Oracle Linux vs.

Rocky Linux

Oracle Linux
vs. Rocky Linux

Reviews, Tips and

Advice from Real Users
October 2024

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Contents

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 5

Oracle Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Valuable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 13
Pain Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 18
ROI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 - 20
Pricing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 22
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 24
Customer Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 27
Other Solutions Considered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 30

Rocky Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 32
Valuable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 36
Pain Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 40
Pricing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 - 43
Customer Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Other Solutions Considered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 - 46

About PeerSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 - 48

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Oracle Linux VS. Rocky Linux

Executive summary
Oracle Linux and Rocky Linux compete in the enterprise-level operating systems
category. Oracle Linux holds an edge with integrated security tools and a robust
support ecosystem, while Rocky Linux is noted for stability and cost-
effectiveness.

Features: Oracle Linux offers comprehensive security features, dedicated cloud

compatibility, and enterprise integration. Rocky Linux is valued for its open-
source nature, simplicity, and ease of access.

Room for Improvement: Oracle Linux requires enhancements in customization

flexibility, pricing transparency, and competitive pricing. Rocky Linux needs
better official support options, improved documentation, and a wider range of
professional support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle Linux provides seamless

deployment and vendor support, ideal for enterprises. Rocky Linux features a
straightforward installation process, benefiting from strong community support
instead of centralized customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle Linux has higher initial setup costs but offers strong ROI
with its comprehensive features. Rocky Linux, with lower initial costs, yields
significant ROI through community-driven innovation.

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Solution Oracle Linux Rocky Linux

Ranking

Sample See here

customers

Top Ubuntu Linux vs. Oracle Linux Ubuntu Linux vs. Rocky Linux
comparisons Compared 28 of the time Compared 35 of the time

CentOS vs. Oracle Linux Oracle Linux vs. Rocky Linux

Compared 23 of the time Compared 24 of the time

Rocky Linux vs. Oracle Linux Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) vs.
Compared 20 of the time Rocky Linux
Compared 12 of the time

Top industries Computer Software 14% Computer Software 14%

based on Company Company
reviewers*
Educational Organization 9% University 11%

Government 9% Educational Organization 10%

Manufacturing Company 9% Manufacturing Company 9%

Top industries Computer Software 20%

based on Company
companies
Financial Services Firm 17%
reading reviews*

Retailer 9%

Manufacturing Company 9%

* Data is based on the aggregate profiles of PeerSpot Users researching this solution.

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Company Sizes

Small Business Midsize Enterprise Large Enterprise

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Product Recap
Oracle Linux

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Oracle Linux Recap

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PeerSpot users give Oracle Linux an average rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Oracle Linux is a stable, reliable, and scalable operating system primarily used for deploying
and running Oracle databases. It is also suitable for various other functions, including
managing operating systems and web servers, supporting traffic surveillance, and identity
management.

Oracle Linux is highly valued for its stability, reliability, scalability, good technical support, and
ease of use. It has helped organizations to achieve faster DNS queries, stable development
environments, reduced vulnerability issues, good performance for Oracle applications, and
improved ability to run test scenarios and parallel queries across massive databases.

Oracle Linux Features

Oracle Linux has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

• The software is 100% free (no cost) to use, distribute, and update

• Ksplice allows for zero-downtime kernel and user-space upgrades

• DTrace provides comprehensive kernel and application tracing

• For Oracle Linux Support clients, Linux management and high availability are available at
no additional cost

• It's Oracle-optimized and works well with Oracle Database and Oracle Applications
• New workload optimizations:
• Enhanced memory performance by attempting to better locate a process near its
memory and better placement of tasks that do not fit on a single NUMA node
• SPECjbb's performance has been improved by up to 3.6 times thanks to
optimizations that help reduce lock contention.
• With bcache, it's simple to employ SSDs as a block cache for slower block devices.
A new, scaled block layer subsystem supports many millions of IOps on NVM-
Express and high-end PCI-E devices.

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• Oracle Linux has three deployment options:

• Linux in the cloud: Oracle Linux Premier Support is included in all Oracle Cloud
Infrastructure subscriptions at no additional cost.
• Linux on premises: This is the industry's most comprehensive and open Linux
distribution.
• Embedded Linux design: Embedding a feature-rich Linux distribution is an optimized,
cost-effective solution for your business.

Oracle Linux Benefits

There are many benefits to implementing Oracle Linux. Some of the biggest advantages the
solution offers include:

• Save money by only paying for support for the systems you need
• Improve security by applying patches faster and spending less time troubleshooting and
updating
• Improve Oracle software and hardware performance

Reviews from Real Users

Oracle Linux stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are
its stability and scalability. PeerSpot users take note of the advantages of these features in
their reviews:

One PeerSpot reviewer, an IT Manager, reports, “I find the virtualization the most valuable.”
He adds, “Oracle Linux is the best Linux operating system that I have ever known. It is very
stable and strong.”

An Enterprise Architect at a financial services firm writes of the solution, “You also don't have
memory issues, especially when it is engineered with platforms like Exadata and Oracle
Cluster. These give you the most throughput and performance.” He adds, “It is very scalable,
especially on platforms like Oracle Cluster and Exadata.”

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Valuable Features
Excerpts from real customer reviews on PeerSpot:

“The virtual environment is the best I've ever worked with.”

Marcelo Muniz
Database Engineer at kyndryl

“The solution runs very well on inter-platform or HPE Intel servers.”

LLIEDNO
Sr. NetBackup System Administrator at University of Delaware

“If we use Linux, Solaris, or some other operating systems, we have to build a
lot of packages using RPMs (the packet manager). That's a difficult task.
With Oracle Linux, we use a single command to update from the Oracle
website.”

Verified user
Assistant Vice President at ZTBL

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“The main business advantage is maintaining compliance with Oracle

licensing, avoiding non-compliance issues, and license revisions.”

Peter Karlsson
System specialist at Savecore

“The solution has zero downtime and is easy to optimize right out of the
box.”

Rekha Pawar
System Administrator at Qatar University

“It is very compatible because it's from the same product family, so it makes
the work very easy.”

Julius Mboya
Chief technical officer at Solvezy Technology Kenya Limited

“Patches and upgrades for Oracle Linux are readily accessible. The package
management system is streamlined and well-organized. Oracle Linux
provides a more integrated approach to package management, consolidating
resources and minimizing the need to search for various components
separately.”

Pervez Roy
Solutions Architect at Small Systems LTD

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What users had to say about valuable features:

“We find the consolidated support for this solution and other same vendor
systems to be an extremely valuable feature. This allows for faster resolution of
issues and consistency of support personnel.”

Trevor Omondi Read full review

Enterprise Systems Engineer at a insurance company with 501-1,000
employees

“We do not use any features specific to the OS. We are more interested in the
packages needed as prerequisites for Oracle databases. The performance,
feasibility, and flexibility of the I/O subsystem are valuable to us. The compatibility
of Kernel with Oracle is much better than other tools.”

Suresh_M Read full review

Database administrator at SSnC

“Oracle is well-known for its strong security measures. I have a great deal of
confidence in the security of the Oracle DB, including its ability to monitor changes
made to the database.

The interface is good.”

Simon Wanyutu Read full review

Founder at Simpro Tech

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“If we use Linux, Solaris, or some other operating systems, we have to build a lot of
packages using RPMs (the packet manager). That's a difficult task. With Oracle
Linux, we use a single command to update from the Oracle website.

It updates in minutes and downloads all necessary RPMs required for your
database. This allows us to install our Oracle database without errors on Oracle
Linux. We can prepare our server within 30 minutes if we have a good internet
speed. Oracle platforms are steady and robust.”

Verified user Read full review

Assistant Vice President at ZTBL

“When it comes to my favorite features of Oracle Linux, I have been impressed

with its ability to facilitate a smooth and efficient workflow system. This system is
responsible for gathering data from multiple cameras and transferring this
information to the backend systems. The system comprises around 10 to 12
servers, all of which are integrated into a highly reliable and redundant cluster
setup. Currently, we are using Red Hat Linux for our production needs, however,
we have plans to switch over to Oracle Linux in the near future. The reason for this
change is due to the specialized nature of our system which precludes the use of
cloud computing capabilities.”

Daniel_Nemethy Read full review

Owner at Nemethy Moderato Kft

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“We like that we can use the C++ coding while working with it.

The speed is quite good.

It's mostly very stable.

The operating system is fine.

It's pretty simple to setup, and we can do it in-house as it is not complex.

The solution is open-source. ”

Verified user Read full review

Chief Product Officer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees

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Pain Points
The main pain points mentioned:

“The solution could be more user friendly.”

Marcelo Muniz
Database Engineer at kyndryl

“The graphic interface could be improved to work better in a desktop

environment.”

LLIEDNO
Sr. NetBackup System Administrator at University of Delaware

“The main challenge for new users of Linux is the command-line interface
(CLI). It can be intimidating if you're not familiar with it.”

Verified user
Assistant Vice President at ZTBL

“Another notable aspect that could be improved is minor compatibility with

Red Hat.”

Peter Karlsson
System specialist at Savecore

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“I would like Oracle Linux to have more frequent updates.”

Rekha Pawar
System Administrator at Qatar University

“Managing upgrades, especially moving from one version of Oracle Linux to

another, can be challenging.”

Julius Mboya
Chief technical officer at Solvezy Technology Kenya Limited

“They keep increasing their license prices, making it increasingly costly. So

many banks and customers are moving away from Oracle Linux.”

Pervez Roy
Solutions Architect at Small Systems LTD

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Room for improvement:

“They keep increasing their license prices, making it increasingly costly. So many
banks and customers are moving away from Oracle Linux. They are going to other
flavors because they are cheaper.

You can add things to it, but Oracle may have added extra stuff that is not
supported by other Linux. Then they don't get used to it because we have to work
with standard Linux features.”

Pervez Roy Read full review

Solutions Architect at Small Systems LTD

“Managing upgrades, especially moving from one version of Oracle Linux to

another, can be challenging. Unlike some systems that offer a straightforward,
plug-and-play upgrade process, Oracle Linux requires more effort. You need to
ensure proper backups of applications to safeguard against potential issues during
the upgrade. This aspect of the experience could benefit from improvement, as
other operating systems have streamline their upgrade processes.”

Julius Mboya Read full review

Chief technical officer at Solvezy Technology Kenya Limited

“The main challenge can be compatibility with products from other companies.
When you mix products from different vendors, you might experience difficulties.
Using products from the same platform simplifies things.

Before Oracle Linux existed, back in 2001 and 2003, Oracle didn't have its own
operating system and used other versions of Linux. We faced problems with these.
For example, the earlier Linux versions were 32-bit operating systems. This
limited the amount of memory we could allocate to our Oracle database instances.

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Let's say we had a server with 128 GB of RAM; with a 32-bit Linux operating
system, we couldn't use all of it for the database.

When later Linux releases became 64-bit, this limitation disappeared, giving us
much more memory to work with. The compatibility with Oracle products is a big
advantage. It makes it easier for DBAs (Database Administrators) to manage our
databases. If my boss tells me two or three new servers are arriving tomorrow, it's
not a problem. I can quickly set them up and prepare them – even doing
installations on multiple servers at the same time.

Sometimes we have applications that only run on operating systems like Windows,
creating difficulties. Microsoft's platform is easier for some people to understand,
but troubleshooting issues can be quite challenging, even for experienced
programmers. In contrast, troubleshooting on the Oracle platform is much
simpler, which is a key benefit.”

Verified user Read full review

Assistant Vice President at ZTBL

“For usability, the GUI options during the initial setup could be included with
advanced OS tuning and optimization, currently as with most Linux systems that
can be done via CLI.”

Faustine Chisasa Read full review

System Administrator at TZ Telecom Ltd.

“There is a desire to include ZFS as a supported file system from the installation
phase. I find it to be an excellent file system that significantly simplifies storage
management on systems. Unlike other setups where you need both a file system
and a volume manager, ZFS combines these functionalities into a single package.
It provides a proven and stable solution, eliminating the need for continuous
testing with different technologies. ZFS is enterprise-proven and, compared to

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other Linux file systems, stands out in terms of management efficiency. While
some file systems may offer slightly faster speeds, ZFS excels in overall
performance, manageability, and reliability, making it a top choice in the Linux
world. Another notable aspect that could be improved is minor compatibility with
Red Hat. This is crucial for customers seeking ISV support. ISVs often limit their
support to a select few distributions, typically Red Hat, and maintaining
compatibility is vital for application functionality.”

Peter Karlsson Read full review

System specialist at Savecore

“NTP communication should be more concrete and robust. Time drifts happen
frequently, and the database restarts automatically to protect data integrity. The
product should give a warning before the time drift happens. It should alert us
about how long the time drift will take. Such features will make the product a very
good OS.”

Suresh_M Read full review

Database administrator at SSnC

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ROI
Real user quotes about their ROI:

“From our review of Oracle Linux software and support, we believe that tangible
ROI benefits can be realized from consolidating the enterprise Linux environment
to Oracle Linux.”

Verified user Read full review

Senior Oracle DBA at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees

“In terms of development, Oracle offers a rich set of tools and resources that
developers can use to build their products. They also invest heavily in security,
making their solutions strong in the security domain. Expertise is another key
benefit, as Oracle relies on knowledgeable resellers who provide excellent support
for clients. Additionally, their reseller program includes training opportunities,
allowing clients to access training credits and ensure they fully benefit from
Oracle’s offerings.”

Julius Mboya Read full review

Chief technical officer at Solvezy Technology Kenya Limited

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“Calculating ROI can be challenging, particularly in our economy, where the dollar
rate keeps fluctuating a lot. Many factors that are considered in ROI calculations
are tied to the dollar, and our company is not doing good business as well.
However, we typically aim for solutions that will be effective for three to five years.
From Oracle's point of view, this solution is stable, reliable, and performs well. We
also have the local expertise to manage it. Overall, we are achieving a medium level
of ROI, and so far, I would say that it is an okay solution.”

Verified user Read full review

Manager Assets at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees

“I don't think ROI is as quantifiable as market research groups attempt to make it

seem. Each occurrence of unexpected downtime has different variables, such as
what section of the user community is impacted, how long the downtime lasts,
what level of redundancy is in place to minimize the impact to the business’
productivity, etc.

All of the Oracle products I managed were very reliable, as outages were typically
caused by factors beyond its control, such as bad SQL queries or in-house
application code written without adequate error checking. The redundancy of the
Oracle RAC solution made patching much less intrusive to the business (for RAC
rolling patches) and multiple node processing, while certainly beneficial, I did not
believe we processed workloads with intense enough database I/O to outshine a
stand-alone installation by a huge amount.

As it were, very few of our outages were directly caused by a problem with one of
the Oracle products. We implemented Oracle RAC as primarily a redundancy
solution. Performance gain, and there certainly was some, came as a welcome
additional benefit.”

Hank Uhl Read full review

Systems Engineer at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Pricing

“The solution is free to use with a support subscription rather than having to buy
licenses.”

Marcelo Muniz Read full review

Database Engineer at kyndryl

“The solution is less expensive than Solaris and allows for use of existing
hardware.”

LLIEDNO Read full review

Sr. NetBackup System Administrator at University of Delaware

“The cost is relatively affordable.”

Peter Karlsson Read full review

System specialist at Savecore

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“We are not paying anything for the operating system.”

Suresh_M Read full review

Database administrator at SSnC

“Oracle Linux license and support are far more expensive than Red Hat or SUSE.”

Vijay Mehta Read full review

Senior Manager - SAP at Capgemini

“The solution has no fees.”

Yemisrach Asnake Read full review

IT Project Manager at Awash International Bank

“We are currently operating the solution using a license-based version. We get
licenses per machine.”

Gaurav Babbar Read full review

Principal Engineer at Natwest

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Setup
The setup process involves configuring and preparing the product or service for use, which may
include tasks such as installation, account creation, initial configuration, and troubleshooting any
issues that may arise. Below you can find real user quotes about the setup process.

“The deployment is similar to CentOS and takes an hour to complete.

I rate the initial setup an eight out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.”

Pervez Roy Read full review

Solutions Architect at Small Systems LTD

“Oracle is not known for its straightforwardness and often requires a certain level
of skill, especially in the Linux environment. For someone setting it up from
scratch, it took nearly a full day to get the server running by the end of the day.”

Julius Mboya Read full review

Chief technical officer at Solvezy Technology Kenya Limited

“Oracle installations are never a problem for us. We've been using Oracle for over
23 years. Even with new features added in later versions, we have no issues because
of our extensive experience.

Oracle provides two options for installation:

• GUI (graphical user interface) and

• CLI (command-line interface).

We use both and have no problems.

We have a separate database server. It's not part of the cloud; it's an Oracle RAC.

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Oracle RAC is a combination of multiple servers: two servers, four servers, eight
servers, even sixteen servers. It's a combination of multiple servers. Oracle Linux
is only just used on the server side, not on the client side.”

Verified user Read full review

Assistant Vice President at ZTBL

“The initial setup is straightforward. Once the first installation is done, we can
clone and replicate it for other installations. The solution is deployed on our own
private cloud.”

Suresh_M Read full review

Database administrator at SSnC

“We get the machines to work on, but since I am an end-user, I feel that I am not
the right person to speak on how Oracle Linux does the setup and the cost involved
in the solution. We let the staff involved in the deployment and maintenance know
whenever we have an issue with the operating system. We generate a ticket, and
depending upon an issue, they take a day maximum to resolve our issues.”

Gaurav Babbar Read full review

Principal Engineer at Natwest

“The initial setup is straightforward. I haven't noticed any complexities. The

deployment takes several days. It doesn't take too long.

We have a team that handles deployment and maintenance. There are about five
people and they are engineers.”

Verified user Read full review

Chief Product Officer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
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Customer Service and Support

“With our machines, we do seek help from the solution's technical support. So,
whenever we have an issue, as I mentioned, we go back to IT support to raise a
ticket, and they resolve our issues in a day.”

Gaurav Babbar Read full review

Principal Engineer at Natwest

“What makes technical support easier for us is that the Oracle DB is used for the
CVS that is used. Therefore, the same person who provides support for Oracle is
also able to provide support for CVS, which simplifies the process for us.”

Simon Wanyutu Read full review

Founder at Simpro Tech

“In most cases, users have found the support to be reliable. I appreciate their
support page and the effective manner in which they handle technical support
calls—it's generally quite satisfactory. Often, the questions I encounter are more
suited for second-line support rather than the initial, first-line support. I would
appreciate a quicker transition to second-line support for more efficient
resolution. I would rate it eight out of ten.”

Peter Karlsson Read full review

System specialist at Savecore

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“I have not utilized the technical support offered by Oracle. Unfortunately, due to
some unforeseen circumstances, my previous agent was not able to continue
providing support, which resulted in me seeking support from the community
instead of professional support. I highly recommend that Oracle invest in proper
support services, however, at present, it is a challenge to persuade them to do so.”

Daniel_Nemethy Read full review

Owner at Nemethy Moderato Kft

“We receive support from Oracle for both Oracle Linux and Oracle ERP. In terms of
technical support, I would rate this solution a six out of ten. The support process is
time-consuming as it involves several steps. We first contact them for an issue,
then they ask for some other sort of things like logs, after which they provide a
patch. Then, we need to take a clone of that and apply the patch. After that, we
need to test it out. Then, we again need to take time out for the protection services.
We then apply the patch on the protection, take the backups, and do a few other
things, which is overall a time-consuming job.”

Verified user Read full review

Manager Assets at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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“We got a few opportunities to interact with the support team when we had
vulnerabilities in Kernel. We contacted the team for feedback on which version to
use to fix the vulnerability. We have created four or five tickets. All the tickets were
supported very well.

Once, we created a database ticket that required a spin-off ticket to the operating
system team. We could easily create the ticket and get both teams to work
together. That is the advantage of having both Oracle Enterprise Linux and Oracle
Database.”

Suresh_M Read full review

Database administrator at SSnC

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Other Solutions Considered

“We switched to Oracle Linux from another solution since it is our organization
that provides us with software, it is. So they decided Oracle Linux to be the
operating system we all use.”

Gaurav Babbar Read full review

Principal Engineer at Natwest

“There isn't a better operational system in the world right now. Maybe someone
will invent one, but for now the solution with Linux and Unix is the top option.

Windows is a terrible operational system that relies on pointers so I don't like

using it at all. It also has mathematical flaws that I don't like. ”

Marcelo Muniz Read full review

Database Engineer at kyndryl

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“For mission-critical operations, Solaris is my preferred operating system,

particularly for tasks like running Oracle databases. Solaris is chosen for its
exceptional stability, ensuring uninterrupted 24/7, 52-week operations. The
development philosophy of Solaris prioritizes stability and capabilities. In
contrast, Linux prioritizes introducing new features, often at the expense of
compatibility.”

Peter Karlsson Read full review

System specialist at Savecore

“The evaluation of other solutions was not carried out at an organizational level
but at a personal level, and I looked at Microsoft-based products. There are two
different scenarios, one of which, at a personal level, I might have a different
operating system on my computer, while in the second one, my office might be
providing me with some different machine. But we need to acknowledge the fact
that the company's decision is of paramount importance.”

Gaurav Babbar Read full review

Principal Engineer at Natwest

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“The Linux solution can run on inter-platform so that puts it in competition with
Red Hat which is marketed better and has bandwidth.

Red Hat has become the standard since it was purchased by IBM and users are
migrating to it. Red Hat was not an option for us because we had specific needs.

We chose the solution because it supports our HPE Intel server and ACSLS. ”

LLIEDNO Read full review

Sr. NetBackup System Administrator at University of Delaware

“At present, we are not as closely associated with Process Maker as we are with
Microsoft and IBM. This is because many of our clients also use SharePoint and
Office 365.

I am currently in the process of learning more about SharePoint myself. While I

have some experience with the design aspect, I am trying to improve my skills and
knowledge in this area through training and practice.

In the past, we used Microsoft technology, but we made the switch to Oracle due to
its superior security and robustness.”

Simon Wanyutu Read full review

Founder at Simpro Tech

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Product Recap
Rocky Linux

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Rocky Linux Recap

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PeerSpot users give Rocky Linux an average rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Rocky Linux is a robust and secure enterprise-grade operating system designed as a drop-in
replacement for CentOS. Its primary use case is to provide a stable and reliable platform for
organizations to run their critical workloads and applications.

The most valuable functionality of Rocky Linux lies in its compatibility with CentOS, ensuring
a seamless transition for organizations already using CentOS. It offers long-term support,
regular security updates, and a predictable release cycle, providing stability and reliability for
mission-critical systems.

Rocky Linux helps organizations by offering a free and open-source alternative to CentOS,
which was discontinued by Red Hat. It allows businesses to continue using their existing
CentOS-based infrastructure without the need for costly migrations or vendor lock-in. With
its strong community support and active development, Rocky Linux ensures a sustainable and
community-driven future for CentOS users.

Moreover, Rocky Linux is built with security in mind, providing robust features like SELinux
and secure defaults. This helps organizations protect their data and systems from potential
threats and vulnerabilities.

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Valuable Features
Excerpts from real customer reviews on PeerSpot:

“It's very simple to work with, easy to learn, and know where things are.”

Dominique Locksley
Linux System Administrator at Adapt IT

“It helps us keep our workstations in sync and ensures consistent settings
across most of our machines.”

JohanWiklund
System Administrator at Maxar Technologies

“The custom install scripts streamline the setup process, making it

straightforward.”

Tony Williams
Managing Director at Midgard IT

“The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability.”

Mahesh Pansare
Linux Administrator at Magna International

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“I haven't needed to use customer service or support, which speaks volumes

about their product's reliability and ease of use.”

Mark-White
Principal Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

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What users had to say about valuable features:

“The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability. The tool's stability is
similar to CentOS. The project for CentOS is not functional as of now, a reason why
I moved to Fedora and Rocky Linux by another distributor.”

Mahesh Pansare Read full review

Linux Administrator at Magna International

“The platform's ease of setup, reliability, and minimal maintenance are valuable
features. The custom install scripts streamline the setup process, making it
straightforward.”

Tony Williams Read full review

Managing Director at Midgard IT

“We have a lot of PostgreSQL databases in our development work within our
organization. Many of the tools and packages we need for this are readily available
and easy to install and configure. The flexibility and availability of software
packages make our workflow faster and more adaptable. It provides extensive
community support and makes seeking recommendations, assistance, and access
to software and settings easy. This supportive community aspect significantly
simplifies our work in various environments, and it's something we greatly
appreciate as developers.”

JohanWiklund Read full review

System Administrator at Maxar Technologies

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“The UX design, the user front end, and the user GUI are very well done on the
GNOME and KDE platform side. It's very simple to work with, easy to learn, and
know where things are. I have worked with a lot of different solutions like Debian,
Ubuntu, Red Hat, and CentOS.

Rocky Linux is very easy, and if you switch from one to the other, you can easily
detect your tools in the front end. Since it is very similar to the file system
breakdown of downloads and documents, it's very easy to show users where things
will be.”

Dominique Locksley Read full review

Linux System Administrator at Adapt IT

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Pain Points
The main pain points mentioned:

“The solution's audio integration for virtual machines could be improved.”

Dominique Locksley
Linux System Administrator at Adapt IT

“One of the potential issues is that if you don't pay for support, you may
need to manage certain aspects on your own and rely on the community for
assistance.”

JohanWiklund
System Administrator at Maxar Technologies

“Improved integration with Windows, particularly Active Directory, would

be beneficial for the product. Currently, this aspect requires additional
effort.”

Tony Williams
Managing Director at Midgard IT

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“I have certain problems with the tool's DNS part, making it an area where
improvements are required.”

Mahesh Pansare
Linux Administrator at Magna International

“In terms of improvement, Rocky Linux needs to clarify its identity and
target audience.”

Mark-White
Principal Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

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Room for improvement:

“Improved integration with Windows, particularly Active Directory, would be

beneficial for the product. Currently, this aspect requires additional effort.”

Tony Williams Read full review

Managing Director at Midgard IT

“The solution's audio integration for virtual machines could be improved. It took
me almost a day to get my audio drivers to work while running it as a virtual
machine. I run Oracle Virtual Box. Within Oracle Virtual Box, I would really like it if
they looked at the audio integration or the audio driver specifically for virtual
machines.”

Dominique Locksley Read full review

Linux System Administrator at Adapt IT

“In terms of improvement, Rocky Linux needs to clarify its identity and target
audience. While it is technically sound as a CentOS replacement, there is a
disconnect in its marketing messaging, which initially positioned it as an HPC
platform. It should define its core identity and audience more clearly.”

Mark-White Read full review

Principal Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

“Rocky Linux, being relatively new, initially lacked some of the software we were
accustomed to from CentOS 7. There were some missing components and changes
that required adjustment which is typical when transitioning between major

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releases in any distribution. Since it offers open-source documentation, there may

be minor challenges in finding information. One of the potential issues is that if
you don't pay for support, you may need to manage certain aspects on your own
and rely on the community for assistance.”

JohanWiklund Read full review

System Administrator at Maxar Technologies

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Pricing

“Compared to the market prices of other tools, the solution has a very competitive
pricing.”

Dominique Locksley Read full review

Linux System Administrator at Adapt IT

“The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a three.”

Tony Williams Read full review

Managing Director at Midgard IT

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Setup
The setup process involves configuring and preparing the product or service for use, which may
include tasks such as installation, account creation, initial configuration, and troubleshooting any
issues that may arise. Below you can find real user quotes about the setup process.

“The product's installation, setup, and deployment are easy to manage.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model. My company also uses AWS,

Ubuntu versions, Amazon Linux versions, and Red Hat, so the images are used by
opting for a cloud provider.”

Mahesh Pansare Read full review

Linux Administrator at Magna International

“The setup is straightforward, with minimal manual intervention. Depending on

the customer's requirements, it is deployed on cloud-based systems or on-
premises hardware.

The deployment typically takes about an hour. Virtual machines can be set up in
this timeframe, with additional time needed for specific customer configurations.

I rate the process a nine and a half. ”

Tony Williams Read full review

Managing Director at Midgard IT

“It is a straightforward setup, serving as a direct replacement for Red Hat

Enterprise Linux or CentOS. Rocky Linux requires standard maintenance similar to
any other Linux distribution, without any unusually heavy demands.”

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Principal Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

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“The implementation process is relatively straightforward. We typically start by

cloning the repository, which contains various configurations and packages. Since
we have a considerable number of workstations, specifically around eighty, we find
this cloning approach to be efficient. Once the repository is cloned, the system can
be set up to automatically perform updates and package installations.”

JohanWiklund Read full review

System Administrator at Maxar Technologies

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Customer Service and Support

“We haven't encountered any major problems with the operating system itself.
Our primary challenges typically revolve around software-related issues,
especially when it comes to third-party software or our in-house applications.”

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System Administrator at Maxar Technologies

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Other Solutions Considered

“Our decision to use CentOS, and now its successor, Rocky Linux, was rooted in the
desire to stay close to the Red Hat ecosystem. We have continued this approach by
selecting distributions that are as similar as possible to RHEL. The aim is to ensure
that our development and testing process aligns with the standards of the industry
and our customer base. We want to maintain a consistent and reliable
development environment, which is why we choose distributions like Rocky Linux
or AlmaLinux.”

JohanWiklund Read full review

System Administrator at Maxar Technologies

“When evaluating a replacement for CentOS 7, we initially had to consider certain

specialized requirements before making a decision. Regarding the choice between
AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux, both options were strong contenders due to their
close alignment with the CentOS path, which we were transitioning from. We
conducted testing and analysis on both AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux. Initially, it
was challenging to determine which one to choose, but we opted for the
distribution that appeared to have a more significant user base and community
support. This decision is often crucial, especially in open-source environments, as
a larger user community can provide valuable assistance with development,
information sharing, and problem-solving.”

JohanWiklund Read full review

System Administrator at Maxar Technologies

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