We performed a comparison between Oracle Linux and Oracle Solaris based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Oracle Linux ultimately won out in this comparison. Our reviewers found Oracle Linux to be easy to install and easy to use, while Oracle Solaris was less so. Oracle Linux users are also happier with the price than Oracle Solaris users. One place where Oracle Solaris did come out on top was in the realm of security.
"One of the main features of this solution is it is secure."
"The installation is straightforward and it did not take very long."
"The user interface is comfortable and easy to use."
"The solution has zero downtime and is easy to optimize right out of the box."
"Once installed, the product is good, I like it. The core of the software is really good."
"I like the product's stable distribution. The tool offered us very good experience since it was very stable."
"It provides for stable Oracle deployments."
"It has a good amount of mount points."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten since we haven't faced any issues."
"It is a scalable solution. I recommend it for bigger companies."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"Oracle Solaris is pre-installed in our environment. Thus, it is simple to customize."
"It stands out for its exceptional stability."
"Oracle Solaris's operating system is good."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Solaris is the incremental backup that happens in the system."
"Solaris Zones and Containers are my favorite features."
"They should improve in the area of entertainment applications for the average user."
"The installation documentation needs to be improved"
"The product's support is expensive."
"There needs to be overall better integration."
"Occasionally, we might get an alert to restart our database, and if we don't do it on our own, the system will do it automatically. That can cause downtime issues if your clients aren't expecting it."
"Technical support slow to respond."
"They should increase security."
"Pricing could be improved."
"The challenge arises from the differences in commands and configurations compared to more common systems like Linux."
"Solaris' package management could be improved, especially in comparison to Linux."
"The tool is quite complex and difficult for anyone trying to use or study it."
"This product is not as flexible as other similar solutions on the market today."
"The scalability of the solution can be improved."
"The solution is pricey and can be improved by lowering the cost."
"I don't want to receive any updates on Oracle"
"Oracle Solaris can improve by supporting all the recent features that are in the market from other competitors."
Oracle Linux is ranked 3rd in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 108 reviews while Oracle Solaris is ranked 8th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 48 reviews. Oracle Linux is rated 8.4, while Oracle Solaris is rated 8.6. 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 Oracle Solaris writes "Improve flexibility, automate DR process, and speed up recovery time using Zones". Oracle Linux is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server, whereas Oracle Solaris is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows 10, SUSE Linux Enterprise and CentOS. See our Oracle Linux vs. Oracle Solaris report.
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