Compare Oracle Solaris vs. Ubuntu Linux
Oracle Solaris is ranked 5th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 4 reviews while Ubuntu Linux is ranked 2nd in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 10 reviews. Oracle Solaris is rated 10.0, while Ubuntu Linux is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Oracle Solaris writes "I've worked with different flavors of Unix, but I chose Solaris. I like the constant innovation in the software and hardware". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ubuntu Linux writes "A stable, user-friendly solution that has good standardization, visualization, and package management". Oracle Solaris is most compared with Oracle Linux, Ubuntu Linux and Red Hat Linux (RHEL), whereas Ubuntu Linux is most compared with Oracle Linux, Oracle Solaris and openSUSE Leap. See our Oracle Solaris vs. Ubuntu Linux report.
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The ability to manipulate the zones and the files within the zones from a global OS provides us flexibility that no other virtualization can match. Its networking has helped me combine the power of a neural network with the benefits of virtualization to improve the AI's performance. | Ubuntu has a good interface, it is easier to use than other distribution such as CentOS or Red Hat. It's suitable for beginners who want to start learning Linux. It has a simple interface and it's easy to use. The initial setup is simple. There are many features I like about this solution, but one that stands out, is that it allows me to easily install new packages and to have recent packages available. I think Ubuntu's main strength, as opposed to using the other Linuxes, has been its ability to encourage user feedback. The most valuable feature is the user interface. The solution is stable. I find the Linux community very valuable and the fact it is open source. So it's free and I use it without any problems. If there is a virus going into the network, it has to pass through an Ubuntu server, which can't be infected by the virus. So, there are less viruses on our systems. |
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Oracle customer service is slow at times. I would love to see improvements in SVM, so file systems could be increased or migrated without downtime to the environment, similar to what ZFS is capable of. | Ubuntu should create some specific features, like Red Hat. Red Hat has provided many features for open-source, like FreeIPA. If I run an application, I need it to show up in Microsoft, so Microsoft can run in Ubuntu. It needs to connect better with Microsoft products. I am really very satisfied with this solution. However, one thing that I would like to see improve, is to have better support for multiple screens with multiple resolutions. For me, that is the most important feature. On the gaming side, things are happening but there are some games that should be ported to Ubuntu. The solution could be better integrated with Microsoft. They aren't as user-friendly as Microsoft. The solution can use a better UI. An easier to configure firewall would be a good add-on. Developing more applications for businesses could work better, but that is not part of the OS piece. Let the developers work on other apps, therefore the needs for consuming less memory do not affect the performance of this OS version. |
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There is no OS licensing cost if you use their hardware and purchase hardware maintenance. It is more expensive, but very complete and worth enacting. | I use the free version, so I don't have any license fees. Old equipment works for at least two or three years more, which means a significant savings. |
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Views 11,351 Comparisons 7,849 Reviews 4 Average Words per Review 571 Avg. Rating 10.0 | Views 9,477 Comparisons 7,928 Reviews 10 Average Words per Review 414 Avg. Rating 8.2 |
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| Solaris 11, Solaris | Ubuntu |
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Oracle Solaris is a complete, secure, enterprise-grade cloud platform. From built-in, near zero-overhead virtualization and application-driven Software Defined Networking, to scalable data management and high availability clustering, we give you everything you need to build your enterprise cloud. Oracle Solaris 11.3 is the world's most advanced enterprise operating system. It delivers security, speed, and simplicity for enterprise cloud environments and DevOps For more information on Oracle Solaris, visit Oracle.com | Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktops, netbooks and servers around the world. |
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| Siemens, IVV | Samsung, eBay, AT&T, Walmart, Cisco, Time Warner Cable, Bloomberg, Best Buy, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, Ericsson, Orange, Wells Fargo |
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Comms Service Provider18% Financial Services Firm18% Security Firm9% Construction Company9% Software R&D Company31% Comms Service Provider28% Government6% Financial Services Firm5% | Comms Service Provider29% Energy/Utilities Company14% Software R&D Company14% Security Firm14% Software R&D Company32% Comms Service Provider11% Financial Services Firm11% Media Company9% |
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