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We performed a comparison between SUSE Linux Enterprise and Windows 11 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Operating Systems (OS) for Business solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11 Report (Updated: March 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It's a flexible solution.""SUSE Linux's most valuable feature is the documentation - there is a lot of documentation about how to create custom servers.""The solution offers a secure operation system.""SUSE Linux Enterprise is scalable.""The initial setup is very straightforward.""Out-of-the-box SLES supported all of our HBAs and hardware specific components.""The operating system is efficient in terms of security.""It's easy to set up."

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"Windows 11 is more user-friendly in GUI (Graphical User Interface) and offers a wide range of settings and preferences.""The solution is the most updated version of Windows.""The graphics of Windows 11 are awesome.""We are migrating from Windows 10 to Windows 11 due to end-of-life, security concerns, and end-of-support. The tool's configuration is good and we are satisfied with it since it's a Microsoft product. We didn't face any hurdles in using the tool. We didn't feel much difference with both Windows products. The solution is good because in IT we want to secure our data. Nowadays, data is the most valuable thing. If your data is secured, then you are secured. I think that everyone has to move to Windows 11 since Windows 10 is facing end-of-life and end-of-sales, probably by 2024.""The security features in Windows 11 are always being updated.""Windows 11 has nice icons and colors.""I like the product's taskbar and icon grouping. You can also get a Windows subscription for Android. The solution's performance is also better compared to the previous versions.""The search bar and graphic user interface (GUI) are my most valuable features."

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"All distributions of Linux could use some improvement.""When working in a Department of Defense environment, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) have to be followed. SLES is not really addressed directly here. It did make following security policy difficult.""SUSE could make more APIs available.""The only stability issues that I can recall encountering with SUSE would be with KDE. However, that is limited to just the desktop environment as I have not had stability issues with ​most server functions.""Red Hat has more packages that are available than SUSE does. I'd love to see more projects based on SUSE.""SUSE Linux could provide more information about cost and the details of how clustering works.""I don't like the frequency of updates, especially if they're only from the vendor.""I have not been overly impressed with their technical support."

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"The solution's stability can be improved.""The interface should be enhanced and more user-friendly.""The driver updates for the solution could be better.""The product should focus more on security, particularly Outlook. It should also look into pricing since people will stop using it after a while if the prices are high.""A significant drawback is its cost for the hardware requirements that is important for optimal performance which makes it less accessible and potentially impractical for many users globally.""There is room for improvement in terms of security.""The vendor must focus on building more reliable hardware.""The solution must improve its aesthetics."

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  • "I would advise others to download the free or strictly open source versions, then test them in their environment before committing to a purchase. This will allow for testing suitability for applications that they want to run."
  • "As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."
  • "When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
  • "I have to pay for a license in order to get support."
  • "There is a free tier and a paid support tier. If you do not need support, then the solution is free to use. If you need support then there is an option for that as well."
  • "Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."
  • "The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
  • "There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
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  • "We pay for a yearly license for Windows 11."
  • "The licensing cost is high."
  • "The solution is affordable."
  • "It is expensive."
  • "My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
  • "The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
  • "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "I use the free home version."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes.
    Top Answer:The solution’s subscription is dependent on the organisation like how they have a contract with the company.
    Top Answer:We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations.
    Top Answer:I rate the tool's pricing an eight to nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:What we don't like about the Windows platform is that every major update increases the requirements. Major updates cause problems in small business environments because the end customers have to… more »
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    Overview

    SUSE Linux Enterprise is a versatile operating system ideal for deploying solutions, managing applications, and running certain applications. It is also used for migrating SAP workloads to the cloud, integrating with SAP HANA solutions and products, and as an operating system for application servers. 

    The solution is praised for its YaST tool for easier server administration, compatibility with Oracle and SAP, stability, scalability, ease of use, extensive documentation, pacemaker cluster, and SUSE Manager for patching. SUSE Linux offers extended support for each version and a special edition for SAP applications.

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    Air India, Akademicki Szpital Kliniczny (ASK), Allone, Altran, Apollo, ARCHIVA, Asia Innovatory Management School, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, AutoData Norge AS, Baldor Electric, Business Connexion, CASIO, Ciclum Farma, Delta Lloyd, Edumate , HPE,  SAP SE,  Lenovo, BMW, T-Systems, UCX, Turners & Growers, Shenzhen Development Bank, Bosch Group, JK Tyres & Industries, IOCL, European Space Agency, Daimler AG, China Minsheng Banking Corp, Café Coffee Day, Unisys,  Petrochina Company Ltd, Fitch Ratings, ABeam Consulting Co Ltd, Tyro Payments, Rackspace, Pacific Textiles, ...
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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Hospitality Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Educational Organization17%
    University10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Computer Software Company10%
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise34%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise62%
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise51%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11 and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    SUSE Linux Enterprise is ranked 6th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 26 reviews while Windows 11 is ranked 10th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 39 reviews. SUSE Linux Enterprise is rated 8.4, while Windows 11 is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of SUSE Linux Enterprise writes "Stable product compatible with multiple cloud service providers ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows 11 writes "An easy-to-use solution that can be used for desktop computing". SUSE Linux Enterprise is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, openSUSE Leap, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Linux and Flatcar Container Linux, whereas Windows 11 is most compared with Windows Server, Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux and openSUSE Leap. See our SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11 report.

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