Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
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Good for Gov Work, fast deployment
What do you like best about the product?
Good community base, support with applications like Chef configuration management.
What do you dislike about the product?
Expensive license. Not fun to work with on ARM Macbooks with configuration management tools like Chef
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Secure and manageable
RedHat Linux user
What do you like best about the product?
Enterprise features, regular patches and support
What do you dislike about the product?
There are not much downsides per se that I can think of
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
it solves my enterprise OS need
Red Hat Enterprise Linux: A Rock-Solid Foundation
What do you like best about the product?
RHEL is a the best solution for real-life enterprise application. Its stability and security are unmatched, making it my go-to for mission-critical systems. I's really easy to use once you’re familiar with RPM-based ecosystems—tools like YUM/DNF simplify package management. The subscription model ensures timely updates and access to Red Hat’s stellar support, which has saved me hours of troubleshooting. Integration with enterprise tools (think OpenShift, Ansible, or cloud platforms) feels seamless, and SELinux’s granular security controls are a lifesaver. For daily use, it’s reliable enough that I rarely second-guess its performance.
What do you dislike about the product?
The learning curve is steep for people new to RPM distributions. While powerful, SELinux and firewall-cmd can feel overwhelming without Red Hat’s training. The UI feels dated compared to Ubuntu or Fedora, which might deter people used to polished GUIs. Licensing costs add up quickly for small businesses, and the subscription activation process is clunky—I’ve lost time untangling portal issues. Out-of-the-box software is often older for stability’s sake, which means manually adding repos for newer apps.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Mostly the integration with Ansible and containerized platforms.
Rock-Solid Stability and Enterprise-Grade Performance
What do you like best about the product?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is an outstanding operating system for enterprise environments, delivering unmatched stability, security, and long-term support. Its robust performance makes it ideal for mission-critical workloads, and the seamless integration with Red Hat’s ecosystem ensures reliability at every level. The extensive documentation, excellent customer support, and frequent security updates provide peace of mind for IT teams. Additionally, RHEL’s compatibility with a vast range of enterprise applications and cloud platforms makes it a top choice for businesses looking for a scalable and efficient Linux solution. Highly recommended for organizations that prioritize security, performance, and support.
What do you dislike about the product?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a fantastic choice for businesses that need a stable, secure, and well-supported operating system. It offers top-notch reliability, excellent security features, and seamless integration with enterprise tools. However, one downside is the cost—RHEL’s subscription model can be expensive, especially for small businesses or individuals who need enterprise features but have budget constraints. Additionally, some users may find the strict licensing and lack of access to the latest cutting-edge software a bit limiting compared to community-driven distributions like Fedora or Ubuntu. Despite this, RHEL remains a solid investment for companies that prioritize long-term stability and professional support.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Nothing
My experience with Red Hat
What do you like best about the product?
Your operating system seems like a great tool to me.
What do you dislike about the product?
I wouldn't know how to say since I don't know all the services yet, but so far there is nothing that I dislike.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Support me by providing the documentation for the modules of each of the products offered by Red Hat, as well as other types of open-source software like Apache, Libvirt, or Podman.
All good
What do you like best about the product?
It is very stable, so we use it to upload our applications.
What do you dislike about the product?
In some things, it's not easy to configure to run applications.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Find a stable OS that allows us to upload applications without needing to request many resources
Fantastic
What do you like best about the product?
Servicie and support and eventos they are favolous
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing yet but i World like to have more ítems to view
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Hibrid Architectures
RHEL
What do you like best about the product?
This very helpful in my work, because is my system operativo that i use
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing, I think red hat is very friendly for me
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
About the content that i can find in your network side
RHEL Unix is a great Unix version
What do you like best about the product?
i can run all unix command and scripts within the environment. I am a script writer at heart and love using RHEL
What do you dislike about the product?
I have not run into any issue so far to fault
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
the main OS environemnt for our servers
Stable product
What do you like best about the product?
The suscripción service get lot of information and updates. The self support provided is very useful.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing, everything works just fine. Maybe free certifications
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Parches and support.
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