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Oracle Solaris vs SUSE Linux Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Solaris
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SUSE Linux Enterprise
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Oracle Solaris is 3.4%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 8.4%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

Zandile Mushi - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers good security features and reliability
The tool is quite complex and difficult for anyone trying to use or study it. The complexity of learning the tool is an area of concern where improvements are required. Oracle Solaris' lighter and simpler version can be introduced. I feel that Oracle Solaris is a user-friendly tool because I am exposed to it.
Naveen Venugopal - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient IT management with crucial automatic updates but needs developer-friendly configuration
Sometimes it is a bit of work for developers to change the configurations. Some kernels will not fit with some packages, and this aspect could be improved. Furthermore, the system's rigidity when updating packages and services needs improvement. Additionally, there should be more loosely bound functionalities to improve developer experience.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The ability to manipulate the zones and the files within the zones from a global OS provides us flexibility that no other virtualization can match."
"The product's most valuable feature is partitioning resources and optimizing hardware utilization effectively."
"This product is stable, has good documentation, lots of solutions, a big community, and good support."
"One of the main advantages is the rock-solid reliability. It works. The stability is very good. It has a very good track record in the data security database."
"Oracle Solaris's operating system is good."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten since we haven't faced any issues."
"We like that the virtualization is built in, so you don't have to spend extra money on buying licenses for a hypervisor."
"It stands out for its exceptional stability."
"It's a flexible solution."
"YaST simplifies the server management of SUSE allowing for a centralized utility to control most of the server functions."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is stable."
"It is a stable platform."
"The operating system is efficient in terms of security."
"It's easy to set up."
"The most valuable features of the solution are patching and the BTRFS file system."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is scalable."
 

Cons

"Patching without downtime would be nice."
"Red Hat Enterprise Linux is more secure and better documented. So Oracle could learn from them when it comes to security and documentation."
"The primary drawback with this product is the lack of version updates."
"I don't want to receive any updates on Oracle"
"Setting up Oracle Solaris can be complex because it requires more commands than other systems."
"It would be helpful if the solution offered backend management. In the 11.4 version, Oracle added a management console. It would be great if we maybe had a user management tool to go with it."
"Oracle customer service is slow at times."
"There is an issue where Solaris doesn't give the correct figures for memory use when checked."
"The solution is expensive."
"The product must improve its UI."
"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."
"I don't like the frequency of updates, especially if they're only from the vendor."
"The price of SUSE Linux Enterprise could improve, it is too expensive."
"SUSE Linux could provide more information about cost and the details of how clustering works."
"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."
"Red Hat has more packages that are available than SUSE does. I'd love to see more projects based on SUSE."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is inexpensive."
"This solution needs a license to use it."
"It is an expensive product. I rate the pricing a ten out of ten."
"There is no OS licensing cost if you use their hardware and purchase hardware maintenance."
"The solution is expensive and is based on an annual fee."
"If you buy Oracle hardware it's supported free with the hardware. If you're putting it on non-Oracle hardware, that is when you buy the support license, which is also very reasonable. It is $1000 dollars per year, so it's not overly expensive."
"The solution is free to use."
"As a private user or individual, I wouldn't recommend it to others, considering it is a costly product."
"I have to pay for a license in order to get support."
"The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
"The product is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."
"The platform is affordable."
"When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is reasonably priced compared to other operating systems. I find it's a much better option for us than Oracle, for example, because of the pricing structure. The pricing is easier to explain to clients and makes it easier to get clients' commitment. The licensing is also simpler to manage and keep track of. Their responsiveness is great - they give feedback very quickly when we ask questions about licensing or other aspects. This helps ensure we're always at the gold standard regarding licensing and everything related to SUSE Linux Enterprise."
"The tool is expensive compared to Red Hat. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How does Oracle Linux compare with Solaris?
When comparing Oracle Linux and Solaris, I believe that Linux is more secure and more flexible. It is also very suitable for enterprises that are already Oracle solution users. I found Linux to be ...
What do you like most about Oracle Solaris?
We use the solution as an internal operating system.
What do you like most about SUSE Linux Enterprise?
The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SUSE Linux Enterprise?
The pricing is slightly higher than expected, but it is manageable for our current project. For the upcoming projects, we are looking for cost-effective solutions.
What needs improvement with SUSE Linux Enterprise?
Sometimes it is a bit of work for developers to change the configurations. Some kernels will not fit with some packages, and this aspect could be improved. Furthermore, the system's rigidity when u...
 

Also Known As

Solaris 11, Solaris
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Sample Customers

Siemens, IVV
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