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Flatcar Container Linux
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We performed a comparison between Flatcar Container Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Yogesh Deore
The solution is stable and allows us to make needed changes
NarsingThakur
Easy to maintain, migrate and upgrade with minimal downtime required
Our clients use HANA Database, which is in-memory computing and makes business transactions faster.
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Pros
"Flatcar's support is good. The version I am using is stable and allows us to make needed changes."

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"The solution offers a secure operation system.""It is very easy to maintain, migrate and upgrade.""SUSE Linux Enterprise is stable.""The solution is easy to use, secure and allows for simple manipulation.""The initial setup is very straightforward.""The operating system is efficient in terms of security.""SUSE Linux Enterprise is scalable.""SUSE Linux Enterprise is easy to configure for those who are not hardcore command-line driven."

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Cons
"The development teams could sharpen their skills. They should offer applications on the net."

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"SUSE could make more APIs available.""They should probably just make clustering a bit simpler and also provide more descriptive log files for cluster services.""They should provide chatbot support for customers to open the troubleshooting cases directly.""I have not seen an ROI with this solution.""I have not been overly impressed with their technical support.""The interface could improve.""The product must improve its UI.""They should improve their educational portal."

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  • "I would advise others to download the free or strictly open source versions, then test them in their environment before committing to a purchase. This will allow for testing suitability for applications that they want to run."
  • "As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."
  • "When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
  • "I have to pay for a license in order to get support."
  • "There is a free tier and a paid support tier. If you do not need support, then the solution is free to use. If you need support then there is an option for that as well."
  • "Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."
  • "The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
  • "There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."

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    What do you like most about SUSE Linux Enterprise?
    Top Answer:The initial setup is simple and takes five minutes for deployment and if you have automation in place, it will take four minutes.
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    Top Answer:The solution could be more stable.
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    14th
    out of 24 in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
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    905
    Comparisons
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    6th
    out of 24 in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
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    16,154
    Comparisons
    14,188
    Reviews
    13
    Average Words per Review
    427
    Rating
    8.2
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    Overview
    Flatcar Container Linux is a lightweight, secure, and reliable operating system designed for running containers at scale with automatic updates and a minimal attack surface. The solution is easy to use and manage and has a simple and intuitive command-line interface and a powerful set of tools for managing containers and clusters. 

    It supports various container runtimes, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Mesos. It can be deployed on various infrastructure platforms, including bare metal, virtual machines, and cloud environments. Flatcar Container Linux is an ideal choice for organizations deploying containerized applications in production environments.

    SUSE Linux Enterprise is a versatile operating system ideal for deploying solutions, managing applications, and running certain applications. It is also used for migrating SAP workloads to the cloud, integrating with SAP HANA solutions and products, and as an operating system for application servers. 

    The solution is praised for its YaST tool for easier server administration, compatibility with Oracle and SAP, stability, scalability, ease of use, extensive documentation, pacemaker cluster, and SUSE Manager for patching. SUSE Linux offers extended support for each version and a special edition for SAP applications.

    Sample Customers
    CISCO, mettle, Microsoft, Upguard, GMX
    Air India, Akademicki Szpital Kliniczny (ASK), Allone, Altran, Apollo, ARCHIVA, Asia Innovatory Management School, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, AutoData Norge AS, Baldor Electric, Business Connexion, CASIO, Ciclum Farma, Delta Lloyd, Edumate , HPE,  SAP SE,  Lenovo, BMW, T-Systems, UCX, Turners & Growers, Shenzhen Development Bank, Bosch Group, JK Tyres & Industries, IOCL, European Space Agency, Daimler AG, China Minsheng Banking Corp, Café Coffee Day, Unisys,  Petrochina Company Ltd, Fitch Ratings, ABeam Consulting Co Ltd, Tyro Payments, Rackspace, Pacific Textiles, ...
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    University8%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Hospitality Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise72%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise34%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise62%
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    Flatcar Container Linux is ranked 14th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business while SUSE Linux Enterprise is ranked 6th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 26 reviews. Flatcar Container Linux is rated 8.0, while SUSE Linux Enterprise is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Flatcar Container Linux writes "The solution is stable and allows us to make needed changes". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SUSE Linux Enterprise writes "Stable product compatible with multiple cloud service providers ". Flatcar Container Linux is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS and Amazon FreeRTOS, whereas SUSE Linux Enterprise is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, openSUSE Leap, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux.

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