We performed a comparison between Oracle Linux and Windows Server based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison of Results: Based on the parameters we compared, Oracle Linux seems to be the superior solution. Our reviewers find that the questions concerning Windows Server's stability and scalability as well as its high price make Oracle HCM Cloud the better choice.
"With Oracle Linux Ksplice specifically, we have organizations looking for minimum downtime. We're able to apply hot-patching at any time; once we've proven they're tested, ready to go, we don't need to take downtime to apply them."
"It's mostly reliable."
"Once installed, the product is good, I like it. The core of the software is really good."
"One of the main features of this solution is it is secure."
"It's very useful for hosting other Oracle products."
"It is a stable solution. We rarely face any issues with the machine."
"The most valuable features are performance, frequent update patches, and security."
"The features that I have found to be the most valuable are the performance, stability, and support that Oracle offers for the solution."
"The main features are ease of use and simple administration."
"The stability of the Windows Server is good."
"It is stable and scalable."
"The solution is stable."
"Very easy to configure."
"Windows Server is easy to use."
"I have found Windows Server to be easy to use and the performance to be good."
"The product helps with enterprise security. It becomes more stable with frequent updates."
"In the next release, I would like for Autonomous Linux to be available to all users so that the OS administration can be automated."
"The download speed is not good. Oracle can improve their servers capacity, especially in Asia."
"I think the pricing could be improved to be more competitive."
"The security and integration could improve."
"What can improve in the solution is a rather challenging question given that Oracle is pushing towards cloud computing and the closed nature of the system. Maintaining Oracle Linux behind a firewall can be a cumbersome process, as it requires manual intervention to copy repositories and obtain approval from internal authorities. With the current emphasis on cloud computing, the support and development of traditional, closed systems like Oracle Linux may not receive as much attention, leading to potential limitations in the system's capabilities and performance."
"For usability, the GUI options during the initial setup could be included with advanced functionalities that are now currently only possible on the CLI."
"The licensing price could be better."
"Another notable aspect that could be improved is minor compatibility with Red Hat."
"The graphical user interface could be better. It's a little dated."
"Windows Server needs to improve stability and pricing."
"As I have already paid for a license, I should have the option of requesting the containerized functionality from the OS to reduce the Windows Server OS footprint."
"The administration interface should be more user-friendly."
"The user interface could be simplified."
"One area that needs improvement is the management console."
"Windows Server could be more secure."
"The solution could be more reasonably priced."
Oracle Linux is ranked 3rd in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 108 reviews while Windows Server is ranked 4th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 180 reviews. Oracle Linux is rated 8.4, while Windows Server is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Oracle Linux writes "The operational system is the best and is packed with free features like CapsLive". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows Server writes "Easy to setup, stable and caters to my wide range of use cases but lacks user-friendly interface". Oracle Linux is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Oracle Solaris and SUSE Linux Enterprise, whereas Windows Server is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows 10, Windows 11 and CentOS. See our Oracle Linux vs. Windows Server report.
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