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Vendor: CentOS
4.2 out of 5
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PROS

CentOS is highly customizable, allowing for a high level of user access and administration capabilities.
It offers the stability and performance necessary for efficient operation of web and database servers.
CentOS is cost-effective, providing all the features of Red Hat without the associated subscription fees.
Installation and setup are straightforward, taking about 30 minutes to complete.
CentOS is widely supported by a robust community, ensuring reliable troubleshooting and extensive documentation for users.

CONS

Lacks compatibility with Red Hat in the future, raising concerns about its feasibility for enterprises.
Provides no official support, impacting users relying on troubleshooting assistance.
Update support ending in 2023 makes it less suitable for long-term business use.
Increased security features are needed to address current vulnerabilities.
Licensing changes have not been well-received, impacting adoption preferences.
 

CentOS Pros review quotes

reviewer1053252 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 2, 2021
CentOS is very efficient and very powerful with many capabilities.
Mahender Nirwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 15, 2024
If I need to install a feature or fix a server issue, I can easily find answers online. The CentOS community is also vast and helpful.
reviewer1597158 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 11, 2021
The pricing is good. We pay a minimal fee.
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AQ
Aug 7, 2023
I find the solution's stability to be the most valuable feature of it since I have been using a virtual machine with the help of the solution since 2015, and it still works on all the laptops in my organization.
Erick-Guevara - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 2, 2022
The solution is stable and reliable.
Yilmaz Cagri Isbuga - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 10, 2023
There are a lot of sources on the internet that you can use to solve any issues, and people share their experiences. It's not a closed system
Arif-Kundi - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 29, 2024
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward and not complex, especially if you are familiar with CLI.
D6B8 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 8, 2020
It has minimal updates compared to other distributions.
Victor Sibanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 11, 2022
We particularly like that we can remove the graphic user interface to minimize attack settings for the operating system.
RS
Jul 5, 2022
It’s scalable.
 

CentOS Cons review quotes

reviewer1053252 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 2, 2021
I was using CentOS because it was very stable, and now it's not.
Mahender Nirwan - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 15, 2024
CentOS is pretty old now, so I wouldn't recommend anyone use it.
reviewer1597158 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 11, 2021
The solution is stable, however, it could always be even more stable if possible.
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AQ
Aug 7, 2023
CentOS NetworkManager is an area of concern in the solution that needs improvement, and it is the same with other products from Red Hat.
Erick-Guevara - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 2, 2022
The GUI interface could always be better.
Yilmaz Cagri Isbuga - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 10, 2023
The security could be improved because the server system isn't very secure.
Arif-Kundi - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 29, 2024
The product lacks a graphical user interface that can help users automate certain systems using the native features offered by CentOS.
D6B8 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 8, 2020
They could build more options into the wizard.
Victor Sibanda - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 11, 2022
We would like Red Hat to keep supporting the solution but they have decided to get rid of it and there isn't much we can do about it.
RS
Jul 5, 2022
In terms of commands, it's all CLI and there isn't any GUI which can make it challenging to use for some people.