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Oracle Solaris vs SUSE Linux Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

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 January 2025, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Oracle Solaris is 3.2%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Linux Enterprise is 8.4%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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.
Dominique Locksley - PeerSpot reviewer
Has good kernel modules and upgrades
I like how the tool handles kernel modules and upgrades - we rarely have issues after upgrades, unlike with other Linux distributions like Oracle Linux or Ubuntu. The kernel module management is excellent. Changes made in one version typically work the same in other versions too, which isn't always the case with other distributions. There's also lots of information and community support available if you run into any problems, both on the official website and in forums and user groups. I know many people who use it specifically, so it's easy to get independent support if needed. I've been working with the tool for a long time, since 2003, before they became SUSE Linux Enterprise. It's always been one of the most admin-friendly Linux versions.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the main features of this solution is the ease of use."
"Solaris' best feature is its stability."
"It is a scalable solution. I recommend it for bigger companies."
"This product handles databases well; they run on top of the operating system."
"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."
"It works well. It is very stable and very good. It is also very safe. It cannot be easily infected by viruses or attacks."
"Its networking has helped me combine the power of a neural network with the benefits of virtualization to improve the AI's performance."
"I like how the tool handles kernel modules and upgrades - we rarely have issues after upgrades, unlike with other Linux distributions like Oracle Linux or Ubuntu. The kernel module management is excellent. Changes made in one version typically work the same in other versions too, which isn't always the case with other distributions. There's also lots of information and community support available if you run into any problems, both on the official website and in forums and user groups. I know many people who use it specifically, so it's easy to get independent support if needed. I've been working with the tool for a long time, since 2003, before they became SUSE Linux Enterprise. It's always been one of the most admin-friendly Linux versions."
"I have not experienced any issues with this operating system."
"The most valuable feature is that there is an inbuilt HANA firewall."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is stable."
"The main feature is that Linux is flexible to work with for most web-based applications."
"It's easy to set up."
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is easy to configure for those who are not hardcore command-line driven."
 

Cons

"Oracle customer service is slow at times."
"The scalability of the solution can be improved."
"Solaris' package management could be improved, especially in comparison to Linux."
"Oracle Solaris can improve by supporting all the recent features that are in the market from other competitors."
"When we switch over to Solaris it was not easy because we had some troubles with the performance. Solaris is from Oracle and you would expect that it would run flawlessly, but we had some issues in sizing the previous Linux environment to the Solaris environment."
"There is an issue where Solaris doesn't give the correct figures for memory use when checked."
"The tool is quite complex and difficult for anyone trying to use or study it."
"Patching without downtime would be nice."
"The solution is expensive."
"I have not been overly impressed with their technical support."
"Sometimes it is a bit of work for developers to change the configurations."
"The solution has to be fine-tuned with better documentation."
"They should improve their educational portal."
"I would like to see GUI improved, it could be more user-friendly."
"The interface could improve."
"In the next release it would be nice to see more integration and better automation of processses."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Solaris is highly priced compared to other solutions, but since it's a niche product, this is to be expected."
"The product is inexpensive."
"We don't use an authorized license."
"The price is not good and needs to improve."
"There is no OS licensing cost if you use their hardware and purchase hardware maintenance."
"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."
"It is an expensive product. I rate the pricing a ten out of ten."
"The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
"The platform is affordable."
"The price of SUSE Linux Enterprise could be cheaper. Other solutions, such as"
"The tool is expensive compared to Red Hat. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"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."
"I have to pay for a license in order to get support."
"There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
"The product is expensive. We purchase its yearly license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
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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