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Information Technology Manager and ISMS Auditor at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Real User
Easy to use, good technical support, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to use"
  • "The solution could be more stable and secure."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for business use and running applications.

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution could be more stable and secure.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

I am satisfied with the technical support.

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

There is an annual subscription for this solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend it to others.

I rate Oracle Linux a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1502763 - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Resources Manager at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Stable, with good support, but the integration could be simplified
Pros and Cons
  • "I like that everything is in the command line. It is really helpful."
  • "At times, it can be complex when we are trying to integrate or when we are trying to set up some features."

What is most valuable?

I like that everything is in the command line. It is really helpful.

What needs improvement?

Recently, we experienced a problem with the integration with DAD where it was not syncing.

At times, it can be complex when we are trying to integrate or when we are trying to set up some features.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for four or five years.

We are working with the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable. It runs smoothly in our environment and we have not been faced with any issues using it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's a scalable product.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have support, but only use it on rare occasions.

They respond well to customer care.

When we raise a ticket with them, they reply to the emails. For example, if they have a tag for a particular issue they will respond to you within four hours.

We only connect with technical support when we have an issue.

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

As I am from IT security, there are some type-overs required. I need to use Kali Linux. 

I have also tried some penetration testing tools, which is testing that is better done using Kali Linux tools.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

It takes a couple of hours to deploy.

What other advice do I have?

We are currently evaluating different software solutions that we can deploy in our environment. Some that we are considering are CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender ATP.

We are looking at the options and the features that offer us the best endpoint protection.

I would rate Ubuntu Linux a seven out of ten.

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January 2025
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Solution Architect, IT Consultant at Merdasco - Rayan Merdas Data Prosseccing
Real User
Top 10
Has a simple interface and it's easy to use but it is lacking enterprise features
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu has a good interface, it is easier to use than other distribution such as CentOS or Red Hat. It's suitable for beginners who want to start learning Linux. It has a simple interface and it's easy to use."
  • "Ubuntu should create some specific features, like Red Hat. Red Hat has provided many features for open-source, like FreeIPA."

What is our primary use case?

Some of my customers use Red Hat, some of them use Debian, and some of them use Ubuntu. Ubuntu is popular for ordinary customers and some of our clients use Ubuntu. I have experience with most main distributions, such as SUSE, Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS, and Debian. 

How has it helped my organization?

A Majority of my customers would rather be Using CentOS, RHEL, and OLE but also some are looking for easier interface and simplicity. it suitable for newcomers and desktop users. What appeals to me about it is that you wouldn't have trouble with your drivers.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu has a good interface, it is easier to use than other distribution such as CentOS or Red Hat. It's suitable for beginners who want to start learning Linux. It has a simple interface and it's easy to use. Ubuntu is suitable for someone looking for a desktop Linux.

What needs improvement?

I prefer to use Debian instead of Ubuntu because Debian is the main distributor. Debian is more stable than Ubuntu. In some projects, I have had some problems with Ubuntu Linux. I finally figured out the root cause. It goes back to repositories. On Ubuntu, you can use main repositories and the source of a package that you install from. If you change repositories, you will get trouble and have difficulties with Ubuntu.

Ubuntu should create some specific features, like Red Hat. Red Hat has provided many features for open-source, like FreeIPA. I can centralize the management and policy management. It's very good, like Microsoft. That has an active directory, a special directory service for the customers. 

I'm looking for enterprise features. I'm looking for specific features in the storage area, in the file system area. I'm looking for management solutions, integration solutions, like SUSE and Red Hat.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Linux for more than eighteen years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Because of some cutting edge packages, I think stability is good. Sometimes you need software that is not in the main repositories. Ubuntu tries to involve new software in their repositories.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I think there isn't a difference between Ubuntu and other distributors. If you have enough experience in Linux, you can implement most solutions, and there aren't any specific features between most of the major Linux. 

I have been working with several companies that use Linux in their office but they use Linux servers and most of them use Oracle Linux or CentOS and some of them use Debian. Some employers in these companies use Ubuntu so there are not very many users. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I haven't used Ubuntu's support up until now. In most situations, my colleagues and I can resolve problems based on our experience, internet forums, and many papers that you can find everywhere about Linux.

The problems we would encounter would depend on the service we're working on. I implemented FreeIPA for some of my customers and I had some problems with the installation process. The main Ubuntu documents couldn't help me anymore. I had to look for extra documents on the net. I can resolve it from Red Hat or even Debian documents. It takes a reasonable amount of time to find a solution. 

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

Don't change main repository of Ubuntu otherwise, you will get trouble.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very simple but not as simple as Mint. In the desktop area, Mint Linux is easier than Ubuntu Linux. Statistics show that Mint is more popular than Ubuntu but the setup is not difficult compared with Red Hat or another distributor. 

What about the implementation team?

All of my projects have been done by the internal team. 

What was our ROI?

It is not easy to find out ROI for such a solution but you don't have to pay for buying and most of the time for support.

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

All of them are free most of the time if you have good Linux admins.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have been working on many Linux Distro till now. I evaluate the new release of the main distros to find out new features.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate it a seven out of ten. 

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IT Manager at TMSoft ltd
Real User
A stable solution with an easy initial implementation
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "The solution could be better integrated with Microsoft."

What is most valuable?

I find the stability of the solution the most valuable aspect. It's also easier software than Microsoft Windows.

What needs improvement?

The portal for the active directory needs to be improved. I cannot include my work station as I want to the active directory to the Microsoft domain. 

The solution could be better integrated with Microsoft.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for 2-3 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I cannot answer this question. I haven't tried to scale the solution. Directory as a workstation is used by a few hundred, but all servers are for Oracle databases. And that users work on Windows work stations, but with Oracle client issues, databases on the servers. But we don't plan to scale.

How are customer service and technical support?

We don't deal with technical support. If we need answers, we usually use the internet.

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

We previously used 3BD and Oracle Linux. We switched because this solution is more user-friendly.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was pretty easy.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate other options.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution at 8 out of 10. 

For me, its different user interfaces is not a good idea because sometimes it's hard to find the best interface. It's better to have one, but an excellent one. I think the stability is very good.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Managing Partner at Veribir Ltd
Real User
Highly stable, scalable, and user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is user-friendly."
  • "The solution could improve by having the user interface use fewer resources."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Ubuntu Linux to run applications.

What is most valuable?

The solution is user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by having the user interface use fewer resources.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Ubuntu Linux for approximately 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is a highly stable solution. We have not had any problems at all.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

We have only a small number of people using this solution.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy, it only takes approximately one hour and we never have any problems.

What about the implementation team?

We have done the implementation ourselves.

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

Ubuntu Linux is free.

What other advice do I have?

If the organization does not have any Windows-dependent applications, I would recommend this solution.

I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Data & AI expert at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Highly stable, easy to install, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is very stable, it does not need to restart to maintain stability."
  • "The solution could improve by being more user-friendly, you need to know how to use the command-line interface which you might not understand."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution as a hosting system, processing machine for my machine learning model, and for running applications.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by being more user-friendly, you need to know how to use the command-line interface which you might not understand.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable, it does not need to restart to maintain stability. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is scalable.

We have approximately 25 people using the solution in my organization.

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

I use Microsoft Windows Server.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward, it takes less than 10 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation of the solution.

We have a team of five engineers that do the Ubuntu Linux server maintenance.

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

The use of the solution is inexpensive and the hardware it needs to operate can be priced very low. There is not a license for the solution but there is for the hardware.

What other advice do I have?

Ubuntu Linux is the perfect solution for us. If they make the solution more user-friendly it will cost more overall. The current version is best.

I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1568649 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect / Head of DevOps Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
User-friendly, easy to use, and open-source
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is free to use."
  • "The product could be easier to manage."

What is our primary use case?

Ubuntu is a Linux OS. The solution is primarily used for web servers and web traffic.

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use for developers and DevOps teams. 

The commands and user commands are very good. 

The repository and the security repository are up to date, which is great.

The product is very user-friendly.

We've found the solution to be quite stable so far.

The solution is free to use.

There is a very good open-source community surrounding the solution that can help you troubleshoot if you run into any issues. 

What needs improvement?

You need a Linux operating system to be the host of the web servers. We don't use a GUI. It's not like Windows. It's not for daily users to write documents or browsing sheets or browsing the internet.

The product could be easier to manage.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for five or six years at this point.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution is very good. It doesn't crash or freeze. There are no bugs or glitches. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution can scale if you need it to.

How are customer service and technical support?

We don't really deal with technical support per see. It's a free-to-use open-source solution. The way it works is it has a community and you can submit to Ubuntu and you can get help from some of the people that lead this community. It's pretty good. You can find what you need to solve pretty much any problem you might have.

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

I've also used CentOS, and I would recommend Unbuntu over it.

How was the initial setup?

I did not install the solution myself, however, if you decide to use the cloud you can choose it as a wizard. It's my understanding that it is pretty straightforward. 

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

The solution is free to use. It doesn't cost us anything. It's great that we have access without having to worry about licensing fees.

What other advice do I have?

We don't use a GUI. We tend to focus on its OS layers. Therefore, we don't really deal with any dashboards.

I'd rate the solution at a perfect ten out of ten. It's been very reliable and we appreciate its capabilities overall.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Computer engineering student at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Different than other operating systems, scalable, and free
Pros and Cons
  • "I found using this solution pleasurable to learn since it is something different than Windows."
  • "There is a large open-sourced community that is helpful. I had a lot of problems when starting out and there was plenty of assistance throughout the community. Since everyone is helping for free the support could be better."

What is our primary use case?

I have been using this solution for personal use and when I was in college to do some assignments. I typically install it on virtual machines.

What is most valuable?

I found using this solution pleasurable to learn since it is something different than Windows.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

How are customer service and technical support?

There is a large open-sourced community that is helpful. I had a lot of problems when starting out and there was plenty of assistance throughout the community. Since everyone is helping for free the support could be better. However, this is typical when you are dealing with open-sourced solutions.

How was the initial setup?

The installation was very easy and it took approximately 30 minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation myself. I installed Ubunto Linux on virtual machines which not everyone knows how to do it. You need to have prior technical knowledge.

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

One of the main reason users use this solution is because it is free.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I 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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