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.
Solution Architect, IT Consultant at Merdasco - Rayan Merdas Data Prosseccing
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?
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.
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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 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.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
ITOM Solution Consultant at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Great alternative to proprietary operating systems; could be more user friendly
Pros and Cons
- "Ubuntu is rather stable, simple to deploy, stable, and well supported by an open-source community."
- "I think Ubuntu's performance is fine and so is its user interface. However, the latter is not as fancy as Microsoft Windows. It could be a bit fancier and easier to use."
What is our primary use case?
I use Ubuntu mostly for private purposes.
What needs improvement?
I think Ubuntu's performance is fine and so is its user interface. However, the latter is not as fancy as Microsoft Windows. It could be a bit fancier and easier to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Ubuntu only occasionally. I am not an experienced user.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ubuntu is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Ubuntu is a scalable solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is absolutely straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are no costs associated with Ubuntu.
What other advice do I have?
Ubuntu is rather stable, simple to deploy, stable, and well supported by an open-source community. I would recommend it as a possible alternative to Windows for those looking to avoid the cost associated with that operating system. It is definitely a cost-effective alternative for private usage.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Information Technology Manager and ISMS Auditor at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
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.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and technical 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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Center Head - Goa Regional Delivery Center. at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
A stable, secure and well performing solution, but needs a better repository of packages and more synthesized information
Pros and Cons
- "The trifecta comprising the solution's most valuable features consists of its stability, security and performance."
- "A problem we have encountered when installing the package is that certain packages are not available, which requires downloading of them on our part."
What is our primary use case?
We mostly use the Ubuntu 14 version, although this varies from one customer to the next. We always utilize the latest stable version when embarking on a new project.
We use the solution for application development and integration. We employ it as an e-commerce solution or when writing a connector between two systems, such as for website development.
What is most valuable?
The trifecta comprising the solution's most valuable features consists of its stability, security and performance.
What needs improvement?
A problem we have encountered when installing the package is that certain packages are not available, which requires downloading of them on our part. As such, the solution should have a better repository of packages. Otherwise, one must download them from a third party slide. However, as I am not involved in the monitoring aspects, DevOps or Linux, I am probably not the best person to comment on this.
From an end-user perspective it would also be nice to see better support and guidance when concerning the installation process, better training facilities when it comes to the solution's use.
There is also a need to rely on third party websites for information which concerns the setup and it would be good if it were synthesized in such a way that the user could comfortably learn it autonomously.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Linux for nearly 15 years, since around 2005. I am accustomed to its use, as would most people who have familiarity with Kibana Linux. At this level it is of no consequence. We get the installation package and this should be readily available.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. Windows crashes all the time. Ubuntu Linux is definitely stable by comparison.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
While I cannot comment on the ability to scale the solution on-premises, I can say that this is very easy to accomplish on-cloud. It is now much easier than it used to be.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not had much contact with technical support, not recently at any rate. I now work as an architect and don't come in contact with the support team. I work mostly with our team when it comes to assisting with the setup of Linux.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of the solution is a bit complex when compared with Windows, but there is a learning curve involved. Nobody can start using Linux straight off the bat, as a certain amount of expertise or skill is required. This said, if one has the right people for the job, ones who are acquainted with the solution, then this shouldn't pose a challenge. Docker now makes it easier than ever to deploy anything one wishes on Linux, particularly when it comes to Kubernetes.
While I cannot state definitively how long the deployment takes, as I have not done it in a while, by and large I would say that this is not a time consuming process. Installation should range from a half-a-day to one day. If the main application on one's Docker is up and running, this process can be completed very quickly. So, the initial time-consuming step would involve creating the Docker file.
Once installed, the product does need some monitoring and there are five CPUs involved in this process. In terms of Linux and cloud, there is also a need to keep track of the cost. These are the security and performance aspects which require monitoring.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not in a position to comment on the licensing, as we mostly make use of the free version.
What other advice do I have?
Our company has over 14,000 employees and this makes it difficult for me to give a hard and fast number of how many use the solution, although I would estimate that 70 percent do so for development purposes. 90 percent of our employees use Windows 10 on their personal computers.
I would recommend this solution for development and production purposes for the simple reasons that it is free, stable, secure and shows good performance. These are the four things that I am looking for.
I rate Ubuntu Linux as a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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IT Administrator at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Updates on packages are the main reason that I use this solution
What is most valuable?
The Ubuntu LTS server is very stable. I use Ubuntu on most of my servers and I'm very pleased.
How has it helped my organization?
Updates on packages are the main reason that I use the Ubuntu server. With this tool, my servers are up-to-date and secured. It is easy to use. The Ubuntu server is good for new admins. We use it for HAProxy load balancers, to database, and web servers with high availability.
What needs improvement?
I think it should only be for the desktop. Maybe it is good idea to say goodbye to Unity and say hello again to Gnome.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Ubuntu for five or six years. I use it mostly on web servers.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is very stable. For all those years, I never had any problems.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've never used technical support. I use askubuntu.com which is free and it is great!
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used SlackWare, then Debian. My most important servers are still using Debian, but the other ones are Ubuntu servers.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was straightforward. It is pretty easy to use for beginners to advanced admins.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Use Linux. It is free!
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other options.
What other advice do I have?
Ubuntu is a very stable Linux. I highly recommend it.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Partner at Yushu
Flexible, with no limit platform, and support is available on the internet
Pros and Cons
- "It is more powerful because you have more control over it."
- "The stability definitely can be improved. When we are implementing patches and new releases, it tends to fail."
What is our primary use case?
I provide products for my customers. There are no limits to this solution.
Customers can use it for almost all applications and they can use it for their own systems.
What is most valuable?
Once you are used to it, it is quite flexible. It is more powerful because you have more control over it.
What needs improvement?
It's not as easy to use as Windows by Microsoft. It could be easier to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been providing this solution to my customers for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable to an extent. Microsoft and Apple are more stable.
The stability definitely can be improved. When we are implementing patches and new releases, it tends to fail.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have one customer using Ubuntu.
We will continue to provide this solution for our customers.
How are customer service and technical support?
There is a lot of support available on the internet. Getting solutions is not difficult.
People tend to use Google to try to solve the problem they may be having.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup can be complex. The installation could be simplified.
It can take a couple of hours to implement.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
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Systems Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
You can do everything with a browse
Pros and Cons
- "You can do everything you need to do with a browser."
- "Could be even more light weight than it currently is."
What is our primary use case?
I have installed Ubuntu Desktop on my personal laptop.
What is most valuable?
Nowadays, you can do everything with a browser, meaning you don't need a vulnerable, fancy solution like Windows for example.
What needs improvement?
I am aware that they package some versions that are lightweight and are not so process or memory-intensive however, I would like to see an even more lightweight version because I believe it is possible.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have using Ubuntu for about 15 years and intend to increase my usage.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Ubuntu is very stable, I have zero issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used Windows for a very long time, however my specialty has been on Unix systems.
How was the initial setup?
I did the initial setup on my own. It takes about two hours, unattended, as it takes time to update and download.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not pay a licensing fee for this operating system.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Ubuntu Linux. If people are scared of Linux machines they don't need to be, it is as simple as Windows. Don't be scared of the fact that it says Linux on the box, it's a desktop in itself.
I would rate Ubuntu Linux an 8 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Managing Partner at Veribir Ltd
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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