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    Amazon Linux

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/AAmazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system from Amazon Web Services (AWS). It provides a security-focused, stable, and high-performance execution environment to develop and run cloud applications. Amazon Linux 2 is provided at no additional charge. AWS provides ongoing security and maintenance updates for Amazon Linux 2.N/A

    Oracle Solaris

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AOracle Solaris is a Linux operating system which was originally developed by Sun Microsystems and became an Oracle product after the acquisition of Sun in 2010.

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    CentOS Linux
    Score8.6 out of 10
    CentOS Linux
    Score8.6 out of 10
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    IBM AIX
    Score9.3 out of 10
    IBM AIX
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Amazon LinuxOracle Solaris
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    Usability
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    Support Rating
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Amazon AWS
    we were having one scenario in which we have to install one application bundle to 7000 machines with Amazon Linux and it’s coming pre-installed with Amazon agent where we have installed and deployed the software very easily with system manager to the Amazon Linux. sometimes what it happens with SSM manager do not response and it goes off-line on Amazon Linux os frequently
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    Oracle
    Oracle Solaris is great due to the fact that it actually is meant for high-end servers. Supports a wide range of hardware. The Stability of the solution is great. The documentation does not support some solutions, and there are no other options. Most of the product is still command-line, despite the fact that they've got a graphical user interface in some areas. For some reason, core administration is still done via command-line.
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    Pros
    Amazon AWS
    • Security and kernel update
    • Repository management with Amazon Linux repo
    • Easy and convenient usage for beginners as well as professional guys.
    • Pre-installed with Amazon command line interface to interact with multiple services of AWS
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    Oracle
    • Live update for patching in conjunction with the package management functions. This ability to rollback is very convenient.
    • dTrace
    • Built in compliance testing.
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    Cons
    Amazon AWS
    • There should be a graphical user interface because there is only command line interface available for this os
    • File transfer problem with other operating systems
    • Needs tools which should be pre-installed for network connectivity, checking like telnet etc.
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    Oracle
    • Takes time to learn.
    • Integration into Microsoft's Active Directory.
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    Usability
    Amazon AWS
    I have not found much issues with Amazon Linux when it comes to Compare operating systems as we can use basically everything on this Amazon machines and comes with rubber support AWS documentation on how to work with the Amazon Linux machine very minimal downtime or impact to operating system when it comes to crashing or rebooting due to some issues.
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    Oracle
    You need to take the time to learn it. It is a massive product.
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    Amazon AWS
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    Oracle
    The support teams are well trained and responsive. Patches are rolled out regularly and are easy to deploy and backout.
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    Implementation Rating
    Amazon AWS
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    Oracle
    Stress testing and timing is key. You need test systems that mirror the live environments. User testing must be reflected in peak loads.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Amazon AWS
    Amazon Linux is very well suited when it comes to a very light operating system with all the features, high-performance in hardware congestion and good support from the Amazon. Others do have a support and good working features, but at lakhs a little bit when it compared with Amazon Linux in terms of performance and usage of the os.
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    Oracle
    Oracle Solaris is Scalable, have a good patching capability and secure by default. You want to have something that's up and running and stable, something that's not going to crash. But if we do have an issue, we can get somebody for technical support who can help us work through the problems.
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    Return on Investment
    Amazon AWS
    • Return of investment is much better than other operating system as we get robust Support along with OS license
    • When we compare cost of Amazon Linux with other Linux operating system, then we founded, it was much cheaper and efficient in performance as well as costing for Amazon machines
    • Software updates, deployment and tasks are very well handled with any hardware specifications, whether it is on very high higher specification or when it comes to low with huge workload
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    Oracle
    • It just runs like a top, this mean TCO is low
    • We've not had issues with Solaris running on Sparc.
    • Reliability is above reproach.
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