Stability was the main "feature". There are many Linux distributions which come with all the new software, but we have no use for these new versions if they are buggy. With CentOS, we know it just works.
Cloud Engineer | OpenStack Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
There are many Linux distributions which come with all the new software. But we have no use for these new versions if they are buggy. With CentOS, we know it just works.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
Not really, as we didn't really test other distros.
What needs improvement?
CentOS and RHEL for that matter are fairly difficult for beginners, as there are no popular and widely used Red Hat-based Desktop distros. And this has a slightly smaller user base and tutorials than other popular distros.
For how long have I used the solution?
More than five years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No.
How are customer service and support?
Didn't use it. We were using the (free) community version.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
No.
How was the initial setup?
It was just the easy Anaconda installer.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
No experience.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
No.
What other advice do I have?
Try it! It's an amazingly stable Linux distro.
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Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
A stable system with good performance
Pros and Cons
- "It's a good and stable system. It provides everything you need for web servers and database servers."
- "The server system is a little bit tough to manage."
What is most valuable?
CentOS is a good and stable system. It provides everything you need for web servers and database servers.
One server can hold a few thousand users.
Installation can be done through an automated process.
What needs improvement?
The server system is a little bit tough to manage. It is not as easy as I would like it to be.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using it for more than ten years.
We use dedicated servers for this solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability and performance are good.
How was the initial setup?
We used a fully automated process for installation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are no licensing fees. CentOS is a free solution.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated Fedora.
What other advice do I have?
CentOS is more simple than Windows, and I would rate it at ten on a scale from one to ten.
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Manager Tech. & Support (Information Technology) at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Highly stable, easy to use, but could be more scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use but not as easy as Windows."
- "The solution could improve by being more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We are using CentOS for some of our applications on one single server.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use but not as easy as Windows.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by being more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using CentOS for approximately five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution needs to improve on its scalability.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not needed to contact technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is a little difficult.
What about the implementation team?
We have one engineer that does the implementation of this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are using a subscription-based license option for CentOS.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution for applications that you want to have high stability.
I rate CentOS a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Storage Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Reliable, and simple to install, but it is it confusing, and difficult to use
Pros and Cons
- "The technical support is good."
- "CentOS is not easy."
What is our primary use case?
I run my personal applications on CentOS.
What needs improvement?
CentOS is not easy.
I have searched the command center, but I cannot switch the accounts.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with CentOS for four years.
I am working with the latest version of CentOS.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
CentOS is a stable product.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good.
YouTube contains a wealth of information. YouTube is an excellent source of information.
The CentOS website provides useful information and allows you to download the PPS, which is a benefit.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Approximately two years ago, I worked with Google Drive.
I also work with Kali Linux.
How was the initial setup?
CentOS can be easily installed in VMWare and VirtualBox. The installation is straightforward. However, on the server, it is difficult for me to detect errors and check other applications.
It took seven months to complete the installation.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the installation myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm not required to pay a licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
If you are an IT technician or an apprentice, I would recommend this solution, however, if you are a regular user, I cannot recommend it because I find it confusing and difficult to use.
I will continue to use this solution.
I would rate CentOS a seven out of ten.
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