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What do you like best about Oracle Linux?

Oracle Linux made installing Oracle database much less painful than other distributions. The binaries, additional support files and other Oracle related tweaks automatically get installed and, for the most part, just work. We tried other distros and while they did work Oracle Linux was far easier. If you are an Oracle shop thinking of going Oracle on Linux, I highly suggest it. Plus it's Linux so it is of course free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Oracle Linux?

It is stripped and some areas of the OS are locked down. We didn't find anything stopping us from customizing or installing applications. I am assuming Oracle did this to make it what they call "unbreakable". Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Oracle Linux?

The first that I was thinking when I get of Oracle Enterprise Linux(OEL) is cheaper than others enterprise operating systems, second is that is Oracle products friendly, I used the first version of OEL and my good impression was/are:

1. Kernel with support ASM native, it's not necessary to determine versioning ASM kernel, the repositories automatically download required versions, without dealing with license acceptance.

2. Oracle DB Prerequisites is easy install with only download a packages: oracle-rdbms-server-VERSION-preinstall, it automatically downloading and installing any additional software packages, creating the user oracle and the groups oinstall, modifying kernel parameters in /etc/sysctl.conf, power off NUMA support on systems, etc, this could take hours on other operating systems.

3. Basically, OEL is tuning for optimal performance of the database MySQL and Oracle Database v11/v12.

4. And not more important, patches of Oracle Database products are released on OEL first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Oracle Linux?

IMHO (and professional), OEL is optimized for Oracle Products: Oracle Weblogic, Oracle DB, Oracle MySQL, Oracle Primavera, etc, but if my business don't need other Oracle products, so, I should analyze and using other distributions.

Recommendations to others considering the product

If you used an Oracle Product on you IT Business company, have more sense used OEL as your operating System, at least for running the databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Oracle Linux?

One of the greatest attributes is the fact that it is that it is open source, and access to help and user groups is much more readily available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Oracle Linux?

Initially, it was very glitchy with Java. It has since had updates, and has helped to make interaction between the two much more tolerable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Oracle Linux?

It is binary compatible with RedHat and existing RedHat installs can be converted to Oracle Linux with only updating 2-3 RPMs and can be done live without a reboot. In addition, Oracle Linux support comes free with our Oracle/Sun X86 hardware. We've saved a considerable amount of money on support by switching. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Oracle Linux?

Support requires using Oracle's Support Portal (MOS), which is not very intuitive and is showing it's age. Often times a Google search yields much better and faster results than engaging Oracle Support or using MOS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Oracle Linux?

I loved how simple is it. if you compare it to other Linux Distros(more popular such as Ubuntu, linux Mint, etc), it is much lightweight.

It is easy to use, and really makes it simple to develop on Oracle Products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Oracle Linux?

I do not like how the GUI seems to be a lot OLD. I understand the point of the OS, it is to make you productive, yet I believe a beautiful Graphic User Interface wouldn't come bad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Oracle Linux?

Oracle Enterprise Linux comes with additional optimizations to maximize Oracle performance and stability. Plus the distro already inlcudes all the best RPM's one would have to manually find and install on other Linux distro's. Plus Oracle Linux comes with complete ASM support already built in. Again less work to get things setup and working. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Oracle Linux?

Some generic utility RPM's (e.g. bleachbit) do not install properly all the time. Sometimes it takes a little work or waiting for the RPM to get updated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Oracle Linux?

I really enjoyed the simplicity. When you use other kind of OS like Windows or Mac, you are most likely full of bloatware. Oracle Linux provides you just what you need, and the tools to make your computer a great workspace. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Oracle Linux?

You're always gonna feel like this OS was built for Oracle products, I dislike the GUI(feels antiquated). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Oracle Linux?

Oracle Linux is an enterprise level distro with support of Oracle behind. The power of Oracle Linux comes from popular Oracle software stack including databases, management tools and middleware. Stability, zero-down time updates, global commercial support and GNOME interface are the best features about Oracle Linux. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Oracle Linux?

Oracle Linux seems to be focused for Oracle products. Limited support and restrictions for 3rd party applications is an obstacle. When I compare Redhat and Oracle Linux, Redhat seems to be more versatile to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Oracle Linux?

Fast, great for applications, troubleshooting made easier Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Oracle Linux?

User interface for new users to get used to Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about Oracle Linux?

built in business ready tools sets this os apart from most others. ex: oracle has built in accounting software that makes buying programs to help with that unnecessary. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Oracle Linux?

its still based on linux, linux has always been incompatible with most windows programs. (cannot open executables) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.