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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
5th
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 November 2024, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Oracle Solaris is 3.5%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 8.7%, down from 10.0% 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

"Oracle Solaris was the preferred operating system for their customers to run their databases on and to get the best performance. It performs well with Oracle applications. Additionally, there are some features inside that are called zones which are Linux containers."
"Oracle Solaris is pre-installed in our environment. Thus, it is simple to customize."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of setup."
"Its networking has helped me combine the power of a neural network with the benefits of virtualization to improve the AI's performance."
"Oracle Solaris's operating system is good."
"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."
"Solaris' best feature is its stability."
"Solaris's best features are high availability, robustness, and database hosting."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is easy to configure for those who are not hardcore command-line driven."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is stable."
"From a functionality perspective, the suite is quite rich. We like that."
"The most important feature is the automatic kernel lifecycle subscription, which is critical for us because the server cannot go down once we start offering any services on the cluster."
"It is very easy to maintain, migrate and upgrade."
"It's easy to set up."
"SUSE Linux's most valuable feature is the documentation - there is a lot of documentation about how to create custom servers."
"Out-of-the-box SLES supported all of our HBAs and hardware specific components."
 

Cons

"There is an issue where Solaris doesn't give the correct figures for memory use when checked."
"They could also enable Oracle OEM for x86 architecture as well."
"I don't want to receive any updates on Oracle"
"This product is not as flexible as other similar solutions on the market today."
"Oracle Solaris can improve by supporting all the recent features that are in the market from other competitors."
"Oracle customer service is slow at times."
"The tool is quite complex and difficult for anyone trying to use or study it."
"The solution is pricey and can be improved by lowering the cost."
"The interface could improve."
"The platform doesn't support certain APMs."
"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."
"The free version sometimes has security holes."
"We have had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE manager."
"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."
"The product must improve its UI."
"The solution is expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is free to use."
"We don't use an authorized license."
"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."
"It is a very expensive product."
"There are no licensing fees but you can opt to pay for support."
"The solution is expensive and is based on an annual fee."
"Its licensing is on a yearly basis."
"This solution needs a license to use it."
"Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."
"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
"The product is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."
"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."
"The platform is affordable."
"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 license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
8%
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

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