We performed a comparison between Oracle Linux and Windows Server based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison of Results: Based on the parameters we compared, Oracle Linux seems to be the superior solution. Our reviewers find that the questions concerning Windows Server's stability and scalability as well as its high price make Oracle HCM Cloud the better choice.
"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."
"I feel the stability to be the solution's best feature."
"It is a stable solution with a secure operating system."
"It helps us to create users and groups. We can also plan on the access that will be given to them. I use it for identity management during the installment and configuration process. We use it to start or stop processes and services. Another use case of the solution is post-opening."
"Oracle Linux's most valuable feature is flexibility."
"The tool's performance is good."
"The stability is excellent and the initial setup is easy."
"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 is easy to use, and its performance is good."
"It is very stable and easy to install."
"I'm using all the features within it and find them all quite helpful."
"This product works well for the applications that we have hosted on it."
"It is easy to use."
"We find the solution to be easy to use and simple to navigate."
"Microsoft is a trusted brand and I enjoy working with it."
"The most valuable features are the ease of access and maintaining the solution."
"I would want Oracle to explore more of Kubernetes and micro services."
"Technical support slow to respond."
"It could be more scalable."
"I think they should also pay more attention to the open-source community."
"What can improve in the solution is a rather challenging question given that Oracle is pushing towards cloud computing and the closed nature of the system. Maintaining Oracle Linux behind a firewall can be a cumbersome process, as it requires manual intervention to copy repositories and obtain approval from internal authorities. With the current emphasis on cloud computing, the support and development of traditional, closed systems like Oracle Linux may not receive as much attention, leading to potential limitations in the system's capabilities and performance."
"It would be ideal if they added a faster implementation of the security fixes, if possible."
"Pricing could be improved."
"The Oracle Linux graphical interface could be improved by fixing its occasional freezing on personal home laptops."
"We are waiting for the solution to be more secure and more stable."
"More security features would be great."
"From a security perspective, sometimes, malware attacks and hackers take advantage of the tool's vulnerabilities. There is a need to have updates in the product to fill in the vulnerability gaps."
"It should have more stability and fewer automatic updates. A CLI approach, similar to Linux, is missing right now."
"The price should be reduced."
"It is not easy to use. It can be more user-friendly to make our routine work a bit easy. It could also be cheaper."
"They should release a command-line version of the solution."
"Sometimes we are getting very quick support, sometimes it takes time."
Oracle Linux is ranked 3rd in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 108 reviews while Windows Server is ranked 4th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 180 reviews. Oracle Linux is rated 8.4, while Windows Server is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Oracle Linux writes "The operational system is the best and is packed with free features like CapsLive". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows Server writes "Easy to setup, stable and caters to my wide range of use cases but lacks user-friendly interface". Oracle Linux is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Oracle Solaris and SUSE Linux Enterprise, whereas Windows Server is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows 10, Windows 11 and CentOS. See our Oracle Linux vs. Windows Server report.
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