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Oracle Solaris vs Windows 11 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
Windows 11
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
43
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 Windows 11 is 3.9%, up from 0.2% 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.
Pmurki@Micron.Com Praveen - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to use, stable product and improve productivity
We use our laptops with Windows only. We use it for everything. For the last 20 years, my entire career, I've been using Windows only. Office 365 will be extensively used, along with other tools from Office 365 Everything is good. It's easy to use. It supports AI initiatives. Like we use…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Oracle Solaris is great due to the fact that it actually is meant for high-end servers."
"Oracle Solaris is pre-installed in our environment. Thus, it is simple to customize."
"It is a scalable solution. I recommend it for bigger companies."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"Solaris Zones and Containers are my favorite features."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of setup."
"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."
"We are able to deploy new environments very quickly and securely. Using the virtualization features, we can migrate the environments very flexibly between our servers."
"Windows 11 is a stable and easy-to-use solution."
"The most valuable aspect is the seamless integration and robust compatibility of other tools."
"I use Windows 11 for development environments and find it user-friendly."
"The artificial intelligence capabilities of the product have supported my organization."
"Windows 11 is very user-friendly and has improved user interactivity compared to Windows 10."
"It is a stable solution."
"Windows 11 is easy to install. If you have any unclear issues, you can search Google for them. If you can't find any solutions, you can refer the issue to the IT support team."
"It is a stable solution."
 

Cons

"The primary drawback with this product is the lack of version updates."
"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."
"The Solaris code is open, and the documentation is accessible to all, not only to registered users. Also, the documentation does not support some solutions, and there are no other options."
"Solaris is not easy to use. It needs better GUI, UI, and configuration tools."
"This product is not as flexible as other similar solutions on the market today."
"I would love to see improvements in SVM, so file systems could be increased or migrated without downtime to the environment, similar to what ZFS is capable of."
"The scalability of the solution can be improved."
"It is not easy to use. It doesn't have a user-friendly interface. It should be easy to use. We are planning to move from Solaris to Linux because Linux is more flexible and user-friendly. Its installation should also be easier. Solaris also needs specific hardware to work well, which is another reason why we are moving to Linux. It should be more flexible in terms of hardware. It should have better integration with other hardware platforms."
"When I was using Winsel, a tool for the existing purpose, and completing the purpose of that is to complete the file, it would show an error and ask me to purchase the product. But now, instead of giving the product, we have a patch to loop the tool. This happened via dot key dot shared and dot bat solutions. So, that kind of convenience has not been provided in Windows 11."
"I would like to add a frontend to manage the virtual machines that are installed in Windows 11. It should also improve security which includes patching the vulnerabilities."
"The Android subscription does not support all devices. It should be extended to all devices."
"A significant drawback is its cost for the hardware requirements that is important for optimal performance which makes it less accessible and potentially impractical for many users globally."
"I have noticed a difference in audio option."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"My problem with Windows 11 stems from the fact that I have to update it every other day."
"From what I've been reading recently about the malware attacks on Windows Office 365 users, I might have some concerns about securing the OS."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We don't use an authorized license."
"The solution is expensive and is based on an annual fee."
"The product is inexpensive."
"The price of Oracle Solaris could be less expensive."
"It is more expensive, but very complete and worth enacting."
"It is an expensive product. I rate the pricing a ten out of ten."
"There should be an option to install the solution for free and just pay for the support. We purchased an annual license and the price could be better."
"There is no OS licensing cost if you use their hardware and purchase hardware maintenance."
"My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
"The solution is affordable."
"Windows 11's pricing is fair."
"I rate Windows 11’s pricing a six or seven out of ten."
"We pay for a yearly license for Windows 11."
"I use the free home version."
"My machine came with a Windows 10 license and I upgraded to Windows 11 without paying anything. If you buy a new computer, Windows 11 is included with it."
"Windows 11 is not an expensive solution."
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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
17%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
University
7%
 

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 Windows 11?
We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows 11?
We use a cracked version of Windows, so there are no licensing costs.
What needs improvement with Windows 11?
Configuring network connectivity and sharing printers and scanners in Windows 11 can be a bit more challenging compared to Windows 10. Accessing the network settings takes more time and can be cumb...
 

Also Known As

Solaris 11, Solaris
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Sample Customers

Siemens, IVV
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Find out what your peers are saying about Oracle Solaris vs. Windows 11 and other solutions. Updated: December 2024.
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