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CentOS - Stable, secure, fast. What more could you ask for in an Operating System?
May 25, 2021

CentOS - Stable, secure, fast. What more could you ask for in an Operating System?

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with CentOS Linux

CentOS has been my Linux flavour of choice for many years. I use it both personally and professionally for multiple purposes. We have CentOS running for our corporate firewall filtering, network file storage, web application development and MySQL hosting. We primarily use the operating system on headless machines, accessed over SSH. We utilize the command line interface, not the GUI options.
  • Extremely Stability
  • Widely Used - Lots of reference material available
  • Runs fast, even on older hardware
  • FREE!
  • Moderate learning curve, not ideal for a Linux novice
  • Support for newest software updates may require installing unofficial distros
  • Support life cycle recently changed, pushing users away from traditional CentOS
  • Stability
  • Security
  • Easy to use package updater (YUM)
  • Wide selection of compatible software
  • You can't argue the price tag. The amount saved by having no licensing fees over the last 10 years is significant.
  • The reliability of CentOS means we do not need constant attention or maintenance once the machines are deployed. Infrequent patching is all that's needed to keep things running smoothly.
CentOS is based on RHEL, so it really came down to the costs when making the selection between our options. RHEL offered more support and features, but nothing that we specifically needed. CentOS is fully customizable, something Windows Server was also lacking in many ways. The stability and speed was unmatched in comparison to Windows, and we were not utilizing any Windows-specific software to require us to use the Microsoft alternative. My years of experience have also made it a breeze to set up and configure new CentOS instances, leading me to stay where I'm comfortable.

Do you think CentOS Linux delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with CentOS Linux's feature set?

Yes

Did CentOS Linux live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of CentOS Linux go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy CentOS Linux again?

Yes

I have been a CentOS user for over 10 years and remain loyal to the core OS. When it comes to stability and speed, there's no other OS I'd recommend over it. I base this recommendation on my personal experience, as I have multiple development and production servers running the CentOS software today. It's running on newer and older hardware with ease, and the price is right!