My main use case for Oracle Linux at Deep System is that we are using it for big data.
In my main use case for Oracle Linux, it's based on Red Hat, and it's secure, reliable, and open source.
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Has improved security and reduced downtime through built-in tools and a reliable kernel
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
In my experience, the best features Oracle Linux offers include its unbreakable kernel system and security, along with reliability and stability.
The unbreakable kernel and the security features stand out for me because, in big data, anyone from outside cannot break my kernel, and we have a lot of inbuilt security, which has helped me with different things.
Oracle Linux provides many more features that I need to consider further.
Oracle Linux has positively impacted my organization because of its numerous features. It's a stable version that I use in an inter-cloud network, so I don't need to regularly update anything, and I don't need to expose my OS to the outside world, making this very positive.
What needs improvement?
Documentation for Oracle Linux is okay, and while user experience is good enough, it sometimes lags, so they can improve some areas there.
Oracle Linux has many features, but it is sometimes heavy, and the response from my Oracle Linux is a little bit laggy. This may be because my kernel is lower at 5.14, which is why it's not so fast and sometimes creates lag or has a longer response time.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux from the beginning of my job, which has been before 2024.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In my experience, Oracle Linux is approximately 95% stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Linux's scalability is designed for big data, so it may be scalable, but it takes a lot of resources and has many big data issues.
How are customer service and support?
I actually don't need customer support for Oracle Linux at this time, but if I needed it, I would ask and share that experience.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
What was our ROI?
Having used Oracle Linux, I can say money is saved because our server is working efficiently, and time is saved due to many inbuilt tools that help us since we are in the cloud network.
In terms of outcomes or benefits I've seen over the last year, we have more than 30 servers, and we only need to reboot one server while all other servers continue working fine, resulting in very low downtime, which is very helpful.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Oracle Linux, I evaluated options such as AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using Oracle Linux is that it's good for Oracle Database, and it has its own open-source model along with a few things that are different from others. I rate Oracle Linux 8 out of 10.
Has reduced downtime and improved performance while maintaining high security during database and web administration
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Oracle Linux is server administration, and I typically use it for web administration, application, and database administration in my work.
A specific example of how I use Oracle Linux with my databases is to implement our core banking system, where I use MySQL and manage the database.
Regarding how I use Oracle Linux, we are currently facing challenges with WebLogic, and we are using Apache and WebLog from Oracle that add to our tasks.
What is most valuable?
Oracle Linux helps with security and management in my bench system because we have many features that we can use to implement security, such as the firewall, which we configure, and it also helps when someone has to access our resource or database, especially concerning cybersecurity.
The best features Oracle Linux offers for my organization stand out significantly in terms of security, particularly the firewall. The firewall in Oracle Linux helps my organization because it is reliable, offers ease of configuration, and is dependable to use.
Oracle Linux provides fast updates, and the best aspect is that we can update our server without interrupting our service, which is very important for business continuity. When we moved to Oracle Linux, we noticed more performance in our applications, making our business operations smoother.
Oracle Linux has impacted my organization positively by helping us reduce downtime, improving our performance, making our applications quicker, and increasing our security; we can fix problems easily with Oracle Linux.
What needs improvement?
I believe Oracle Linux could be improved, but I am very happy with it as it is.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux for around eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is stable for my organization.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Linux's scalability is excellent for our needs because our organization uses it for everything to achieve our goals.
How are customer service and support?
I have not had any recent experiences with the Oracle Linux support team; we are not currently using customer support, although I had an experience five years ago.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Oracle Linux, we used a different solution, and we switched because Oracle Linux improved our performance and helped us reduce downtime significantly.
What was our ROI?
To measure these improvements, I track cost savings and user satisfaction, both of which are essential metrics for us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Oracle Linux has been that it is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others looking into using Oracle Linux is that if they are seeking performance, security, and reliability, Oracle Linux is the best option for any business.
I rate Oracle Linux 9 out of 10.
Seamless integration and cost efficiency enhance operational effectiveness
What is our primary use case?
I have experience with Linux solutions.
What is most valuable?
The best features of Oracle Linux are repositories, support, and compatibility on Oracle database.
Oracle Linux's compatibility helps in integrating Oracle hardware and software effectively.
The updates are applied instantly once a CVE is identified, which makes it highly beneficial.
What needs improvement?
There is not any area that could be improved with Oracle Linux because it is very similar to Red Hat, and in our type of system, it cannot be achieved with other systems.
How are customer service and support?
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the technical support with Oracle as a 9.
I rate it a 9 because for some cases, the response time is not very high. They are a little slow to respond when we have problems; however, everything else was very good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We evaluated SUSE Linux and Red Hat as other products.
The differences between Oracle Linux and SUSE Linux include the type of subscription, the value, and the compatibility, where Oracle Linux performs better.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup with Oracle Linux was very simple because it kept using the same installing type since the start, making it very simple to adapt everything.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In terms of pricing, Oracle Linux is the best benefit for the price compared to other licensing systems.
As for my experience with the pricing and licensing, I can say that as it's from the government, we conducted research about all the prices, and Oracle Linux was the best one available for what it can achieve.
What other advice do I have?
Stable performance enhances operations, but improving interface and customization is necessary
What is our primary use case?
My main use cases for Oracle Linux are ERP. I am using Oracle Linux for ERP purposes.
What is most valuable?
I find everything useful in this tool, as we are currently using Finance, Material Management, and Supply Chain. All of these features are beneficial.
What needs improvement?
Oracle Linux can be improved by making it more user-friendly.
The interface and some features need improvement. The interface is very important. Sometimes, there is a very lengthy process to generate a single report. The customization also needs development.
There should be more customization allowed for the system. There are some limitations as we cannot customize the system according to our needs. We have to use the standard features which are not always suitable for our business. Despite these limitations, we continue to use it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Oracle Linux for the last four to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I consider Oracle Linux to be stable software. It is stable, proactive, and secure.
The biggest advantage and benefit of Oracle Linux is its stability, proactivity, and security.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Regarding scalability, I would rate Oracle Linux between five to six.
How are customer service and support?
Regarding technical support and customer support, I have contacted them and would rate it 8 out of 10.
How was the initial setup?
It is not critical to set up Oracle Linux.
What was our ROI?
When considering the value for money with Oracle Linux, I believe there is definite value.
What other advice do I have?
I have no experience with Oracle APEX or with Oracle ODI, but we are planning to move from Oracle EBS to Fusion.
I am not using the DTrace comprehensive dynamic tracing framework.
I am interested in taking an exam or getting certification from Oracle.
On a scale of 1-10, I rate Oracle Linux a 7.
Delivers strong support for AI projects with quick deployment
What is our primary use case?
Since Oracle Linux is a very light software, it does not take time to deploy unless you have virtuals, or if you have containers you need to set up, which will take additional time. Installing and setting up Oracle Linux takes very few minutes.
Oracle Linux is very supportive in supporting my AI-driven projects and workloads.
How has it helped my organization?
The applications that we have deployed under Oracle Linux run optimally compared to environment we had hosted previously
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Oracle Linux is managing applications and managing application development on the cloud. It is more secure and easier to manage.
Oracle Linux is excellent software, and I rate its scalability an eight.
There are at least 42 people using Oracle Linux in my organization, and we have virtualized some servers where we have deployed eight VMs.
What needs improvement?
The area of Oracle Linux that needs improvement is related to updates. If they have updates, it should update itself without logging out your services.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have worked with Oracle Linux for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of Oracle Linux as very stable, at eight.
How are customer service and support?
Oracle has implemented a chatting AI which answers most questions effectively, but getting real customer service takes some time.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
How was the initial setup?
Oracle Linux is a bit easy to set up.
What other advice do I have?
I have a solution on-premises, and also on cloud for containers and orchestration.
The price of Oracle Linux is affordable, and you can download it for free. It is very available on the Oracle site, and it is an open solution.
Based on my experience, I would recommend Oracle Linux to other people anytime.
Overall, I rate this solution as the best solution at nine out of ten.
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?
User interface needs refinement but serves well for server functionality
What is our primary use case?
I am using Oracle Linux in the IT industry.
We configure Oracle Linux and give it to our customers, which amounts to thousands of people using it.
What is most valuable?
The features of Oracle Linux that we find most effective are when we normally use it as a VPN gateway. We configure it and make it an application-level gateway, and we use it for user authentication.
The main benefits we see in this operating system, apart from the user authentication and VPN gateway, are that we were using CentOS before. Since CentOS is stopping support and going to downstream support now, we moved to Oracle Linux for that matter. Otherwise, we were satisfied with the CentOS part.
What needs improvement?
I feel that Oracle Linux should improve to have a graphical interface that would be much more user-friendly, similar to Ubuntu, so that people who want to interface with the Oracle servers can have Oracle Linux desktop on their personal laptops as well.
I would recommend that those who are planning to use Oracle Linux consider it as a 90% replacement for CentOS because most people would be moving out of CentOS due to those stream and support issues. It is a close match to CentOS, and it could reach out to end users better if the graphical user interface is improved. On the server side, it is acceptable as it is an apple-to-apple match for CentOS, but for end users, people would be comparing it with Ubuntu or Mint, so it should improve its user interface.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Oracle Linux for about a year.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
I have not faced any challenges or difficulties with Oracle Linux during this time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not had any stability issues with Oracle Linux.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have not experienced Oracle Linux handling large-scale deployments; we just do a single node or double node deployment as of now.
I haven't used the scalability feature of Oracle Linux to evaluate if it is scalable enough for my environment.
How are customer service and support?
We normally use the community support for Oracle Linux as of now, which is my impression on the support they provide.
I have no complaints or recommendations regarding community support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We switched to Oracle Linux because support is not available for CentOS; the patches won't be available, which is why we have moved to Oracle Linux, and on my personal laptop, I mostly use Ubuntu.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to set up Oracle Linux compared to CentOS.
If I were to rate the setup for Oracle Linux from 1 to 10, it would receive a perfect 10.
What other advice do I have?
We have customized Oracle Linux, and we use it as a VPN.
Regarding security enhancements in Oracle Linux, the patches are available, so as and when the security patches are available, we update them.
We plan to increase the usage of Oracle Linux for now.
I rate Oracle Linux as a 10 when used on a server, but if I use it as an end user in terms of desktop computing, then it could be a five because the graphics is not as impressive as Ubuntu.
Provides outstanding performance and resource savings with effective customer service
What is our primary use case?
Our clients are using Oracle Linux for core banking deployment and enterprise application deployment.
What is most valuable?
The solution works closely with the operating system kernel, which gives better performance in terms of multi-threading and a distributed database. We work based on Oracle specifications, and whenever there are critical patches and vulnerability tests, we update with the latest security patches. The collaboration with Oracle WebLogic and other Oracle tools enhances performance as well.
What needs improvement?
At this stage, we are uncertain about specific areas for improvement. There is support in place by Oracle, which is appreciated. AI could potentially optimize computing resources in the infrastructure side, especially in a multi-tier enterprise architecture.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Oracle Linux for more than five years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The deployment of Oracle Linux is easy.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is definitely stable. We are using it in a production environment.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have not seen any scalability issues as we are running a considerable volume.
How are customer service and support?
Customer service is good, but sometimes there are delays due to the criticality of the ticket.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we were using other operating systems like Red Hat and SUSE Linux. We switched because we are using tightly coupled Oracle products, and Oracle Linux gives better performance.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to deploy.
What was our ROI?
The solution provides the best return on investment. It saves more than forty percent of resources.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Oracle Linux is affordable because it is open-source. However, if critical support is needed, payment is required.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We previously evaluated Red Hat and SUSE Linux.
What other advice do I have?
Our overall experience with Oracle Linux is very positive. I would rate it a nine out of ten. While support can sometimes be delayed due to ticket complexities, Oracle Linux could benefit from new computing resource optimizations, possibly involving AI.
Secure environment and seamless integration provide peace of mind
What is our primary use case?
We are using Oracle ERP and Oracle Database, and we have installed Oracle tools and applications on Oracle Linux in a virtual environment.
What is most valuable?
The advantages of Oracle Linux are that it is secure and provides end-to-end support from Oracle, from the operating system to the application ERP. This gives us peace of mind. Compared to Windows, we prefer Linux to safeguard ourselves from different kinds of attacks and viruses.
What needs improvement?
Our level of expertise is not high enough. I had to find someone experienced with Oracle Linux since Windows is easier to learn, and most people have hands-on experience with it. If there were educational programs or certifications locally available, it would add more benefits. Additionally, the compatibility with the newest processor models could be improved. It takes time for Oracle to test and then make it public that a processor is supported. We often have to use an older processor model to ensure compatibility with the operating system and our ERP.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux for the last four to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Our environment is locally deployed, and there are no performance issues or latency problems. I find Oracle Linux very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the scalability at seven. Compatibility with the newest processor models takes time, which can impact scalability. Oracle should make the process faster, as we sometimes have to use a previous processor model to ensure compatibility.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is very good. I rate it a nine, keeping one point in reserve for anything that might come up in the future.
How was the initial setup?
For the time being, the installation is straightforward. The main task is ensuring compatibility with new hardware, but once set up, we can use a master VM for our virtual environment.
What was our ROI?
For us, the return on investment is the peace of mind provided by Oracle Linux. Our team is comfortable using Oracle Linux as it integrates well with Oracle tools, making everything work seamlessly.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Oracle Linux is affordable. While ERP might be expensive, Oracle Linux and KVMs are not on the higher side.
What other advice do I have?
I am satisfied with Oracle Linux and would rate it an eight out of ten. It is a good tool for our small company, and we've never encountered anything we couldn't do with it.
Provides peace of mind with secure environment and excellent support while ensuring reliable integration
What is our primary use case?
We are using Oracle ERP and Oracle Database, and we have installed Oracle tools and applications on Oracle Linux in a virtual environment.
What is most valuable?
Oracle Linux is secure, and we have end-to-end support from Oracle, from the operating system to applications and ERP. It provides peace of mind. Additionally, we prefer Oracle Linux over Windows to safeguard against different attacks and viruses. It's all happily integrated, providing a reliable and consistent environment for my team, which I value greatly.
What needs improvement?
Expertise in Oracle Linux is not extensive, so it was challenging to find someone with experience in this technology. Initiating educational programs or certifications locally available would enhance its adoption. The learning curve is significant, and certain processor models take time for compatibility testing. We often have to use older processors until compatibility is confirmed.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Oracle Linux for probably the last four to five years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
It was straightforward to install. We ensure compatibility with new hardware initially and then work in a virtual environment with a master VM we can copy and configure.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is very stable. Our environment is locally deployed, and we don't experience performance or latency issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Oracle Linux is somewhat scalable; I would rate it seven out of ten. New processor models sometimes lack immediate compatibility with Oracle Linux, requiring the use of previous models until support is available.
How are customer service and support?
Oracle's technical support is excellent, and I would rate it as nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
For us, the installation of Oracle Linux is straightforward. When new hardware is introduced, we ensure its compatibility before deploying in a virtual environment.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment from using Oracle Linux is the peace of mind it provides my team. Everything from Oracle tools to applications is well integrated within Oracle Linux.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Oracle Linux is affordable. While ERP may be expensive, Oracle Linux and KVMs are not on the higher side in terms of cost.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Oracle Linux as eight out of ten. I would also advise considering improving educational programs and certifications to facilitate learning and greater expertise.
Troubleshooting capabilities and user-friendly commands enhance system management
What is our primary use case?
We are currently using Oracle Linux in our organization for handling various systems. My experience with Oracle Linux is mainly in managing it for server performance and handling different operating systems like Linux, Windows, and UNIX.
What is most valuable?
I find Oracle Linux's troubleshooting capabilities to be straightforward and simple to use. The commands are very user-friendly, making it easier for me to manage and troubleshoot. Additionally, Oracle Linux has American Standard levels of security, which I consider to be quite good. I find the stability to be excellent as the system manages outages effectively.
What needs improvement?
I think Oracle Linux's outage management can be improved to better handle outages. Furthermore, I believe there could be more resources available for enhanced learning, such as more training materials or a simplified setup process.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Oracle Linux for about one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not experienced any stability issues with Oracle Linux. It is very stable compared to other systems.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I find Oracle Linux to be quite scalable. It handles device performance well, automatically managing any issues that arise.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was already done for us by third parties. We did not do the initial setup ourselves.
What about the implementation team?
They already set it up for us, and we used an already done setup.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Oracle Linux, but before recommending it, I need to be prepared to answer all related questions. I would rate my personal knowledge of Oracle Linux five out of ten. However, I would rate the solution itself nine out of ten overall, as it has shown to be very efficient and user-friendly.
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