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We performed a comparison between SUSE Linux Enterprise and Windows 11 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Operating Systems (OS) for Business solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11 Report (Updated: March 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"SUSE Linux Enterprise is scalable.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the installation part...We don't face any issues related to the operating system or application.""It also was very easy to setup, and offered an easy to use advanced setup option as well. This helped to create special configurations for different use cases.""It is a stable platform.""The initial setup for most modern Linux distributions is normally straightforward. Most of the common distributions use an ncurses or GUI install.""SUSE Linux Enterprise is stable.""The solution is easy to use, secure and allows for simple manipulation.""It's a flexible solution."

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"Windows 11 is a stable and easy-to-use solution.""Windows 11 has a very straightforward initial setup.""The most valuable feature is animation. It is a good solution in terms of performance.""I use the solution for a normal home office.""The tool's integrated antivirus program, Microsoft Defender, is enough for my purpose.""We are migrating from Windows 10 to Windows 11 due to end-of-life, security concerns, and end-of-support. The tool's configuration is good and we are satisfied with it since it's a Microsoft product. We didn't face any hurdles in using the tool. We didn't feel much difference with both Windows products. The solution is good because in IT we want to secure our data. Nowadays, data is the most valuable thing. If your data is secured, then you are secured. I think that everyone has to move to Windows 11 since Windows 10 is facing end-of-life and end-of-sales, probably by 2024.""The security features in Windows 11 are always being updated.""I rate the initial setup process an eight out of ten. It takes less than a day to complete."

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Cons
"SUSE could make more APIs available.""The free version sometimes has security holes.""They should provide chatbot support for customers to open the troubleshooting cases directly.""I would like to see better functionality for interacting with cloud-based systems.""We previously had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE Manager, but the issue was resolved.""We have had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE manager.""I have not been overly impressed with their technical support.""The interface could improve."

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"Windows 11 is not very stable, and its stability could be improved.""I am not happy with the new menus in Windows 11 since it is not very comfortable.""Whenever there is an update, a black screen appears which is due to patches being installed in the background.""Some minor features of Windows 10 are missing in Windows 11.""The driver updates for the solution could be better.""Windows 11 has a terrible snipping tool. It seems to be quite buggy. The previous version that came with Windows 10 is better.""A significant drawback is its cost for the hardware requirements that is important for optimal performance which makes it less accessible and potentially impractical for many users globally.""Sometimes, I experience slowness in Windows 11, and its speed could be improved."

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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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  • "We pay for a yearly license for Windows 11."
  • "The licensing cost is high."
  • "The solution is affordable."
  • "It is expensive."
  • "My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
  • "The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
  • "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "I use the free home version."
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    Questions from the Community
    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.
    Top Answer:The solution’s subscription is dependent on the organisation like how they have a contract with the company.
    Top Answer:We use Windows 11 for our workstation’s daily operations.
    Top Answer:I rate the tool's pricing an eight to nine out of ten.
    Top Answer:What we don't like about the Windows platform is that every major update increases the requirements. Major updates cause problems in small business environments because the end customers have to… more »
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    Overview

    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.

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    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, ...
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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Hospitality Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Educational Organization17%
    University10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Computer Software Company10%
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise34%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise62%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise51%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11 and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    SUSE Linux Enterprise is ranked 6th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 26 reviews while Windows 11 is ranked 10th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 39 reviews. SUSE Linux Enterprise is rated 8.4, while Windows 11 is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of SUSE Linux Enterprise writes "Stable product compatible with multiple cloud service providers ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows 11 writes "An easy-to-use solution that can be used for desktop computing". SUSE Linux Enterprise is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, openSUSE Leap, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Linux and Flatcar Container Linux, whereas Windows 11 is most compared with Windows Server, Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux and openSUSE Leap. See our SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11 report.

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