SUSE provides a stable, cost-effective Linux platform with enterprise support
March 16, 2022
SUSE provides a stable, cost-effective Linux platform with enterprise support
Score 10 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
We use SUSE as the primary platform for all services capable of being provided from Linux. This ranges from network services (DNS, DHCP, etc), an EHR (eClinicalWorks), a Curriculum Management System (Elentra), and everything in between. While deciding on a standard product for a stable, enterprise-supported, secure Linux platform that is cost-effective, SUSE stood out as the best option.
Pros
- Provides a stable Linux platform.
- Follows Linux standards better than most.
- Provides Enterprise supported products.
Cons
- The support window for service packs after a new SP is released is too short.
- Community engagement is low.
- There are times when supported packages fall too far behind and create compatibility issues with applications. The Open Build Service usually provides a way around this, though.
- Enterprise Support.
- Cost-Effectiveness.
- Automation support (SUSE Manager, YaST cloning, etc).
- Budgetary improvements.
- Better vSphere resource usage through consistency.
- Better sys admin time management through consistency/automation.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu Linux
For our environment, SLES provides a more cost-efficient, standards-based Linux with Enterprise support available than their competitors. They also provide the best compatibility between their enterprise Linux and community distributions.
Do you think SUSE Linux Enterprise Server delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server's feature set?
Yes
Did SUSE Linux Enterprise Server live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy SUSE Linux Enterprise Server again?
Yes
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