Item: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Rating: 5
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Currently we are looking to use Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) as the server is to provide kvm to on prem OpenShift clusters

Pros and Cons

It is familiar to those that use fedora
The update process is straight forward
CentOS stream allows for testing and development of possible new features
Open source allows for the community to I eract

Reach and integration with ibm
Less work through partners
Onsite training offerings

Return on Investment

Negative: another system
Positive: accessible
Positive: extenseble

Alternatives Considered

Ubuntu

The support system of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is better than canonical, at least on the server side. The user side I do prefer Ubuntu as it is where I cut my teeth with linux

Key Insights

Do you think Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)'s feature set?

Yes

Did Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Ubuntu, Linux/Windows Cloud Server, Docker

Likelihood to Recommend

Being Linux kernel it is accessible, and very adaptable. This allows for integration with other systems that we use as a company

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Overall Satisfaction with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)