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PROS

Oracle Linux is highly stable, offering minimal downtime with effective hot-patching capabilities.
Compatibility with Red Hat Linux and other platforms is exceptional, allowing seamless integration and performance.
Security is a key strength, protecting against network intrusions and maintaining integrity without frequent reboots.
Oracle Linux provides cost advantages, being available for free with comprehensive support from Oracle.
The performance, scalability, and efficient package management make Oracle Linux a preferred choice for enterprise environments.

CONS

Oracle Linux updates need improvement and can cause downtime, requiring manual interventions.
There is a need for faster security fixes and better overall security.
Licensing and pricing are high compared to other options.
Compatibility with non-Oracle applications needs enhancement.
Documentations and installation guides require substantial improvements.
 

Oracle Linux Pros review quotes

CB
Consultant at Agfa Healthcare
Mar 5, 2018
It provides for stable Oracle deployments.
IL
CTO EMEIA at Fujitsu
Jul 2, 2018
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.
it_user899421 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Development Manager
Jul 12, 2018
We are using the firewall for intrusion prevention, and it has performed well.
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reviewer1378032 - PeerSpot reviewer
Site Reliability Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Oct 21, 2020
Oracle Linux is very compatible with other platforms.
SU
Master Consultant - RedHat & Oracle Cloud, Virtualization , Automation at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Nov 4, 2020
The stability is excellent and the initial setup is easy.
RP
Senior Software Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 3, 2021
Once installed, the product is good, I like it. The core of the software is really good.
MW
Project Manager at Realnux
Jan 23, 2021
We use Oracle Linux to test our software, and we also recommend Oracle Linux to our customers.
MS
Manager of Customer Services at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 10, 2021
The user interface is comfortable and easy to use.
it_user1215906 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. System and Storage Administrator at a government with 51-200 employees
Apr 27, 2021
It's very useful for hosting other Oracle products.
Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Solution Architect at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
May 4, 2021
The good thing about Oracle Linux is that it's free, as long as you don't want support.
 

Oracle Linux Cons review quotes

CB
Consultant at Agfa Healthcare
Mar 5, 2018
Kernel updates need improvement.
IL
CTO EMEIA at Fujitsu
Jul 2, 2018
What we found in moving from Oracle Linux 6 to Oracle Linux 7 was the whole interfacing with the application and the fact that operating had all changed, all the commands had changed. You need to be aware that there is some kind of training, some kind of handover required for your technical guys, understanding different ways of interacting with it. Bear that in mind.
it_user899421 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Development Manager
Jul 12, 2018
It does not have any reporting on attempted intrusions.
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reviewer1378032 - PeerSpot reviewer
Site Reliability Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Oct 21, 2020
I think they should also pay more attention to the open-source community.
SU
Master Consultant - RedHat & Oracle Cloud, Virtualization , Automation at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Nov 4, 2020
It would be ideal if they added a faster implementation of the security fixes, if possible.
RP
Senior Software Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 3, 2021
The installation documentation needs to be improved
MW
Project Manager at Realnux
Jan 23, 2021
The download speed is not good. Oracle can improve their servers capacity, especially in Asia.
MS
Manager of Customer Services at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 10, 2021
The GUI could be made more attractive.
it_user1215906 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. System and Storage Administrator at a government with 51-200 employees
Apr 27, 2021
We'd like it if it was a bit more secure.
Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Solution Architect at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
May 4, 2021
They should increase security.