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Oracle Linux

Overview

What is Oracle Linux?

Oracle Linux, which is application binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, is free to download, use, and share. There is no license cost, no need for a contract, and no usage audits. 24/7 enterprise-grade support is available for business…

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Why you should switch from CentOS to Oracle Linux

Rating: 10 out of 10
October 16, 2023
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
When the end of life was announced for CentOS 8, we switched some of our environments to Oracle Linux 8, as this seemed like the path of least resistance. Having previously us...
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Director
Oracle Linux4 years of experience

Perfect

Rating: 9 out of 10
May 17, 2022
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I have installed Oracle 11,12 on Oracle Linux for banking core software DB and the only problem was getting updates from the source because of restrictions.
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Mehrdad Salmannouri
Engineer - Engineering
Director of IT
Delsure Health Insurance
Oracle Linux15 years of experience

Oracle Linux my way to go

Rating: 10 out of 10
May 16, 2022
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We use Oracle Linux for containerization and hosting services. At our clients, we use it for applications hosting with Nginx, Apache, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. At the moment it i...
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Executive
Oracle Linux10 years of experience

Very happy to use Oracle Linux.

Rating: 9 out of 10
May 16, 2022
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For some clients, Oracle Linux is used mostly to run Oracle database as single (whether using ASM - HAS or filesystems) instances and in some cases, it runs Oracle RAC or even...
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Francisco Teixeira de Morais Jr
Technician - Information Technology
Oracle Database Administrator
Kyndryl
Oracle Linux12 years of experience

Oracle Linux insights

Rating: 9 out of 10
May 13, 2022
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In my organization, we already use Oracle Linux, as experiments, for projects with Zabbix, Grafana, Syslog server, IPAM, and Elastic Stack. The goal was a closer approach to O...
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General Manager
Oracle Linux2 years of experience

ORACLE LINUX REVIEW 2022 -- A Performance Beast

Rating: 4 out of 10
April 24, 2022
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In my current organization, I am the lead consultant for a Healthcare Client in the UK. So, we had to design, create and implement a top-class robust solution for the Infrastr...
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Priyanka Dhuria
Consultant - Information Technology
Senior Consultant
JK Tech
Oracle Linux4 years of experience

Oracle Linux is Here and Its Here to STAY!!

Rating: 8 out of 10
April 24, 2022
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As a budding startup in the 5g sector, we are looking to innovate, scale, and automate. The flexibility, agility, and robustness of Oracle Linux make it a brilliant fit for ha...
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Consultant
Oracle Linux3 years of experience

Oracle Linux is one of the best.

Rating: 8 out of 10
March 31, 2022
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Used to host our Applications and Webservers. The enterprise support is very good even during odd or out-of-office hours. We have hosted multiple applications on these servers...
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Engineer
Oracle Linux5 years of experience

Works as good as it was sold to us.

Rating: 9 out of 10
March 17, 2022
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We purchased 12 Exadata appliances and used two more intermediate servers to support data administration and backup activities. Altogether there are 14 servers that use Oracle...
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Frederico Roier
Professional - Information Technology
DBA
Politec
Oracle Linux2 years of experience

Replace Solaris Unix with Oracle Linux

Rating: 8 out of 10
March 2, 2022
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The main use case for using Oracle Linux was to save millions of dollars migrating from Solaris UNIX. The use of Oracle Linux Cloud provides scalability and a more accurate al...
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Professional
Oracle Linux2 years of experience

I like Oracle Linux, the support, and I recommend it to my customers.

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 28, 2022
IncentivizedVetted Review
I am an Oracle Specialist Pre-Sales and I recommend Oracle Linux for my customers, on my past jobs I worked with Oracle Linux and I love it.
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Thiago Ferreira
Engineer - Information Technology
Application System Engineer -Latam
Dell EMC
Oracle Linux10 years of experience

Edge of Oracle Linux

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 21, 2022
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Our supply chain product uses various platform that is hosted on different OSs like Unix, Linux, Windows. Earlier it was supported on Red Hat Linux but some clients preferred ...
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Engineer
Oracle Linux5 years of experience

Very Good OS

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 11, 2022
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Because of the stability of the system and the tests before releasing the patches to final versions, the system could be vulnerable until the tests have passed.
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Juan Manuel Gonzalez-Sicilia Blanco
Manager - Information Technology
Service Chain Operations Manager
T-Systems México
Oracle Linux6 years of experience

Oracle Linux is obvious choice for Oracle DB

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 10, 2022
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Oracle Linux is a simple choice to run Oracle databases for many business solutions. It's a stable Linux supported by the same vendor as Oracle RDBMS.
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Alex Chalik
Professional - Information Technology
Senior Oracle DBA
DXC Red Rock
Oracle Linux8 years of experience

Ready to run databases in Oracle

Rating: 9 out of 10
February 1, 2022
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Oracle Linux when it's important to a vendor's details for their activity, so we don't involve it as much as usual Red Hat Linux, although it works important enough for...
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Melissa Hallam
Engineer - Engineering
Game Developer
AppLovin
Oracle Linux3 years of experience
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Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux

Free

What is Oracle Linux?

Oracle Linux, which is application binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, is free to download, use, and share. There is no license cost, no need for a contract, and no usage audits. 24/7 enterprise-grade support is available for business critical environments. A single support…

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Product Details

What is Oracle Linux?

Oracle Linux, which is application binary compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, is free to download, use, and share. There is no license cost, no need for a contract, and no usage audits. 24/7 enterprise-grade support is available for business critical environments. A single support offering includes virtualization, management, HA, and cloud native computing tools such as Kubernetes and Kata Containers, along with the Linux operating system. The vendor states that as the only Linux distribution with zero-downtime automated patching for kernel, hypervisor, and critical user-space libraries, Oracle Linux improves performance of all workloads and is optimized–out of the box–for Oracle software. Autonomous Linux, a self-patching, self-tuning, high-performance implementation of Oracle Linux is available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.



Oracle Linux Features

  • Supported: Zero-downtime automated patching for kernel, hypervisor, and critical user-space libraries
  • Supported: Optimized–out of the box–for Oracle software
  • Supported: A single support offering includes Linux, virtualization, management, HA, and cloud native computing tools
  • Supported: Available on premises, in the cloud, and as Autonomous Linux

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Oracle Linux Competitors

Oracle Linux Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsLinux
Mobile ApplicationNo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oracle Linux starts at $0.

CentOS Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and vSphere Data Protection Advanced (discontinued) are common alternatives for Oracle Linux.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 8.2.

The most common users of Oracle Linux are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Compatibility with CentOS/RHEL: Users have praised the top-notch compatibility of Oracle Linux with CentOS/RHEL, ensuring smooth operations for many reviewers who rely on these systems for their tasks. The seamless integration between Oracle Linux and CentOS/RHEL has been a key factor in enhancing user experience and workflow efficiency.

User-friendly migration script: Some users have expressed appreciation for the highly easy-to-use migration script in Oracle Linux. They find it to be a valuable tool that simplifies transitions and saves time during the process. The intuitive design and functionality of the migration script have garnered positive feedback from users undergoing system migrations.

Stability and reliability: Reviewers describe Oracle Linux as stable, reliable, and fast. This consistent performance over time has instilled a sense of security in its long-standing availability since version 6 among users performing various tasks. The robust stability and unwavering reliability of Oracle Linux contribute to a dependable operating environment for diverse applications and workloads.

Slow Repository Speed: Some users have noted that the repositories of Oracle Linux are slower in comparison to other repositories, affecting the efficiency of software installation and updates. This sluggishness can lead to delays in accessing necessary packages and potentially impact overall system performance.

GUI Bugs: Users have reported bug problems with the software, specifically with GUI that can cause crashes and disrupt productivity.

Expensive Licensing Cost: The higher licensing cost of Oracle Linux has been highlighted by some users as a drawback, influencing their perception of the overall value proposition when considering this operating system. The elevated pricing may pose challenges for organizations looking to optimize costs while maintaining essential functionalities.

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Why you should switch from CentOS to Oracle Linux

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
October 16, 2023
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Oracle Linux
4 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
As CentOS Linux was nearing the end of life, we weighed up either remaining on an unsupported platform (CentOS Linux), migrating to CentOS Stream, or migrating to Oracle Linux. Oracle Linux was the best choice, as the cutting-edge nature of CentOS Stream made it unsuitable for any customer-facing or mission-critical systems, and the end of support for CentOS Linux would leave our business exposed to unnecessary risks.

Very happy to use Oracle Linux.

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
May 16, 2022
Alternatives Considered
Oracle Linux works very well with Oracle Database and makes it very easy to install, not to mention how good the performance is. It's also very easy to maintain and get support from vendors when needed.

ORACLE LINUX REVIEW 2022 -- A Performance Beast

Rating: 4 out of 10
Incentivized
April 24, 2022
PD
Priyanka Dhuria
Senior Consultant
JK Tech (Consumer Services, 501-1000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Oracle Linux
4 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
Both of the alternatives provided a strong competition but Oracle Linux emerged as the absolute winner as the feature to update the kernel without downtime is a game-changer and the level of support provided is at par the market standards. Also, stability was a key decisive factor for us as Oracle Linux provides stability and users were quickly able to adapt to the system. This increased our productivity to a great extent.

Oracle Linux is Here and Its Here to STAY!!

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
April 24, 2022
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Oracle Linux
3 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
Oracle Linux became the obvious choice amongst its competitors due to its speed, agility, flexibility, and support from Oracle engineers. The ease of use was one of the major reasons for choosing Oracle Linux over the above-operating systems. Also, the cost of operations, management, and retention were significantly quite low. This made Oracle Linux a very easy and quick choice for our organisation.

Edge of Oracle Linux

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
February 21, 2022
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Oracle Linux
5 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
The best thing about Oracle is that it is free. Support is also at a reasonable cost. It works well for all Oracle products. Our company product is based on Oracle database. It provides an edge there. It works well in a cloud environment that is compatible with other standard products.

Oracle Linux is obvious choice for Oracle DB

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
February 10, 2022
AC
Alex Chalik
Senior Oracle DBA
DXC Red Rock (Information Technology & Services, 201-500 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Oracle Linux
8 years of experience
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Alternatives Considered
As DBA I manage Oracle databases, Oracle Linux is the easiest to manage to compare other vendors. Support from the same OS and DB vendor saves a lot of time.

Ready to run databases in Oracle

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
February 01, 2022
MH
Melissa Hallam
Game Developer
AppLovin (Computer Software, 1001-5000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Oracle Linux
3 years of experience
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Alternatives Considered
RedHat is going to discontinue CentOS, so Oracle is the best alternative that we have reviewed so far. We run Oracle databases and so far we have not had any major complications, but in the coming months, it will be the definitive replacement for CentOS on our part. since it is what best resembles what we have been using

The power of Linux

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
January 17, 2022
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Eram Fatema Sayed
Systems Engineer
Tata Constancy Services (Information Technology & Services, 10,001+ employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Oracle Linux
3 years of experience
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Alternatives Considered
The Oracle Linux definitely comes on the top when it comes down to being easily available as its platform-independent. This is where the masses lie as we have moved to a hybrid work environment where keeping everyone on the same devices is no more required. Linux stands out as it allows the industry workers to implement BYOD in all environments. Software as a service is truly done by Linux. I don’t want to switch to other platforms anymore.

Oracle Linux

Rating: 10 out of 10
January 13, 2022
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Oracle Linux
2 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Easy to install and maintain the database and also the high availability, as DBA we prefer to use Oracle Linux because its performance together with the DB, with RHEL we could face many issues installing and maintaining the database things that definitely doesn't happen with Oracle Linux, especially for the new version 8.5 that we use recently.

Authentic review based on popularity of the product in our country.

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
December 30, 2021
PM
Phillip Munzenzi
Insurer Consultant
Prudential Life Assurance Zambia (Insurance, 1001-5000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Oracle Linux
3 years of experience
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Alternatives Considered
It's a friendly operating system which has many actually provide space for thousands of other products even those of our competitors as Oracle. The best need is excellence in service to our members of staff who are more accustomed to products like libre office, Microsoft office word, access, excellent and PowerPoint applications. Etc
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