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    Garima Vyas Purohit

Unified environments have streamlined our development workflows and reduced deployment issues

  • May 28, 2026
  • Review from a verified AWS customer

What is our primary use case?

Ubuntu Linux is our primary operating system for day-to-day development work. Our developers use it as their main operating system, and we also use it to run on backend servers and internal tools.

For example, Ubuntu Linux serves as our main working machine. We write code, run tests, and deploy applications all from Ubuntu Linux. We use tools like Docker and Git on Ubuntu Linux to manage our projects. When we build a web application, the entire process from writing the code to testing it locally, pushing it to the server, all happens on Ubuntu Linux. This keeps everything consistent because our servers also run Ubuntu Linux, so there are no surprises when we go from development to production.

Ubuntu Linux fits really well into our workplace because it is open source and free, which helps us keep costs down. We also use it for running automation scripts and scheduled tasks in the background, such as backups, monitoring, and sending reports. Another thing worth mentioning is that because Ubuntu Linux has such a large community, whenever we run into an issue, we can almost always find a solution online quickly. That saves us a lot of time. Overall, it has become the backbone of our tech setup. From individual developer machines to servers, everything runs on Ubuntu Linux.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu Linux offers multiple best features. First is the stability and reliability. Our servers run for months without needing a restart, which is really important for us in a production environment. Second is security. Ubuntu Linux gets regular security updates and patches, so we feel confident that our systems are protected. Third is package management. Using APT, installing or updating software is really simple, requiring just a single command and everything is done. Fourth is compatibility. Almost every development tool, framework, or software works on Ubuntu Linux, whether it is Python, Node.js, Docker, or anything else, it just works out of the box. Finally, the community and the documentation are excellent. If we ever get stuck, there is always someone who has had the same problem and solved it. The support forums and documentation are outstanding.

Ubuntu Linux has had a really positive impact on our organization in several ways. The most obvious one is cost savings. Since Ubuntu Linux is completely free, we have saved a significant amount of money that we would have otherwise spent on operating system licenses. We redirected that budget towards other important areas of the business. Another big positive impact is faster development cycles. Because our development and production environments are identical, both running Ubuntu Linux, we have reduced the bugs and issues that used to come up when moving code from development to production. That alone has saved us a lot of time and frustration. We have also seen improvements in team efficiency. Our developers spend less time dealing with system issues and more time actually building products. We have improved productivity by a noticeable margin just by having a stable, reliable environment. From a security standpoint, we have had zero major security incidents since fully moving to Ubuntu Linux. The regular updates and strong security features give us and our clients a lot of confidence. Finally, it has helped us scale easily. As our team and infrastructure grew, Ubuntu Linux scaled right along with it without any major challenges or additional licensing costs.

I really appreciate the customization flexibility that Ubuntu Linux offers. Unlike some other operating systems, Ubuntu Linux lets you configure and customize almost everything to fit your needs. You are not locked into one way of doing things. The lightweight nature of Ubuntu Linux is also a big plus. It runs really well even on older or lower-spec hardware, so we do not always need to invest in expensive machines. Ubuntu Linux makes the most out of whatever hardware we have. The LTS version, or Long-Term Support release, is another valuable feature. Ubuntu Linux offers five years of support on an LTS version, which means we do not have to keep upgrading frequently. We can stay on a stable version for a long time and still get security updates. That is really valuable for a business. Ubuntu Linux works beautifully with Docker and Kubernetes as well. For modern development and deployment workflows, that is becoming increasingly important, and Ubuntu Linux handles it very well.

What needs improvement?

There are a few areas where I think Ubuntu Linux could be improved. The first one is hardware compatibility. Sometimes when we get a new machine, certain hardware like Wi-Fi cards, graphics cards, or printers do not work straight away out of the box. You have to manually find and install drivers, which can be frustrating, especially for people who are not very technical. Another area is the graphical user interface, or GUI, and desktop experience. While Ubuntu Linux has improved a lot in this area, it still does not feel as polished or as smooth as Windows or macOS for non-technical users. If Ubuntu Linux wants to attract more everyday users, that is an area they need to keep improving.

On the software compatibility side, one of our biggest frustrations is that some industry-standard tools simply do not have native Linux versions. For example, tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and some specialized enterprise software just do not run natively on Ubuntu Linux. We have to use workarounds such as running Windows in a virtual machine or using a web-based alternative, which is not always ideal. Additionally, when it comes to vendor support, sometimes when we reach out to third-party software vendors for technical support, they do not officially support Linux. We are kind of on our own figuring things out. That can be really frustrating when you are dealing with a critical issue and the vendor just says they do not support Linux. Another thing is enterprise solution integration. Some enterprise tools that businesses commonly use, such as certain ERP systems or CRM platforms, either do not have a Linux version, or their Linux versions are not as feature-rich or well-maintained as the Windows counterparts.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability is a big deal for us with Ubuntu Linux because downtime directly affects our productivity and our clients. Our servers continuously run, and we rarely ever have to restart them due to a crash or system failure. We might go months without an unplanned restart, and that is huge for us. From a day-to-day perspective, our developers do not have to worry about their working environment randomly crashing or behaving unexpectedly. They can just focus on writing code rather than troubleshooting issues. It also means our deployment processes are smooth. When we push a new update to the server, we know the environment is going to be exactly the same every time. Honestly, it just gives the whole team peace of mind. We are not constantly firefighting system issues. That alone saves us several hours every week, which we can put into actual productive work.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Our organization uses Ubuntu Linux in a hybrid setup, which I think is pretty common for organizations like ours. For our production servers, we primarily use Ubuntu Linux on a public cloud, especially on cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud. Ubuntu Linux is actually one of the most popular and well-supported operating systems on these cloud platforms, which makes deployment and management really straightforward. We also have some on-premises servers running Ubuntu Linux in our own office infrastructure. This handles internal tools, databases, and things that we prefer to keep within our own network for security and compliance reasons. That is our private cloud or on-premises component. On the developer workstation side, all our developers run Ubuntu Linux as their local operating system on their individual machines. This creates a consistent environment from the developer's laptop all the way up to the production server. The beauty of this hybrid approach is that because everything runs Ubuntu Linux, we have consistency across all environments. There are no surprises moving workloads between local machines, internal servers, and the cloud infrastructure. We manage everything using tools such as Ansible and Terraform, which work really well with Ubuntu Linux and make managing this hybrid infrastructure much easier and more automated.

How are customer service and support?

There are a few things that have frustrated us that are worth mentioning about Ubuntu Linux. Support response time is one of them. When we encounter a critical issue in production, we sometimes need a faster answer. While the community support is great, it is not always fast enough for urgent, business-critical problems.

What other advice do I have?

If I had to pick one, I would say we use AWS, which is Amazon Web Services, most frequently for our Ubuntu Linux deployments. The main reason I say that is AWS has really deep and mature support for Ubuntu Linux. Ubuntu Linux is one of the official AMIs, which is Amazon Machine Images, available on AWS, which means spinning up an Ubuntu Linux instance is really quick and straightforward. Just a few clicks or a single command and you have a fresh Ubuntu Linux server running in a minute. We also use a lot of AWS services that integrate really well with Ubuntu Linux, such as EC2 for compute, RDS for database, and S3 for storage. The whole ecosystem just works really smoothly together. Another reason I lean towards AWS is reliability and uptime. Their infrastructure is extremely robust and combined with Ubuntu Linux's stability, we get a very dependable production environment. We also have more internal expertise with AWS on our team. Our DevOps engineers are very comfortable with AWS tools and services, so it just makes sense to use it as our primary platform. We do still use Google Cloud for certain workloads, particularly anything related to data, analytics, and machine learning where Google Cloud has some really strong offerings, but for general Ubuntu Linux server deployment, AWS is our go-to choice.

Based on my experience with Ubuntu Linux, I have a few pieces of advice for anyone considering it. First, and the most important, start with a clear use case in mind. Ubuntu Linux is fantastic for servers, deployment environments, development environments, and technical workloads. If that is what you need, then go for it confidently. But if your team is mostly non-technical users who just need a simple desktop experience, then be prepared to invest some time in training and setup. Second, invest time in learning the command line. A lot of the real power of Ubuntu Linux comes from the terminal. The more comfortable your team is with command-line tools, the more productive they will be on Ubuntu Linux. I would recommend doing some basic Linux training before fully committing. Third, build a solid backup and snapshot strategy before you start, especially when doing upgrades or major changes. Having a reliable backup can save a lot of time and headache.

For most of our Ubuntu Linux deployments on AWS, we use the free official Ubuntu Linux AMIs that are directly available through AWS. These are the standard Ubuntu Linux images provided by Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, and they are available directly in the AWS console without going through the Marketplace. Since Ubuntu Linux itself is free and open source, we do not pay for the operating system licenses. We only pay for the underlying infrastructure of AWS, such as compute and storage.

My overall review rating for Ubuntu Linux is eight out of ten.

    reviewer2816721

Hosting websites and databases has become cost‑effective and supports long‑term cloud growth

  • April 17, 2026
  • Review from a verified AWS customer

What is our primary use case?

I use Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS for website hosting and for application stacks like Apache and MySQL. I am using Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS for hosting my website, and for the database, I use MySQL to host the application and get the response from the MySQL database.

I use Ubuntu Linux in different fields including cloud and virtualization, containerization, database management, file and network sharing, and development and DevOps. I use Ubuntu Linux for my AWS application, as Ubuntu Linux Server is used for heavily utilized hosting websites, databases, and cloud applications.

What is most valuable?

The best feature of Ubuntu Linux is that it serves as a base for private cloud and public cloud VMs for AWS.

It is very useful to use Ubuntu Linux with its GUI-based and CLI modes; the commands are very lightweight, and it is much more feasible for me with its long-term support.

Ubuntu Linux provides business advisory consultancy for business purposes and enables the smooth running of my website hosting to meet all business purposes.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is good because I am using the freeware version.

What needs improvement?

The user experience on Ubuntu Linux is very good, so I believe there is no need for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for the last five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is definitely stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is widely used for business purposes including app storage, development, and staging environments. From my perspective as a user, I would rate Linux at eight points for its high scalability and greater relevance and advantage in terms of adherence, cost-saving, desktop compatibility, cloud server dominance, and wide industry adoption. I believe it is good for new users as well as for experienced people.

How are customer service and support?

Customer support for Ubuntu Linux was very good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Before Ubuntu Linux, I was using Windows applications for application purposes. However, because of its lightweight and user-friendly environment, I am now using Ubuntu Linux 22.04 LTS for all relevant business purposes.

How was the initial setup?

Ubuntu Linux Pro version provides 20 years of security maintenance, including kernel patching and compliance with standards such as FIPS and CIS, making it cost-effective. It is open-source and free, which is already beneficial for business purposes and for running any environment.

What about the implementation team?

I have reduced staff because I am using a centralized server to manage it with Ubuntu Linux.

What was our ROI?

By using Ubuntu Linux on the cloud, I am reducing costs by at least 22 percent by providing a feasible and secure environment.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I was not using another solution. I am new to this environment, so this is very relevant based on my experience.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Ubuntu Linux an eight.

I provide the rating of eight because Ubuntu Linux is heavily used for business purposes with different benefits. For example, private users and small businesses can register, and the Hardy Heron release in April has led to wide industry adoption, server dominance, cloud, desktop compatibility, cost savings, and management tools.

I deploy Ubuntu Linux on an on-premises cloud as well as AWS public cloud. I use Amazon Web Services, the AWS cloud, for my public cloud deployment.

My overall review rating for Ubuntu Linux is eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    Salim Ahmed

Has supported secure application hosting and reliable server management

  • October 07, 2025
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

I use Ubuntu Linux for servers and hosting applications.

What is most valuable?

I find the GUI to be good in Ubuntu Linux, and I appreciate the open SSH. The fact that it is free since it is open and open-source is why I appreciate it and feel it is secured. We have multiple different kinds of support related to Ubuntu Linux, including official support and other options.

I am currently using laptops, desktops, and servers, and Ubuntu Linux supports all these devices. If I need it for Raspberry Pi or something similar, I can download another Linux distribution.

Ubuntu Linux is scalable, especially for servers. We prefer using Ubuntu Linux Servers rather than Windows.

The biggest advantage of Ubuntu Linux for me is that it is open-source, secured, and scalable.

What needs improvement?

I was thinking that Ubuntu Linux and Windows would work on the same machine. With Windows 11, they came together, so it is a good thing. On the GUI, when I use SSH or PuTTY or what is called a console port to connect with the network devices or servers, it is somehow difficult compared with Windows. If it gets easier, then it will be great.

For how long have I used the solution?


What do I think about the stability of the solution?

At this time, I have no issues with the stability of Ubuntu Linux.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

So far, I do not have any issues related to security in Ubuntu Linux. Whenever there is an update or whenever I install an application, I update it. Therefore, I do not have any significant issues with the Ubuntu Server.

Everything is good with Ubuntu Linux. I do not have any significant challenges with Ubuntu Linux.

How are customer service and support?

I have not contacted Ubuntu Linux support.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

Setting up Ubuntu Linux is easy for me. It takes just 10 minutes.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I am currently using laptops, desktops, and servers, and Ubuntu Linux supports all these devices. If I need it for Raspberry Pi or something similar, I can download another Linux distribution.

What other advice do I have?

I was thinking that Ubuntu Linux and Windows would work on the same machine. With Windows 11, they came together, so it is a good thing. On the GUI, when I use SSH or PuTTY or what is called a console port to connect with the network devices or servers, it is somehow difficult compared with Windows. If it gets easier, then it will be great.

It is really hard to think of specific benefits in Ubuntu Linux that are not available in Windows at this time. However, on the security side, Ubuntu Linux is more secured.

At this time, we do not purchase anything related to Ubuntu Linux Server through AWS Marketplace.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Ubuntu Linux a rating of nine.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    Martin Prous

Discovering extensive documentation and seamless software integration elevates daily operations

  • June 23, 2025
  • Review from a verified AWS customer

What is our primary use case?

Ubuntu Linux is my operating system for daily use, and because I am related to networking operations, I prefer Linux over Windows. The FortiClient in Windows is very limiting and the IT department most of the time doesn't know how to open certain ports or are very limited in their skills with FortiClient, so I have more freedom to open ports and run some services with it.

What is most valuable?

One of the best features of Ubuntu Linux is that if I need something, I just download it. Everything I need I could search for on the net and just download it and use it, whereas Windows is more problematic.

Ubuntu Linux's rapid support and extensive documentation are fine to me. Every time I need to do something, I find well-explained documentation about the process, so I have no complaints about the documentation or the info about how to do it.

What needs improvement?

I always use just the LTS versions of Ubuntu Linux, but I found recently some software that needs the 20.04 version, which is out of the support lifecycle, and those systems are needed by us, causing a problem when I tried to upgrade. The systems stopped working and it was a disaster, as they support the LTS but the old ones, and when I need to update some packages, they are out of the support system support cycle.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Ubuntu Linux for maybe 12 years.

How are customer service and support?

I have never rated the support or customer service of Ubuntu Linux as I have never used it.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

My experience with the pricing for Ubuntu Linux is that I always use the free version, so I never paid for any installations or support.

What other advice do I have?

I have not used Ubuntu Linux's cloud-init capabilities for configuring or managing instances in cloud environments.

I don't know of any things that could be better with Ubuntu Linux, as everything works fine.

On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Ubuntu Linux a 10 plus.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    reviewer2728158

Good compatibility and improvement needed in migration process

  • June 23, 2025
  • Review from a verified AWS customer

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?

Positive

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)

    PrashantSharma

Performs efficiently but requires overcoming a learning curve

  • June 05, 2025
  • Review from a verified AWS customer

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.

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.

    Kadir Kokcu

Supports a wide range of features and offers a highly stable user experience

  • May 14, 2025
  • Review from a verified AWS customer

What is our primary use case?

I use Ubuntu Linux for application servers in my daily operations.

I run web applications on Ubuntu Linux.

For application servers, I find Ubuntu Linux very useful.

I have a project on Ubuntu Linux that uses Nvidia graphic cards for AI purposes, such as Google Maps, where car cameras collect images while running on the road to build a map and recognize shop names and locations.

What is most valuable?

I find Ubuntu Linux to be a stable operating system and open-source, supporting almost all features as expected for an operating system, and it's widely supported by any open-source applications.

It is widely supported by almost all applications.

Ubuntu Linux continuously improves itself; it supports almost every new feature, and AI projects benefit from these developments, as well as every web-based project due to support for at least three or four web platforms such as Apache and Nginx.

What needs improvement?

Automation is very important for wide deployments, and Ubuntu Linux supports a lot of automation features, making it easy to deploy hundreds of applications. While Linux platforms are generally difficult to manage due to shell applications and lots of text files, automation handles these challenges and allows monitoring of the deployment process. This kind of development needs to be done, and the GUI could be better.

The GUI could be improved for beginner users.

For beginners, the GUI may be improved, but pro users use automation tools, scripts, and other options, so they don't need easy GUI tricks.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for at least 5 years.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

The initial setup deployment takes less than an hour.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

During these 5 years, I have faced some minor issues with Ubuntu Linux, but not a major downtime.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is very scalable.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Before working with Ubuntu Linux, I evaluated most other Linux operating systems such as Red Hat, SUSE, and others.

Red Hat is a very professional operating system, and many operating systems use Red Hat-based code, but I find Ubuntu Linux to be a bit easier and more widely used, possibly due to Red Hat's license limitations.

How was the initial setup?

For the setup of Ubuntu Linux, I would rate it eight out of ten for ease.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Ubuntu Linux is almost free, but it has some professional services that require payment if you choose to use them. For a low-cost application server, Ubuntu Linux is a good choice, or for an enterprise-wide scalable operating system with professional services, you can select Ubuntu Linux at a reasonable price.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I may share a review on other Linux or operating systems such as Rocky, Kali, Oracle, and SUSE in one or two months.

What other advice do I have?

Currently, approximately 2,000 users are working with Ubuntu Linux in my company.

I plan to increase the usage in the future.

I strongly recommend Ubuntu Linux to most customers.

I would recommend it because it is very stable, supports almost every new feature, and almost all open-source projects, with easy support available from the web and professionals.

I rate Ubuntu Linux 9 out of 10.

    Azaz Qurershi

Using workstation features effectively with enhanced security

  • May 14, 2025
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

I use Ubuntu Linux as a workstation to check my emails, to connect to people, to use Teams, to send mails, and to browse everything, similar to how we use Windows.

I use Ubuntu Linux as a replacement for Windows for everything. I use Teams, emails, Zoom, AnyDesk, and UltraViewer on it.

What is most valuable?

For system administration, I find it useful to connect to my Linux servers directly from the command line, and I create my virtual machines using VMware Workstation.

In terms of security, I am satisfied with Ubuntu Linux and I can rely on its security features more than I can with Windows.

What needs improvement?

There might be some features or limitations I would want to see improved, but I cannot think of any specific ones right now. It is easy to use.

The booting of Ubuntu Linux should be faster because I only have two minutes when I have calls, so it should complete more quickly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Ubuntu Linux for four years.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

I have not faced any challenges with Ubuntu Linux such as integration or any other challenges.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have not faced any challenges with Ubuntu Linux such as integration or any other challenges.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have not faced any challenges with Ubuntu Linux such as integration or any other challenges.

What other advice do I have?

I have not used Ubuntu Linux for AI as yet. My total rating for Ubuntu Linux is 9.

    reviewer2023968

Focus on system enhancements to improve usability

  • May 13, 2025
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

Can you describe some of the use cases for this product and where or how it is used?

What is most valuable?

What are some of the most valuable features in your opinion with Ubuntu Linux?

What needs improvement?

What areas could be improved with Ubuntu Linux in your opinion?

Where can they continue to improve and where can they focus their energy moving forward regarding improvements?

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

Since you mentioned it was easy to install, how long does it take to deploy the product?

Can one person complete the deployment?

How are customer service and support?

How would you rate their customer service or the technical support with Ubuntu Linux? Have you ever used it?

There is substantial documentation and community support available.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

What would you say are some main differences between Ubuntu Linux and other Linux products that you have used?

What about the implementation team?

Are you the only one who is maintaining it, or how many people maintain the product?

What was our ROI?

Can you describe any cost savings or productivity boosts you have realized by using Ubuntu Linux?

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

What are your thoughts on how Ubuntu Linux is priced?

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Is CentOS something you used recently in the last year?

What other advice do I have?

Do you still have experience with Windows and Linux products?

Which Linux products are you familiar with? Is it Ubuntu Linux, SUSE, Rocky, or some others?

Does it require a lot of maintenance?

How does Ubuntu Linux support your AI or machine learning projects?

Would you recommend Ubuntu Linux to others and why?

    Mohammad Rosli Sukri

Users appreciate straightforward installation and rapid updates with excellent community support

  • May 09, 2025
  • Review from a verified AWS customer

What is our primary use case?

My main use cases for Ubuntu Linux include web servers, FTP servers, and DNS servers, mainly for server usage.

I am mainly using Ubuntu Linux in a virtualized environment; it is virtualized even on-premises, and obviously, in the cloud, it is virtualized. I typically do not install it as a bare-bones or direct install.

For the cloud, we are using Ubuntu Linux on AWS and internally, we are using it on VMware vCenter.

About half of my office, which is around 25 users, works with Ubuntu Linux. However, for the cloud application or workflow that we publish, we have around 300,000 users.

What is most valuable?

The features of Ubuntu Linux that I find most useful and beneficial are the automatic Yum update repository and making software updates easy.

There are automatic update repositories in Ubuntu Linux.

Regarding the specific scenario where security features of Ubuntu Linux have impacted my operations positively, I don't think there's any specific instance, but the main aspect of Ubuntu Linux is that the updates in terms of security are very fast, and it is very easy to deploy. This would be defined as a positive outcome.

What needs improvement?

I recommend improving Ubuntu Linux's version upgrade process. The community has provided support with a community repository that would upgrade the particular version for you, but I don't see that as a paid subscription or paid support from Ubuntu Linux.

Increasing the legacy support for older software would be a good improvement for Ubuntu Linux in the next release.

The problem with the license costs for Ubuntu Linux right now is due to currency exchange, as everything is based on US dollars. If the support could be priced locally and fixed for a number of years, it would be better. The fluctuations of the US dollar and global economic uncertainty make it difficult, but if they could lower the price by about 10%, it would be significant for developing countries like Malaysia.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Ubuntu Linux for more than five years.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

I do not face a lot of issues integrating Ubuntu Linux with my existing infrastructure, as it is quite popular as a Linux distribution. However, the versioning can sometimes confuse people between the LTS version and the standard version, and this is where problems happen because they're not using the long-term support (LTS) version.

The issue with the version is that some applications become deprecated or no longer supported, which can lead to situations where updating or upgrading certain applications might break them. For example, I was using WordPress, but when I upgraded to a newer version of Ubuntu Linux, WordPress broke due to the fact that some of the components are updated and WordPress itself doesn't support the updated application yet.

Apart from this challenge, I have not faced any other problems; in terms of operating systems, Ubuntu Linux is quite easy to use and has a lot of documentation. The only problem arises during major version upgrades when some non-Ubuntu applications might not work after the update.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I don't have any advice or input on making Ubuntu Linux more stable, as I find it very stable. I've installed it in the cloud, on-premises, and in my own virtual machine.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We are planning to increase the usage of Ubuntu Linux in the future while also evaluating the use of Amazon Linux.

How are customer service and support?

For technical support, I would give it an eight out of ten because I don't really need to rely on their technical support; most of the information is available in forums or the public domain.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We are exploring Amazon Linux because it's on Amazon, and running its own version of Linux might provide additional benefits that we can gain; that's why we are conducting this study.

How was the initial setup?

Ubuntu Linux is very easy to set up for me personally.

I would probably rate the setup experience of Ubuntu Linux an eight or a nine out of ten.

It takes about 15 minutes for the basic install of Ubuntu Linux and another half an hour for the updates.

What other advice do I have?

I expect that if there are loyalty discounts, such as if there is some program for long-term users, that would be great, but they currently don't have such a program.

There should definitely be a loyalty program for long-term users of Ubuntu Linux.

I am not informed if Ubuntu Linux supports any AI-driven projects, as I don't visit the Ubuntu website often and I don't subscribe to any of their mailing lists, so if Ubuntu is doing AI initiatives, I am not aware of it.

I request a 10% discount because that would help offset the costs associated with currency exchange and transfer charges.

I recommend those who want to use Ubuntu Linux to go download the installation image and try to install it on their PC or in their virtualized environment first.

Ubuntu Linux is very easy to use because the installation process is quite straightforward and the GUI is very nice, making it very precise.

I mentioned that legacy support should be increased for older software, but this is a business decision, and my company is also dropping legacy support due to cost.

I would rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten as a total rating.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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