Microsoft Windows vs. Oracle Solaris

It is well suited in a work environment, being that an organization can set up their system to be specifically work related and only certain users can get access is really helpful. I also like that multiple users can log in on the same device and keep each account seperate without interfering with the other.

Oracle Solaris is great due to the fact that it actually is meant for high-end servers. Supports a wide range of hardware. The Stability of the solution is great. The documentation does not support some solutions, and there are no other options. Most of the product is still command-line, despite the fact that they've got a graphical user interface in some areas. For some reason, core administration is still done via command-line.

Incentivized

• Smooth operating system
• Intuitive user interface
• Easy integration of other Microsoft products
• System encryption
• Very secure

• Live update for patching in conjunction with the package management functions. This ability to rollback is very convenient.
• dTrace
• Built in compliance testing.

Incentivized

• confusing at first when shut down is under start menu
• task bar on 2 displays sometimes won't hide automatically even though set that way
• not so intuitive to set up 2 displays

Incentivized

• Takes time to learn.
• Integration into Microsoft's Active Directory.

Works fine until it stops working, then hard to troubleshoot and fix!

Incentivized

You need to take the time to learn it. It is a massive product.

support remains spotty, researching online articles are a pain

Incentivized

The support teams are well trained and responsive. Patches are rolled out regularly and are easy to deploy and backout.

MDT helped deploy OS to users machines via PXE boot.

Incentivized

Stress testing and timing is key. You need test systems that mirror the live environments. User testing must be reflected in peak loads.

Because of its compatibility with third-party software requirements.

Incentivized

Oracle Solaris is Scalable, have a good patching capability and secure by default. You want to have something that's up and running and stable, something that's not going to crash. But if we do have an issue, we can get somebody for technical support who can help us work through the problems.

Incentivized

• Increased productivity
• Intuitive interface
• Quick operation
• Minimal interruption from system processes

• It just runs like a top, this mean TCO is low
• We've not had issues with Solaris running on Sparc.
• Reliability is above reproach.

Incentivized