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System Administrator and DevOps Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Open source, easy to set up, and easy to manage
Pros and Cons
  • "The feature that I have found the most valuable is that it is open source. It is also very easy to manage. We can manage it ourselves."
  • "It is an open-source tool, and it doesn't have any support. If there is an issue with the implementation of a feature, such as clustering, I am not sure how to resolve it and get support for it. The stability of the vendor packages also impacts the stability of this solution. When vendor packages are unstable, or any packages are broken, they also impact Ubuntu Linux. It is very hard to resolve an issue related to unstable vendor packages."

What is our primary use case?

We run our personal applications or non-mission-critical applications on Ubuntu Linux to cut the cost. 

What is most valuable?

The feature that I have found the most valuable is that it is open source. It is also very easy to manage. We can manage it ourselves.

What needs improvement?

It is an open-source tool, and it doesn't have any support. If there is an issue with the implementation of a feature, such as clustering, I am not sure how to resolve it and get support for it.

The stability of the vendor packages also impacts the stability of this solution. When vendor packages are unstable, or any packages are broken, they also impact Ubuntu Linux. It is very hard to resolve an issue related to unstable vendor packages.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for three years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable. I didn't face any issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable. We have big servers on it. 

We have four to five people directly working on Ubuntu Linux. They are a part of the System Admin team.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Kali Linux as well. If you want to go for an open-source solution, Ubuntu Linux is better. It is a bit better to use.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was pretty straightforward. It took about 20 minutes. 

What about the implementation team?

I implemented it myself. The deployment duration depends on the scenario. For small deployments, only one person is required.

What other advice do I have?

We have on-cloud and on-premises deployments. I am working on the core features, and I haven't faced any critical issues with it. We use it for our non-critical applications. We don't use it for any critical applications, such as financial applications, because we do not get any official support for it. For critical applications, Red Hat is a better option.

I would rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Security Engineer at Mavisco Resources Sdn Bhd
Reseller
Top 5Leaderboard
A stable and user-friendly solution which can be deployed easily and quickly
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is user-friendly."
  • "The product should provide more automation."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution because my Sophos Anti-Virus is installed in it.

What is most valuable?

I like the stability of the solution. The resources are not huge compared to Windows. The solution is user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

The product should provide more automation. If automation is available, we wouldn’t have to do manual configurations and setups.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for one year. I am using the latest version of the solution.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool’s stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I'm using the solution for demonstration purposes for my customer. They have 500 workstations.

How are customer service and support?

I deployed the product myself.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I use Windows, too.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment takes about 30 minutes. The deployment process is similar to Windows.

What other advice do I have?

I refer to Google and other forums to find solutions to my problems. If someone is using Linux servers, they can use Ubuntu. Overall, I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

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reviewer1229244 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, EPS at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Satisfactory performance, free, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "Its performance is valuable. I am satisfied with it."
  • "They can improve the interface and give it an appearance similar to the Windows 11 operating system."

What is our primary use case?

I am using it for my personal use. I am mainly using it for some experimental things. 

I am using its latest version.

What is most valuable?

Its performance is valuable. I am satisfied with it.

What needs improvement?

They can improve the interface and give it an appearance similar to the Windows 11 operating system.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for eight years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable. We can scale it.

How are customer service and support?

I have never used their support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Windows and Unix.

How was the initial setup?

Its initial setup is straightforward. If I remember correctly, it took around 10 to 15 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did it on my own.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

On a personal level, I'm using the free version.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend it to others. I would rate it a 10 out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer2015988 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at a marketing services firm with 1-10 employees
Real User
An open-source solution that is easy to use and has a low maintenance cost
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu Linux is an easy-to-use solution."
  • "The solution could improve its GUI personalization."

What is our primary use case?

We are planning to use the solution for hosting, but we haven't yet started anything. It is still in the testing phase.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu Linux is an easy-to-use solution.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve its GUI personalization. The solution's in-built version does not have many applications like File Explorer. Ubuntu Linux is more suitable for new beginners. It would be good if applications could be pre-built into the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for two to three months.

How was the initial setup?

The solution’s initial setup is easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I use Ubuntu Linux free of cost.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Before choosing Ubuntu Linux, I evaluated SUSE. I chose Ubuntu Linux because it has a low maintenance cost.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1787649 - PeerSpot reviewer
IP/MPLS Engineer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Secure and easy to deploy but there needs to easier to access online troubleshooting
Pros and Cons
  • "It's great for security and it is very safe."
  • "There aren't enough experts in my country to be able to help troubleshoot or to post answers to problems."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use it for our personal applications. We use it in our day-to-day work. 

What is most valuable?

It's easy to deploy.  We can deploy it whenever we want. 

It's great to use with the Linux system. They work well together. 

If you know what you want to program, they make it very easy to do so. 

The solution is very stable. It's great for security and it is very safe.

The installation process is simple.

What needs improvement?

We don't have enough information about this system. When we run into problems, we'd like for it to be more clear what a valid solution might be. For example, if I try to deploy a certain technology, I have to look all over the internet to figure out how to accomplish this. There aren't enough experts in my country to be able to help troubleshoot or to post answers to problems. I'm not sure if there are enough domestic or regional experts who know enough about the solution.

The interface could be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used this solution for quite a long time. It's been more than five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is quite stable. Its performance is good. There are no bugs or glitches. it doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I'm not sure if the product is scalable. I haven't attempted to scale it and therefore could not accurately comment on that aspect.

We have the solution in different departments and on different servers. In our department, maybe five or six people use it. 

How are customer service and support?

We don't get technical support from people. If we need an answer to a problem, we need to seek it out online. 

How was the initial setup?

I have found that the solution is

That said, it depends on the type of server that you are using. You need to ensure it has enough resources. The deployment is quick and we were able to do it in 30 minutes or so.  

While we have a technical team of about 15 people in our department that can handle deployment and maintenance tasks, there are other departments and other people on different teams that can as well.

What about the implementation team?

I'm quite comfortable with the solution. I can handle the implementation process myself. I did not need the help of any integrators or consultants. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is free to use and free to explore. People can go ahead and discover it and experiment with it. 

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend the product to other users and other companies. It's a good solution in general. 

I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Petr Bunka - PeerSpot reviewer
System Architect at CGI
Real User
Top 10
LPS distribution is a great feature as is the reliability and user friendly stability
Pros and Cons
  • "There is value in the long-time supported distribution LPS."
  • "The encryption of the partition regarding software systems could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

I use this product on my desktop, it's a basic system for developing applications. Our company is based in the Czech Republic. I'm a systems architect and customer of Ubuntu. 

What is most valuable?

There is value in the long-time supported LPS distribution and there is an updated version that has recently become available. 

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see some improvement with the installer in terms of the encryption of the partition regarding software systems. I also had an issue with the swap file when I implemented and that took some time to deploy. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for 10 years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward and doesn't take much time. I had one issue with the encryption of the application and that took additional time. We have around eight users in the company and we carried out the integration ourselves. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I'm using the non-supported version which is free. 

What other advice do I have?

I highly recommend this product and rate it 10 out of 10. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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VamsiKrishna2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Trainee at Eidiko
Real User
Refreshes automatically and works well
Pros and Cons
  • "Windows needs a refresh option to refresh its screen, but Ubuntu doesn't need that. It refreshes automatically and works well."
  • "It could be better for working with software at a high resolution."

What is our primary use case?

We have 250 to 300 users in our organization working with Ubuntu, including about 50 engineers.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu is quite flexible. It is a direct software, where we can work directly on its OS. It works to its maximum capacity. Windows needs a refresh option to refresh its screen, but Ubuntu doesn't need that. It refreshes automatically and works well.

What needs improvement?

But it could be better for working with software at a high resolution. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Ubuntu for about a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu is stable. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Ubuntu an eight out of 10. It could be easier to learn and have better documentation. With Windows, it is quite easy to learn from a particular guide or manual. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1598691 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Real User
Flexible, stable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the flexibility."
  • "The config file can be changed in many ways, but with other solutions, there is only one way to configure the system."

What is our primary use case?

There are no specific uses beyond it being an operating system.

What is most valuable?

I like the flexibility.

I work on the command line.

What needs improvement?

If you update certain models, it's not as easy at times.

My main issue with Ubuntu Linux is that there are too many ways to administrate Linux.

The config file can be changed in many ways, but with other solutions, there is only one way to configure the system.

In Linux, there are too many ways to configure it. My colleague configures in one way and I configure in another way, which makes it confusing.

They should unify the way to configure the Linux systems. 

You can change the ATC conflict file. You can change some distributions in another way. 

You have to look on many sites if you like to know why and why the configuration is set for in that way.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for two years.

We have used version 16 for a long time, version 18, and version 20 for quite some time.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have no issues with the stability of this solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is scalable.

We have approximately 100 users in our organization.

Ubuntu Linux is the popular choice in our company. It is approved to continue usage.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have never used technical support.

I only use research on the internet.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I am also using IX, HP Unix, Ubuntu, and some Linux.

How was the initial setup?

It is very easy to install.

What about the implementation team?

I completed the installation myself. I did not use an integrator or consultant.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I am a project manager. I am not a system administrator, I don't know about the cost.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

I would rate Ubuntu Linux an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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