I also want to add observations and challenges solved with Fedora Linux regarding cloud-native and container requirements. Cloud-native and container requirements are met with deep integration with containers, workflows, and microservices. Companies build and test applications using Podman and Buildah on local Fedora machines. For larger deployments, teams utilize Fedora CoreOS, an automatically updating minimal operating system designed specifically for cluster and container scaling. DevOps teams and cloud architects deploying applications to Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift are example targets. Education and specialized laboratories are also included for pre-configured environments tailored to specific academic needs.
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Modern workflows have boosted secure development and cloud-native automation
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Fedora Linux is being a cutting-edge community-driven solution for software development, everyday desktop computing, and cloud server environments. It is heavily favored by tech professionals and academia who want the latest software and enterprise-grade security without sacrificing stability.
What is most valuable?
Fedora Linux is celebrated for striking a perfect balance with being cutting-edge. Fedora is known as a leading-edge distribution for providing the latest Linux and desktop environments. Security is where Fedora truly outshines many other desktop operating systems, with most of the security out-of-the-box. Fedora's security features include SELinux and strict hardening. SELinux is enabled by default for enforcement and provides mandatory access control that protects your system from malicious processes and privilege escalation. With strict hardening, all packages are built with modern compiler security features, and FirewallD is active right out of the box. Podman and Toolbox are also included out of the box.
Fedora Linux has positively impacted my organization in terms of continuous developer productivity. Fedora's six-month release cycle ensures developers and IT teams are never stuck on outdated software stacks. It frequently ships with the latest Linux kernels and programming languages, minimizing setup friction and maximizing hardware utilization. Another positive impact is enterprise-grade security backed by Red Hat. Fedora's strict features and out-of-the-box security implementations, like SELinux, are a recognized standard in corporate compliance and network protection.
What needs improvement?
Fedora Linux is already highly polished and acts as a leading-edge OS, but there are ways it can be improved. I suggest adding the free and non-free RPM Fusion repository to enable RPM Fusion for proprietary drivers and media codecs out of the box to enable hardware acceleration and play restricted media formats. I also recommend using the extension manager, as Flatpak easily adds docks and panel extensions. Additionally, I recommend enabling the DNF package manager because, by default, DNF can be slow to download packages. For user experience, if you are running an SSD with the LUKS encrypted file system, verify that systemd is enabled so your drive maintains peak write performance over time.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fedora Linux for the last three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In my experience, Fedora Linux's performance and reliability are excellent and highly polished. It acts as a testing ground for enterprise-grade Linux, meaning it is incredibly stable, secure, and comes with the latest software out of the box.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Fedora Linux scales exceptionally well across diverse computing footprints, ranging from resource-containerized IoT devices to massive enterprise servers and cloud clusters. By offering specialized editions and dedicated container tools, Fedora allows administrators to seamlessly tailor their deployments and scalability models to their specific hardware environments.
How are customer service and support?
Fedora Linux's customer support is good and has been helpful when I needed assistance.
Fedora Linux's documentation and community support are very useful for our teams. The documentation and community support have helped us solve various issues.
How was the initial setup?
For new users, getting up and running with Fedora Linux in my organization is straightforward. Fedora Linux's default workstation edition comes with the GNOME desktop, which is clean, visual, and easy to navigate for the teams, including for Windows and macOS users. Fedora Linux's live environment is also available. Because it is user-friendly, clean, and professional, it requires very little technical knowledge to use daily.
What was our ROI?
I can share specific outcomes or metrics regarding time saved, improved productivity, or reduced costs after using Fedora Linux. Cost savings and compliance are factors in my experience. Operating on an open-source framework, organizations significantly lower their software licensing and IT maintenance costs while benefiting from global, transparent community governance that prevents vendor lock-in.
What other advice do I have?
I can provide a specific example of how I use Fedora Linux for software development, where it made a difference. Fedora Linux provides a highly stable, cutting-edge solution. For developer workstations, it is widely used for providing cutting-edge compilers, programming languages, and modern desktop environments like GNOME or KDE. My organization uses Fedora Workstation to equip developers with the latest tooling while maintaining compatibility with enterprise systems through containerization and Toolbox. Engineering teams and tech professionals who require a constantly updated OS without compromising system integrity are example targets.
My advice to others looking into using Fedora Linux is that it is a powerful, flexible operating system that includes the best and latest data center technologies. As of 2023, Fedora project, which is sponsored by Red Hat, is widely used for software development, enterprise, and desktop uses. I would rate this product a 9 out of 10.
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?
Teaching labs has become more secure and practical while still needing better support for beginners
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Fedora Linux is teaching students for lab practices.
Fedora Linux helps in teaching students for lab practices because I create scenarios for students to configure Fedora Linux for their projects, such as configuring servers for the company, domain servers, email servers, and web servers.
What is most valuable?
Stability and security are the best features that Fedora Linux offers.
Fedora Linux's stability and security stand out to me compared to other operating systems I have used because security features such as SELinux are enabled by default, and this provides an additional layer of protection, making the system more secure for professional environments. Performance-wise, Fedora feels fast and responsive even on moderate hardware and older machines.
I measure the impact on my students from using Fedora Linux by observing that when they gain experience on an open source system, they gain more vast opportunities for their jobs in the field and in practical life.
What needs improvement?
Fedora Linux can be improved as it may require slightly more Linux knowledge compared to other Linux distributions for beginners, and if developers can make it more beginner friendly, then it would be more useful.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fedora Linux for almost fifteen to sixteen years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Fedora Linux is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Fedora Linux's scalability is great.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for Fedora Linux is that I use the open source version, so I do not have customer support, but I receive open source support from the public.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used Red Hat Linux for lab practices, but then I tried Fedora Linux and decided to stick with it.
How was the initial setup?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Fedora Linux is that I do not purchase a license for Fedora, as I use the open source version of Fedora Linux.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment because for the open source version, it has saved money and time.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using Fedora Linux is that it is an excellent choice for users who want a modern, secure, and professional Linux environment with cutting edge technology while maintaining reliability and performance.
I have no additional thoughts about Fedora Linux before we wrap up. I give this review a rating of seven.
A developer-friendly and highly customizable operating system that offers cost savings
What is most valuable?
As an administration user, I maintain the servers for my customers. Fedora Linux is a strong Linux operating system widely used in production, development, and testing environments. Its rock-solid kernel makes it ideal for mission-critical applications that require high-security standards.
Additionally, Fedora Linux is very developer-friendly and highly customizable.
It uses a package manager tool called YUM. With YUM, you can easily download and manage packages from repositories hosted by the solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for two 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?
Scalability depends on how many servers you want to install and if you have the resources to install those servers. So, scalability is not an issue. You can keep creating Fedora Linux servers as long as you have the resources.
How are customer service and support?
The tool has a very vibrant and widespread community. I don't know much about the community, but what I see is that it is active and releases updates and bug fixes frequently. For me, that is enough.
I have never used Fedora Linux product support; I only use Red Hat support. Red Hat's support is excellent. They offer 24/7 premium support as well as standard support. Standard support is available from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, while premium support is available 24/7.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's setup can be done in two ways: with a GUI and without a GUI. You can install the GUI. You download the base image, and during installation, it will ask you whether you want just a plain server or a server with a GUI. It will give you all the options, including whether you want a non-graphical user interface normally used in enterprise environments.
You don't need any GUI in enterprise settings because those servers are installed and managed without it. If you use the GUI, it will consume more RAM and CPU. However, if you use just the simple non-GUI version, it will use fewer resources. On the server side, people typically don't use the GUI; they only use the non-graphical user interface because it is sufficient for running the server. On the desktop or workstation end, you can have the GUI installed.
If a system is the latest one, with a high-end CPU, a good amount of RAM, and SSD drives, it should not take more than ten minutes.
What was our ROI?
There are significant cost savings if you want to use Fedora Linux for testing. For instance, if you have a testing environment with hundreds of users working on an application, they can use it free of cost. Companies often buy a supported version on the production side due to governance and compliance requirements. If there were no such compliance requirements, many people would not buy a subscription because everyone likes to have free resources.
The value and benefits of using Fedora Linux are numerous, especially because it is a Linux operating system. For people who are trying to learn Linux, Fedora Linux is a great help because it provides everything required for developers to build applications, create new applications, and even write drivers for new hardware. Developers can also create their customized versions of the operating system if they wish.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
If you want to buy a monthly license from Fedora Linux, you can do so. But nobody does that. Most of the people who use it are technical users, either developers or infrastructure administrators.
There is no point in buying support for them because they can use Fedora Linux to fix bugs or troubleshoot independently. They can even use resources like GPT to fix issues. However, normal users might find it challenging. Hence, normal users do not use Fedora Linux; they still use Windows, Mac, or something similar.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten. AI is a buzzword these days. AI is an application that uses several technologies to create something called AI. To run those technologies, we need servers that can be supported by Fedora Linux. It must contribute to AI projects like OpenAI, which is widely used. I don't know much about their specific contributions or associations, but since Fedora Linux is one of the most popular Linux operating systems, they must participate in OpenAI projects. The tool is from the open source community, just like OpenAI, so they must have some integration for sharing knowledge and building improved versions of their applications.
Fedora Linux is not used much on the enterprise side. Red Hat is the enterprise version purchased by customers. All the base technology comes from the product. Fedora Linux is a project that creates the latest operating system version. Red Hat uses those versions, makes them more user-friendly, gets all the necessary certifications for specific hardware, and then ships it with its Red Hat branding.
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