Item: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Professionally as an operating system for end user workstations, servers, and development environments.

Personally as a testing and development environment.

Pros and Cons

Security
Versioning
Networking
Package handling

Return on Investment

Expansion of IT knowledge and increased scope of skill sets.
High customization and ease of modification to meet objectives.
Use of ubiquitous command schema and tools easing transition between job sites.

Alternatives Considered

Windows Server, CentOS Linux, Fedora Linux and Ubuntu

Red Hat Enterprise Linux stands above Windows and Ubuntu, in my opinion, because of streamlined features, excellent support, and plethora of available documentation and user created tools.

Key Insights

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

Yes

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?

Yes

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

Yes

General system administration, development, server hosting, and secure environment networking. In my opinion all see to be Red Hat Enterprise Linux's strong suites.

Use as a thin client requires effort and custom software to restrict functions and features.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Review

Overall Satisfaction with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)