Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8) | Hardened by ProComputers
Automation workflows have improved and daily server administration gains accuracy and security
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers is mainly for managing GitHub repos and connecting to a jump post with AKS servers.
In my regular work, I use Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 for managing GitHub repos and connecting to servers, connecting to Linux servers, managing file and permissions, executing shell scripts, troubleshooting issues, and automation activities. In a recent project, I used Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 to run automation scripts, work with GitHub repositories and scripts, and support CI/CD pipelines.
How has it helped my organization?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers has positively impacted my organization by using GitHub Copilot to reduce manual effort, improve operational efficiency, and speed up tasks by developing and modifying shell scripts. By developing on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers, I have automated respective operation activities and reduced human errors.
Recently, I created an Azure DevOps pipeline using GitHub Copilot, and with that, I am able to achieve a reduction of around 40 man hours per month.
What is most valuable?
The best features that Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers offers include SSH connectivity, GitHub repository management, troubleshooting, and automation as a DevOps pipeline. I have been using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers for approximately six years. I also use AI assistant scripting to automate respective operation tasks with GitHub Copilot.
Out of those features, I find the AI assistant script GitHub Copilot the most valuable and helpful in my daily work for troubleshooting errors in scripting or during any task.
Regarding Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers' AI capabilities, I think that Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers provides strong governance and security capabilities, with features such as role-based access control, SE Linux, SSH security based on access control, system auditing, and security patch management, which help protect the server and maintain compliance.
What needs improvement?
I rated Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers an 8 out of 10 because it is stable, secure, and reliable for my daily Linux administration, while I see room for improvement in technical support response time, troubleshooting documentation, and integration with newer automation tools. Overall, it meets my requirements, although various user experiences could be improved.
There are no additional improvements needed for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers that I have not already mentioned.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers for around six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers provides excellent accuracy and reliability in my daily operations, offering a stable environment for server administration. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In terms of scalability, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers provides good scalability in our private cloud, allowing us to manage and expand Linux servers and resources based on workload requirements while maintaining consistent performance and security.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers offers good service.
I would rate the customer support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers an 8 out of 10.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not previously used a different solution before Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers has been around two years.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers, I did not evaluate other options as this decision was not my responsibility.
What other advice do I have?
My overall experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers has been very positive, providing a stable, secure, and reliable platform for daily Linux administration, server activities, troubleshooting, and automation.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers is deployed in my organization in a private cloud. We use our own cloud on Fujitsu cloud and also we use Azure for our private cloud deployment.
I would recommend Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers to others because it provides a stable, secure, and reliable platform for Linux server administration, and it works well for administration and troubleshooting automation in both private cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
Automation and security have transformed how I manage backups and networking tasks
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers is automation, as it was best for automation with Ansible. That is the best part of that, and it is very fast and more elegant than other Linux. It will be time-saving for myself, so it will be faster and support automation.
From my company perspective, I am using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers to automate backups. We have numerous files and a file server running on Linux, so I used Ansible to transfer the source system from the source server to the target server. We have hosted that target server in AWS, making it very easy to maintain our company's data. Personally, I'm using my overall backup to the AWS server. That's my task, and I will automate networking tasks, mainly numerous networking tasks.
Most of the time, I use Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers to configure some of the configurations from our company perspective. Mainly, I will take automated backups as well as manage the networking environment, adding users, and collaborating with adding users and related tasks.
How has it helped my organization?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers has positively impacted my organization because when we take a Windows server, it operates with a graphical user interface where security is virtually nonexistent. However, with RHEL, the security features are significantly better compared to Windows, especially for security purposes.
The improved security of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers has helped my organization because we need to update packages, set security, and we are using security commands to secure our domain, network, and everything, particularly by using some of those tools.
What is most valuable?
Regarding the best features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers, there is no specific feature, but I appreciate all features that have been updated until now. In version 8, I may have forgotten some of the things, but I think all features are good.
There is not a particular feature I find myself using most often, as I use all the features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers, and I need to be 100% productive. I have to use those services in a productive manner, so I have used all of the features.
In terms of accuracy and reliability of output regarding Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers' AI capabilities, it was a good sign as we are using AI in our Linux. It provides automatic commands that we need, and in previous times, I just needed to check with the browser and copy-paste. Using the AI capabilities is very useful for us, and the reliability is high with more accuracy.
What needs improvement?
I have not found any issues with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers, and in the future, I will definitely search for any improvements. As for now, I have no issues, and there is no need for improvements; it is better.
Sometimes, while using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers, we encounter issues where some of the systems are not accepting certain commands, leading to command errors. Some of the systems do not support that particular service, so that is the issue we need to resolve.
Regarding Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers' AI capabilities, I think there will be an issue while providing AI capabilities because sometimes it will break the rules created by our side. I just need to be more careful, and while the governance and security are being fixed, I need to work more on that to ensure that there are no loopholes we need to search for in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers for six years, personally using Red Hat Linux from my early career stage as well as in my college days. I am a self-taught ethical hacker, so I am using Red Hat Linux and Kali Linux. Red Hat Linux I have been using for six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers has been stable in my experience. I am updating everything regarding the stability of that operating system, and many users are using that operating system.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers' scalability is very easy for my organization compared to others, and there is no testing required; it is very stable.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers has been good for my organization. Most of our customers provide good feedback for us, and it will be good.
I would rate the customer support on a scale of 1 to 10 as an 8 out of 10.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment because I have metrics like time saved, which I rate 9 out of 10 for its reliability. That is the thing I have observed.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I have not worked so much on the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers; I just have knowledge about that. I provide some guidance to our back team, which is my job.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers an absolute 10.
I choose a rating of 6 out of 10 because my day-to-day tasks are time-consuming and, second, for security purposes. That is the main speed, and that operating system runs at a very high speed, where I am using it in a very fast manner. I am using commands that are very understandable, and I am learning. That is the thing I have been scaling up.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers is deployed in my organization as an on-premises network, and I am monitoring an infrastructure spanning about one acre. It is very helpful for my organization.
I would suggest Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers for other organizations, as my friends are working with it because of its security, reliability, scalability, and everything. My overall rating for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 with support by ProComputers is 10 out of 10.