is the preferable way.
The documentation for Ubuntu Linux is quite extensive; you'll gain the information that we intend to, but you need to have the ability to navigate through the documents. That's very good knowledge that they provide, and that's a solid point from me.
Most people prefer Ubuntu Linux. If they want any specific tooling, such as SAP applications, people use SUSE or Red Hat for specific hybrid infrastructures related to security. If people want reliability and flexibility to run anything, they use Ubuntu Linux. Compatibility with hardware is very good with Ubuntu Linux; I have seen very few issues regarding compatibility.
The first advantage is that it's price-efficient as far as the enterprise version is concerned. There's not a very big difference, but if you are running ten to twenty thousand fleets, those few dollars could mean a lot for some organizations. The second advantage is compatibility with any hardware, and the third is reliable OS updates and support.
Any Linux is scalable in terms of capacity, and on a day-to-day basis, we use scalability options with the help of Kubernetes clusters. It's very convenient to scale it up to any form needed because Ubuntu Linux itself is a lightweight OS.
What needs improvement?
For long-term support, it has been good because in most enterprise environments, people still use Ubuntu Linux sixteen, which is quite obsolete now. Other enterprise versions do not support obsolete systems, so supportability is good in terms of Ubuntu Linux. For sustainability, it's quite a significant point of view for every organization. For us, Ubuntu Linux is the preferable way. For others, it might not be, so that is quite a subjective matter itself.
The pinpoint of the problem is that they take time because they need specific information. We need to go to AWS first, and then they'll contact the Ubuntu Linux support team itself. This creates a two-way hop for us, which is why it's not that great. It's not really Ubuntu Linux's problem but rather the way we are accessing Ubuntu Linux.
The migration part when migrating an application or one version of Ubuntu Linux to another is quite hectic. During the process, one or many applications might crash. That is something they could handle themselves, but I don't think that's something Ubuntu Linux will look into. During a migration project that I was handling, Ubuntu Linux was not completely compatible for the migration process from one application to another. This is an area they could improve in migrating from minor versions to major versions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Ubuntu Linux for three years now, and I've used different flavors from sixteen to twenty-two, and now it's the latest focal, which is twenty-five.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
For me, it's quite simple because we don't frequently update the stack itself. For many people, it is subjective because if you're running very dynamic applications, not only on Ubuntu Linux but any Linux systems, it can be quite subjective based on the applications they are using. If updates happen frequently, no system would be stable without tuning it every time there's an update. For us, it's quite reliable in terms of stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Any Linux is scalable in terms of capacity, and on a day-to-day basis, we use scalability options with the help of Kubernetes clusters. It's very good as there is no technical reasoning against it because Ubuntu Linux itself is a lightweight OS, so it's very convenient to scale it up to any form needed.
How are customer service and support?
The main issue is that they take time because they need specific information. We need to go to AWS first, and then they'll contact the Ubuntu Linux support team itself. This creates a two-way hop for us, which is why it's not that great. It's not really Ubuntu Linux's problem but rather the way we are accessing Ubuntu Linux.
How would you rate customer service and support?
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Ubuntu Linux a 9 out of 10. Any Linux is scalable in terms of capacity, and on a day-to-day basis, we use scalability options with the help of Kubernetes clusters. It's very good as there is no technical reasoning against it because Ubuntu Linux itself is a lightweight OS, so it's very convenient to scale it up to any form needed.
The migration part when migrating an application or one version of Ubuntu Linux to another is quite hectic. During the process, one or many applications might crash. That is something they could handle themselves, but I don't think that's something Ubuntu Linux will look into. During a migration project that I was handling, Ubuntu Linux was not completely compatible for the migration process from one application to another. This is an area they could improve in migrating from minor versions to major versions.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
simple to setup, clean interface without any unnecessary complexity
What do you like best about the product?
fast, stable and free. Both for development and personal use
What do you dislike about the product?
some software requires extra setup, time consuming
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Gives me reliable, open source OS that is secure and developer friendly. Run smoothly even on older hardware
More reliable, user friendly and secure then ever before..!!!
What do you like best about the product?
The foremost thing which makes Ubuntu differ from other linux distributions is the vast community support, comparatively better software compatibility and easier to adapt due wide range of documentation and tutorial available online.
What do you dislike about the product?
Less support for the gaming applications and lack of hardware integration, especially in terms of GPU integration.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
In our company, it is used as the primary operating system with Desktop as a Service due to its lightweight nature and go to OS due to its fast boot time when it comes to virtual environments for application hosting.
Begin your developper journey by learning Linux's most beginner friendly distribution
What do you like best about the product?
It is relatively easy to use, we can set up the GUI to have similar interaction as in Windows or Mac. It is the natural first step to work with Linux and support an opensource project
What do you dislike about the product?
Package managing is challenging if you are new to Linux and you want to install programs but this is not only for Ubuntu
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use it as the operating system for my side projects, I use it on the cloud which I also use to have a "virtual desktop"
Performs efficiently but requires overcoming a learning curve
What is our primary use case?
I am mostly dealing with Ubuntu Linux systems currently. Instead of using Windows, we have been given Ubuntu Linux, and that is what we have been using for our day-to-day activities. When we were due for an update, we switched from Windows to Ubuntu Linux, which has been a few months ago.
What is most valuable?
I believe everything works faster than it used to in Windows. I have never experienced a crash on Ubuntu Linux. The system works great with perfect stability.
What needs improvement?
There were some initial issues with logging into the system, but I do not remember much about them now. Currently, there are no issues. I do not think Ubuntu Linux has a robust documentation library.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am probably not in a place to say much about this as I have only been using it for a few months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have never experienced a crash on Ubuntu Linux. The system has been completely stable, which makes it deserve a perfect score. The system works great without any crashes.
How are customer service and support?
IT helps at times, so that is who we reach out to. It was our IT support person who helped us out. We have never had to reach out to Ubuntu Linux directly.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not been working with Microsoft products recently. I have been working with other tools. I have not touched any Microsoft tools this year. Last year, I used Microsoft products minimally.
What was our ROI?
I am not sure about the return on investment. The higher-ups would likely know if they saved money since Microsoft is licensed while Ubuntu Linux does not require a license.
What other advice do I have?
There are many differences between Ubuntu Linux and Windows as they are totally different systems. You need to have more knowledge about Linux before using Ubuntu Linux. Although it is designed as a desktop system, basic knowledge is still required. Windows can be used by any layman, which is the main difference.
I do not know much about security breaches or potential issues. The Wi-Fi and wireless capabilities work perfectly fine.
Excluding the learning curve, I would rate it a 10. However, considering the learning curve, I would give it a six or seven.
My advice would be to have patience.
Overall rating: 10 out of 10.
Great Balance of Power and Ease of Use
What do you like best about the product?
Highly customizable to fit different workflows. Frequent updates keep the system secure and stable
What do you dislike about the product?
while user-friendly , some Linux concepts still require time to learn for newcomers
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Limited customization, cost savings compared to other OSes like windows and Mac ,Built on Linux, Ubuntu is inherently more secure, has fewer malware threats, and gets regular security patches.
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What do you like best about the product?
I use it all the time and it is very nice to use.
What do you dislike about the product?
All is helpful except the interface. Othr features are good for me.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Speed by beiging fast in processing.
Ubuntu offers a clean and simple dev setup for software engineers
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is one of the first OS that I ever used. And I still have Ubuntu in VPCs and VMs. I like the fact that everything is so robust and simple in Ubuntu. When you want to create reliable servers with not much of OS level hassles, Ubuntu is a top choice.
What do you dislike about the product?
When I am not thinking as a developer or Software Engineer. I would like to ease my life a little bit. So, here Ubuntu can get a little messy. Although I would say the ecosystem is highly active these days. Still, I would say it lacks the experience that a regular user needs. That snappy touch of UX and a bunch of utilities that macOS or Windows provides seem absent when I just want to chill.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The simplicity, and robustness provides a reliable trust for building cloud infrastructures.
Best hosting Server software
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is very useful in the linux environment and is a very lightweight software that eases the production environment deployments and maintenance. It robust OS maintenance enables businesses to focus a step ahead.
What do you dislike about the product?
The documentation of ubuntu is something I feel the space for improvement as the best features of it are dwelled on a requirement basis rather than that of knowledge basis, The documentation development shall enable the Industries to better understand the use of Ubuntu.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is solving the challenges of multiple Docker containers deployment and thereby enabling to focus on the Business rather than that of Production environment tussles
Ubuntu is an easy to use and powerful linux distro
What do you like best about the product?
I like how easy it is to install and get updates
What do you dislike about the product?
It is a bit more bloated than other distros
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use this on local hardware and cloud installations as a secure and efficient operating system
