Oracle Linux Reviews & Product Details

Oracle Linux offers exceptional stability and performance, especially in enterprise-level applications. Its compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux makes migration seamless, and it comes with built-in tools for advanced security and kernel updates without requiring a reboot (Ksplice). This makes it ideal for production environments where uptime is critical. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial learning curve for new users can be steep, especially if they aren't familiar with command-line-based administration. Documentation, while available, could be more beginner-friendly. Also, some users may find the support model a bit restrictive without a paid subscription. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Oracle Linux stands out for its stability and enterprise-grade performance. I particularly appreciate its compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), which allows for seamless migration and minimal learning curve. The inclusion of Ksplice for zero-downtime kernel updates is a game-changer, especially for production environments requiring high availability. Additionally, the integration with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is smooth, making it ideal for hybrid cloud deployments. It’s a dependable choice for running critical workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area that could be improved is the community support, which isn’t as robust or active as some other Linux distributions like Ubuntu or CentOS (prior to its shift). Documentation can be highly technical at times, and a more beginner-friendly layer of content would be helpful. While enterprise support is excellent, smaller teams or individual users might find the cost of full Oracle support somewhat restrictive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's stable, secure, and works seamlessly with Oracle applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some features are limited without a support subscription, and updates can feel slower compared to other Linux distributions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its a preinstalled suit and its nice. I used to test so many scenarios and workflows in oracle linux and its pretty same like redhat but i willl not rate oracle linux compared to redhat, which is more optimised. Good thing about oracle linux is it still offers free binary unlike rhel, also new features like oci integration is great. Its much more optimised in 9.x compared to prev versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ui is still not great and compared to rhel,the experience is not that great but imoroved alot compared to prev versions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Enterprise-Grade Stability & RHEL Compatibility

Runs everything that works on RHEL without issues.

Smooth transition for organizations already familiar with Red Hat. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Perception & Branding

Many enterprises hesitate because of Oracle’s reputation for aggressive licensing in other products.

Sometimes overlooked compared to CentOS Stream, Rocky, or AlmaLinux, even though it’s just as capable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the UEK compatibility because I can get updates, patches, and use the UEK kernel for free Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not enough community documentation/third-party tutorials Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Offers both the Red Hat Compatible Kernel and Oracle's Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK), giving users flexibility based on performance and stability needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

May require some adjustment for users unfamiliar with RHEL-based systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like 3 things about this

1. Stability.

2. Security.

3. Performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike 3 things about this

1. Complexity can be more challenging for beginners.

2. Support Cost.

3. Limited software Availability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

All are using feature without any licence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some time I facing some bugs when I update os. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

By using this OS, its so convenient and helpful for doing anything, its so user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

They have improve their support if they improve there community support then it help the users to communicate with the other users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.