With Oracle Linux Ksplice specifically, we have organizations looking for minimum downtime. We're able to apply hot-patching at any time; once we've proven they're tested, ready to go, we don't need to take downtime to apply them.
Oracle Linux offers stability and performance updates with strong security. It enables efficient management with minimal downtime due to hot-patching. Its Red Hat compatibility aids deployment, while a free version ensures affordability. Despite ease of use, kernel updates need improvement, and security features could advance. Licensing is expensive, and version transitions challenging. Support speed and effectiveness lag, impacting user satisfaction.