What I like most about MySQL 8 on RHEL 8 is how well the two work together right out of the box. MySQL 8 brings a lot of improvements—like better JSON support, window functions, and improved performance—but what really stands out on RHEL 8 is the stability and smooth integration with system tools.

The package management with DNF makes installation and updates pretty simple, and systemd makes managing the MySQL service easy and predictable. Plus, RHEL’s focus on security (with SELinux and firewalld) gives me more confidence running MySQL in production, even if it takes a bit of tweaking at first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the main things I dislike about running MySQL 8 on RHEL 8 is the extra setup needed to get everything fully optimized and secure. For example, SELinux and firewalld are great for security, but they can cause issues with MySQL if you're not familiar with configuring them. You have to spend time adjusting policies and ports to get things working smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.