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reviewer1071012 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Desktop Support Technician at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Stable and doesn't use a lot of resources
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu doesn't use a lot of resources. So I think that's pretty cool. It's totally like Microsoft."
  • "Ubuntu might work for a bigger company, but I don't think so. Again, you would have to get the right people to do it. You need somebody technical. If you have a bunch of people who aren't technical, then it is just going to be a headache trying to get a feel for it or teach them."

What is our primary use case?

I'm not doing coding with Ubuntu or the whole shorthand thing. I use the browser and stuff like that. I use it the way it's intended. If I download an ISO or particular distro, I use it, and if I don't like it, I find another one.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu doesn't use a lot of resources. So I think that's pretty cool. It's totally like Microsoft.

For how long have I used the solution?

I started using Ubuntu this year, so not very long.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is stable. It's now on the 16th edition I think, which just recently came out. I have a paid education license. 

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu might work for a bigger company, but I don't think so. Again, you would have to get the right people to do it. You need somebody technical. If you have a bunch of people who aren't technical, then it is just going to be a headache trying to get a feel for it or teach them. Microsoft is easier. You can do this, do that, implement, push it out, or whatever. 

How are customer service and support?

I never had to reach out to tech support for anything. Usually, I can find what I need by Googling it and getting an answer from the online community.

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

I've used a few different Linux distributions, but I didn't like the look and feel. So I don't like the other version. I forget what the other version is. There are two other versions. X Force is the blank version. I don't like that version. And I don't really like Gnome, either. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. You mount the ISO, download the ICE route, and run it on whatever you want to run it. If you want to try it out, you try it out. If you want to install it, you install it. Blow away your geo part chips, and that's it.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Ubuntu Linux nine out of 10. I can't really say much about using it for server purposes, and I don't know anybody who would deploy Ubuntu in a user environment. Most people are not technical, so that's not something they want to deal with. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Linux System Engineer at Graviton Research Capital LLP
Real User
Has an easy setup process, but the GUI needs improvement
Pros and Cons
  • "Ubuntu Linux's most valuable feature is its open-source nature."
  • "There is room for improvement, particularly in the GUI aspect of the product."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product for end-user applications and site management across workstations and servers within our environment.

What is most valuable?

Ubuntu Linux's most valuable feature is its open-source nature.

What needs improvement?

There is room for improvement, particularly in the GUI aspect of the product. We encounter issues while accessing GUI compared to Red Hat or CentOS. The simulation tools could be easy to use and facilitate efficient integration with remediation tools similar to Duo on CentOs.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Ubuntu Linux for six or seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is better than that of other open-source platforms.

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

We used Red Hat before.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend user-friendly options like Ubuntu or CentOS for those venturing into Linux for the first time. They provide easier configurations as well. They should also explore Rocky Linux, a free and open-source distribution similar to CentOS. They have a good open-source community. However, sometimes, it isn't easy to find resolutions. This particular area needs improvement.

I rate the product a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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David-Henderson - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber security consultant at ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
The tool's deployment is simple but it needs to show battery percentage at the screen top
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool is stable. It can automate the updates like Microsoft."
  • "Ubuntu Linux needs to improve its stability. I would like it to show the battery percentage at the screen top."

What is our primary use case?

I was given a laptop with a dead SSD, so I replaced it. However, I couldn't reinstall Windows because I didn't have the original license key. I opted for Ubuntu Linux, which worked. 

What is most valuable?

The tool is stable. It can automate the updates like Microsoft. 

What needs improvement?

Ubuntu Linux needs to improve its stability. I would like it to show the battery percentage at the screen top. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Ubuntu Linux's stability a nine out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never used technical support yet. 

How was the initial setup?

Ubuntu Linux's deployment is very simple and takes a day to complete. You need to reboot it regularly. To do the deployment, you need to download and launch it. 

What about the implementation team?

I did the deployment myself. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten. My organization uses Windows, but its employees use Ubuntu Linux on their personal machines. It shows that Ubuntu Linux is undoubtedly better. 

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.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Lead DevOps Engineer at Etisalat
Real User
Very stable and easy to manage
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the most valuable features of Ubuntu Linux is how easy it is to manage. We have some monitoring solutions, so those applications are running on top of Ubuntu. So far, the applications are running in a way that's very stable, compared to other Linux versions and flavors. In terms of redundancy and the command line, it's very easy to manage."
  • "Ubuntu could be improved with more container integration and orchestration of those containers. We are looking to have more cloud-based solutions, like Docker, and container-based solutions, or Kubernetes-based solutions integrated with Ubuntu. Instead of going for VMs, we would like to have more container-based solutions on top of Ubuntu."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use Ubuntu to run and manage our monitoring solutions and applications. 

This solution is deployed on-premises. 

What is most valuable?

One of the most valuable features of Ubuntu Linux is how easy it is to manage. We have some monitoring solutions, so those applications are running on top of Ubuntu. So far, the applications are running in a way that's very stable, compared to other Linux versions and flavors. In terms of redundancy and the command line, it's very easy to manage. 

What needs improvement?

Ubuntu could be improved with more container integration and orchestration of those containers. We are looking to have more cloud-based solutions, like Docker, and container-based solutions, or Kubernetes-based solutions integrated with Ubuntu. Instead of going for VMs, we would like to have more container-based solutions on top of Ubuntu. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Ubuntu for maybe four to five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is very stable, compared to other Linux versions. We are satisfied with the performance. 

We have five support engineers to maintain this solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable. 

There are less than 20 end users of Ubuntu Linux in our organization. We don't have plans for expansion right now because we already have our requirements met, in terms of capacity. 

How are customer service and support?

We haven't contacted technical support recently, but I think we did in the beginning. It was good. 

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

We switched to using Ubuntu Linux because it comes with a lot of new features. They are coming out with new releases and a lot of integrations. We have seen most of the applications work very well on top of Ubuntu, so we thought it was a good solution to go ahead with. 

How was the initial setup?

The installation was very easy, not complex at all. We could manage it alone and we didn't have any issues. It took less than 30 minutes. 

What about the implementation team?

We implemented this solution through an in-house team. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Ubuntu Linux a nine out of ten, and I would recommend it to others. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Narender Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at iLenSys Technologies Pvt Ltd
Real User
Top 5
Open-source, scalable, stable, and has good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is very easy."
  • "More security features are needed to protect the current file system to prevent attacks."

What is our primary use case?

Ubuntu Linux is primarily used for applications. 

We use phpMyAdmin and an ISO Index, both of which run on Ubuntu Linux.

What is most valuable?

In Ubuntu, we use both the application and the storage. Those are the features we use frequently. We also use process management, which is how the process runs over the Ubuntu for the applications, which we review. If there is an issue with the processing, we will then troubleshoot and make it live.

What needs improvement?

The security features need improvement. They need more security features.

More security features are needed to protect the current file system to prevent attacks.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Ubuntu Linux for seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is a stable solution. It is stable enough.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Ubuntu Linux is a scalable product.

We are working with medium-sized businesses. 

This solution is not used by everyone; only a few developers will use Ubuntu to deploy the code and make the application live.

How are customer service and support?

I am satisfied with the technical support. I use technical support when I have issues, and they help with that.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy.

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

Ubuntu Linux is an open-source product. It's not expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to anyone who is thinking about using it.

I would rate Ubuntu Linux an eight 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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reviewer1635111 - PeerSpot reviewer
Programma / Project Manager at a transportation company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Open-source, scalable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "The learning curve is quite high for non-technical users. Therefore, it's not a suitable solution for a general office environment."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for data storage. 

What is most valuable?

The data storage capabilities are great.

We love the fact that this solution is open-source. It's free to use.

The product can scale.

The solution is stable. 

The solution is easy to install.

What needs improvement?

I can't really speak to any missing features.

There are some costs on offer that could be lower.

The learning curve is quite high for non-technical users. Therefore, it's not a suitable solution for a general office environment.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for five years. It's been a while, although I don't use it too much.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is very good. We have found that there aren't any bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is quite scalable. If you need to expand it, you can do so as a company. 

It's the base of our data platform. 70,000 people are using it. The IT team alone is 5,000 to 6,000 people. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I've never dealt with technical support directly. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are, as I have never called them for assistance.

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

We have two major operating systems: Microsoft and Linux. 

How was the initial setup?

The solution is quite straightforward and easy to install. It's not too complex or difficult. However, I cannot speak to how long it takes to deploy.

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

The solution is open-source. I'm not sure if we pay for any licensing or services and if we do, I am not sure of the exact costs. It's not a part of my responsibilities.  

What other advice do I have?

We use both cloud and on-premises deployment methods. 

I'm not sure which specific versions we are using and if they are the latest or not. 

I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten. We've been quite satisfied with the product so far. It's been great.

I'd recommend the solution to other users and companies. I wouldn't recommend it if you were deploying it as an office environment, however, for the data platform, it's perfect.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1539126 - PeerSpot reviewer
Forensic Technology Manager at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Less virus prone, highly stable, and free
Pros and Cons
  • "Some of the main features of this solution are it is less prone to viruses since most viruses are written for Microsoft software, and it is easy to use."
  • "They can keep improving the solution's ability to be adopted by users by adding features, such as better tutorials and integration into the system."

What is our primary use case?

I am using this solution as an operating system.

What is most valuable?

Some of the main features of this solution are it is less prone to viruses since most viruses are written for Microsoft software, and it is easy to use.

What needs improvement?

They can keep improving the solution's ability to be adopted by users by adding features, such as better tutorials and integration into the system.

In a future release, from a user perspective, they should allow the integration of Microsoft Office or other business solutions. There are free tools available but I think these solutions would allow for better business adoption.

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 stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have found the solution to be scalable.

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

I have used Apple OS, Microsoft Window, and most recently started using Linux Mint.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is easy and it takes approximately one hour. 

One of the benefits is you can have a dual boot of your system to allow both Ubuntu Linux and Microsoft Windows to be used.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation of the solution myself.

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

This solution is free.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others it is very stable.

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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