Ubuntu Linux is my operating system for daily use, and because I am related to networking operations, I prefer Linux over Windows. The FortiClient in Windows is very limiting and the IT department most of the time doesn't know how to open certain ports or are very limited in their skills with FortiClient, so I have more freedom to open ports and run some services with it.
Ubuntu Pro FIPS 18.04 LTS
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Developer friendly OS
What do you like best about the product?
The best thing I like is that Ubuntu is fast, stable, and doesn't use a lot of system resources. I use it mostly through the terminal on a cloud VM, and all the commands work smoothly. It’s also easy to install Python, Splunk, and other tools I need for work.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes it’s hard to figure out driver issues or GUI setup if you’re using it locally. Also, some commands or tools are missing in minimal installs, like lsb_release,nano,vi and I had to install them manually. It would be better if they came pre-installed in basic cloud images too.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Ubuntu helps me run cloud-based servers for tasks like collecting and analyzing logs using Splunk, testing Python scripts, and installing lightweight tools. I don't need a heavy OS or GUI — just a terminal-based environment that is fast and reliable. Ubuntu gives me that. It also saves time because most tools I need (like curl, git, python, apt) work without extra setup. This helps me quickly do hands-on tasks while working remotely.
Its a Great Exprerience, No Lag to use and responsive, Since the application running in the cloud
What do you like best about the product?
Linux flavor, Debain based, Openly Available, Easy to use
What do you dislike about the product?
Store Support and Package Management can be better with community
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Cost Cutting, Kernal Control, Virtualization Popularity and Firewall and Minimum Resource Consumption.
Flexible and reliable Linux Distribution
What do you like best about the product?
What I Like:
✅ Ubuntu Server stands out for its robust scalability and flexibility across a wide range of server workloads. Its compatibility with both x86 and ARM architectures, as well as support for IBM System Z mainframes, makes it suitable for diverse deployment scenarios, from small business servers to large-scale enterprise data centers.
The system is engineered for performance and reliability, leveraging the latest Linux kernel and offering optimized virtualization tools such as KVM and QEMU, alongside updated containerization platforms like Docker and Kubernetes.
✅ The long-term support (LTS) releases are a significant advantage, providing five years of standard security updates, with Ubuntu Pro extending coverage to ten years or more for over 30,000 packages. This extended lifecycle is particularly valuable for organizations managing mission-critical infrastructure that requires predictable maintenance windows and minimal disruption.
✅ Ubuntu Server’s command-line interface is efficient for remote management and automation, especially over SSH, and the system maintains lower resource requirements compared to desktop distributions. Integrated tools such as Netplan for YAML-based network configuration and Open vSwitch for advanced networking give administrators granular control over network setups. The package management ecosystem, with both APT and Snap support, simplifies software installation and updates, while the active Ubuntu community and extensive documentation facilitate troubleshooting and onboarding.
Key technical features I really appreciate:
• Lean initial installation with no GUI by default, optimizing resource usage for server environments.
• Certified compatibility with major hardware OEMs and broad support for server applications, including web, database, file, and mail servers.
• Built-in security features such as AppArmor and optional SELinux, with regular security updates and patch management.
• Comprehensive deployment and application modeling tools for scaling infrastructure and automating repetitive tasks.
• Support for modern filesystems like ZFS, including snapshot capabilities, and container management with LXD
✅ Ubuntu Server stands out for its robust scalability and flexibility across a wide range of server workloads. Its compatibility with both x86 and ARM architectures, as well as support for IBM System Z mainframes, makes it suitable for diverse deployment scenarios, from small business servers to large-scale enterprise data centers.
The system is engineered for performance and reliability, leveraging the latest Linux kernel and offering optimized virtualization tools such as KVM and QEMU, alongside updated containerization platforms like Docker and Kubernetes.
✅ The long-term support (LTS) releases are a significant advantage, providing five years of standard security updates, with Ubuntu Pro extending coverage to ten years or more for over 30,000 packages. This extended lifecycle is particularly valuable for organizations managing mission-critical infrastructure that requires predictable maintenance windows and minimal disruption.
✅ Ubuntu Server’s command-line interface is efficient for remote management and automation, especially over SSH, and the system maintains lower resource requirements compared to desktop distributions. Integrated tools such as Netplan for YAML-based network configuration and Open vSwitch for advanced networking give administrators granular control over network setups. The package management ecosystem, with both APT and Snap support, simplifies software installation and updates, while the active Ubuntu community and extensive documentation facilitate troubleshooting and onboarding.
Key technical features I really appreciate:
• Lean initial installation with no GUI by default, optimizing resource usage for server environments.
• Certified compatibility with major hardware OEMs and broad support for server applications, including web, database, file, and mail servers.
• Built-in security features such as AppArmor and optional SELinux, with regular security updates and patch management.
• Comprehensive deployment and application modeling tools for scaling infrastructure and automating repetitive tasks.
• Support for modern filesystems like ZFS, including snapshot capabilities, and container management with LXD
What do you dislike about the product?
• Resource consumption is higher than some minimalistic alternatives like Debian,
• Compatibility issues occasionally arise with certain hardware or proprietary software, and the size of the OS image is larger than some other distributions.
• Out-of-the-box security is not as stringent as some competitors (e.g., CentOS or Debian), requiring additional manual configuration to harden the system for production use.
• Compatibility issues occasionally arise with certain hardware or proprietary software, and the size of the OS image is larger than some other distributions.
• Out-of-the-box security is not as stringent as some competitors (e.g., CentOS or Debian), requiring additional manual configuration to harden the system for production use.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Deploying Ubuntu Server has enabled me to standardize and streamline server management across a variety of workloads, including web, database, and file services. The predictable release cycle and long-term support have provided stability for mission-critical applications, reducing the risk of unexpected end-of-life scenarios and minimizing downtime during upgrades.
The rich ecosystem of server applications and the availability of automation tools (such as Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes) have accelerated infrastructure provisioning and configuration, making it easier to scale environments as business needs evolve. The active community support and abundance of online resources have been invaluable for troubleshooting and optimizing deployments, especially when integrating new technologies or addressing compatibility challenges.
Additionally, the security update cadence and built-in hardening features have contributed to a more secure server environment, helping to mitigate risks from emerging vulnerabilities and compliance requirements. The flexibility to deploy on both physical and virtual infrastructure, as well as in public or private clouds, has made Ubuntu Server a versatile foundation for a range of IT projects and services.
The rich ecosystem of server applications and the availability of automation tools (such as Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes) have accelerated infrastructure provisioning and configuration, making it easier to scale environments as business needs evolve. The active community support and abundance of online resources have been invaluable for troubleshooting and optimizing deployments, especially when integrating new technologies or addressing compatibility challenges.
Additionally, the security update cadence and built-in hardening features have contributed to a more secure server environment, helping to mitigate risks from emerging vulnerabilities and compliance requirements. The flexibility to deploy on both physical and virtual infrastructure, as well as in public or private clouds, has made Ubuntu Server a versatile foundation for a range of IT projects and services.
Discovering extensive documentation and seamless software integration elevates daily operations
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
One of the best features of Ubuntu Linux is that if I need something, I just download it. Everything I need I could search for on the net and just download it and use it, whereas Windows is more problematic.
Ubuntu Linux's rapid support and extensive documentation are fine to me. Every time I need to do something, I find well-explained documentation about the process, so I have no complaints about the documentation or the info about how to do it.
What needs improvement?
I always use just the LTS versions of Ubuntu Linux, but I found recently some software that needs the 20.04 version, which is out of the support lifecycle, and those systems are needed by us, causing a problem when I tried to upgrade. The systems stopped working and it was a disaster, as they support the LTS but the old ones, and when I need to update some packages, they are out of the support system support cycle.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Ubuntu Linux for maybe 12 years.
How are customer service and support?
I have never rated the support or customer service of Ubuntu Linux as I have never used it.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with the pricing for Ubuntu Linux is that I always use the free version, so I never paid for any installations or support.
What other advice do I have?
I have not used Ubuntu Linux's cloud-init capabilities for configuring or managing instances in cloud environments.
I don't know of any things that could be better with Ubuntu Linux, as everything works fine.
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Ubuntu Linux a 10 plus.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
More reliable, user friendly and secure then ever before..!!!
What do you like best about the product?
The foremost thing which makes Ubuntu differ from other linux distributions is the vast community support, comparatively better software compatibility and easier to adapt due wide range of documentation and tutorial available online.
What do you dislike about the product?
Less support for the gaming applications and lack of hardware integration, especially in terms of GPU integration.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
In our company, it is used as the primary operating system with Desktop as a Service due to its lightweight nature and go to OS due to its fast boot time when it comes to virtual environments for application hosting.
Great Balance of Power and Ease of Use
What do you like best about the product?
Highly customizable to fit different workflows. Frequent updates keep the system secure and stable
What do you dislike about the product?
while user-friendly , some Linux concepts still require time to learn for newcomers
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Limited customization, cost savings compared to other OSes like windows and Mac ,Built on Linux, Ubuntu is inherently more secure, has fewer malware threats, and gets regular security patches.
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What do you like best about the product?
I use it all the time and it is very nice to use.
What do you dislike about the product?
All is helpful except the interface. Othr features are good for me.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Speed by beiging fast in processing.
Best hosting Server software
What do you like best about the product?
Ubuntu is very useful in the linux environment and is a very lightweight software that eases the production environment deployments and maintenance. It robust OS maintenance enables businesses to focus a step ahead.
What do you dislike about the product?
The documentation of ubuntu is something I feel the space for improvement as the best features of it are dwelled on a requirement basis rather than that of knowledge basis, The documentation development shall enable the Industries to better understand the use of Ubuntu.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is solving the challenges of multiple Docker containers deployment and thereby enabling to focus on the Business rather than that of Production environment tussles
Ubuntu is an easy to use and powerful linux distro
What do you like best about the product?
I like how easy it is to install and get updates
What do you dislike about the product?
It is a bit more bloated than other distros
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use this on local hardware and cloud installations as a secure and efficient operating system
UBUNTU LIKE
What do you like best about the product?
Open source that means I can customezed in the way that I like
What do you dislike about the product?
The Window Manager I prefer the old ones like GNOME
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I can duplicate the same installation and configuration for all my dev team
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