I like Red Hat Enterprise Linux most for its stability and security in production, combined with predictable long‑term support and tight integration with tools like Ansible and Red Hat Insights, which makes managing and automating enterprise workloads much easier Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main drawbacks are the high subscription costs, complex SELinux/firewall management, and delayed newer package versions, which can frustrate beginners or those needing cutting-edge software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Red Hat Enterprise Linux for its stable and secure environments, which are vital for automation and CI/CD workflows. I really like how robust the system is, especially during updates and long-running workloads. Built-in tools like SELinux, yum/dnf, and systemd make management smooth, and it integrates well with automation tools like Ansible. SELinux provides strong security by controlling access and enforcing policies. Yum/dnf makes package management seamless and keeps systems up to date. Systemd simplifies service management and the system boot process. Together, all these make Red Hat Enterprise Linux secure, reliable, and easy to maintain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the subscription cost could be higher for smaller teams, and occasional updates or patches can introduce compatibility issues. The learning curve for some advanced features like SELinux can also be steep for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the new features and quick fixes that Red Hat Enterprise Linux offers, as well as the regular updates they provide. These elements help make the system more secure and optimize its functionality. Additionally, the installation guide made the initial setup so easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As of now, I don't see any such things. If there's something to be improved, it would be the charge of subscriptions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Red Hat Enterprise Linux because its package manager is great. I also have seen that most of the time it is robust and doesn't fail easily. Additionally, setting it up was fairly easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Maybe some user-friendly tools like in Ubuntu. Like Ubuntu generally updates its package manager source quickly, the updates are quickly available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

See, I'm more into ethical hacking and security stuff so for that the only distro I primarily used is redhat. RHEL doesn’t chase shiny features. It ships mature, well-understood components. That means fewer surprise attack surfaces and fewer “oops, upstream broke prod” moments. Most distros ship SELinux and tell you to disable it. RHEL treats it as a first-class citizen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a security guy, I dislike RHEL because it’s overly conservative. Backported patches complicate vuln validation, packages are outdated, SELinux is painful to manage, and the locked subscription model slows labs and automation. Great for defense, frustrating for real security testing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It runs smoothly for enterprise servers and applications. It can also be used on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, which makes it a flexible option for different environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s not easy for beginners, and it requires proper training to use effectively. It also isn’t free—you need to purchase a subscription. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is the most secure OS for enterprise use. We were using CentOS before this, but since it's decommissioned, we use RHEL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I do not have any dislikes specifically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like red hat linux as it rarely breaks after updates.

The long term support, security patches and the support we have is great for business applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The new features and package are a bit slow when compared to community distros.

The subscription could is a bit complex for business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stability & Reliability: RHEL is extremely stable and reliable, making it ideal for production workloads.

Enterprise Support: Red Hat’s enterprise-grade support and regular security patches give confidence in critical environments.

Security & Compliance: Built-in security features like SELinux, FIPS compliance, and regular CVE patches keep systems safe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cost Factor: Subscription and support costs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This is the best OS we have used. We have been ensured its performance, security and stablity. The os is fast enough while performing complex task. Strong Product documentation and Community. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is abit strict while working in its code. The cost and its subscription management seems to be complex. It takes some time to learn to operate, but once it done its very easy to manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.