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Reliable, Easy to Install and Configure: The OS of Choice for Oracle Databases!
October 13, 2021

Reliable, Easy to Install and Configure: The OS of Choice for Oracle Databases!

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

Overall Satisfaction with Oracle Linux

We migrated both production and disaster recovery database environments to Oracle Linux in order to run Oracle Database on a fully certified and free (although without support) platform that is simple to use and is also compatible with Red Hat Linux, replacing Ubuntu and CentOS servers. The idea behind the migration was to consolidate the platform using an operating system that is free but at the same is reliable and stable to run Oracle databases.
  • Compatibility with Oracle Database.
  • Ease of installation and administration.
  • Free to use (without support).
  • Lack of auto patch/auto update feature.
  • Graphical interface and desktop can be enhanced.
  • It consolidated several servers running different Linux distros into a single one at no cost.
  • Installing Oracle Database is a very simple process.
We did not require official support from Oracle, both the installation of Oracle Linux and then the installation of Oracle Database was straightforward and simple. We did use free resources like Oracle Community forums and some well know blogs to validate our installation and configuration steps but we did not use official support.

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

Yes

Are you happy with Oracle Linux's feature set?

Yes

Did Oracle Linux live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Oracle Linux go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Oracle Linux again?

Yes

Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)
If you want a server operative system, being able to run Oracle or other RDBMS reliably and robustly, then Oracle Linux is a great choice. It is free to use (without support) and 100% compatible with Oracle Databases. The installation/configuration process for Oracle databases is really simple and straightforward. The graphical interface is quite basic but can be enabled if you want to also use it through desktop applications.