Advantages and disadvantages of Unix

Article Title: analyze the advantages and disadvantages of Unix operating systems. Linux is a technology channel of the IT lab in China. Includes basic categories such as desktop applications, Linux system management, kernel research, embedded systems, and open source.

Nowadays, Windows is no longer satisfactory. People need a more scalable, reliable, and high-performance environment. You may be running Oracle financial software, eaglesoft, and many ERP applications. Or you are about to deploy a new Web portal, similar to IBM WebSphere, WebLogic, and Oracle with a DB2 backend.

In the past few years, you may have purchased one of the three major Unix Manufacturers (IBM, Sun, and HP) and will not purchase any more. However, Linux has recently become a perfect feasible option, which deserves consideration. So how do you evaluate which operating system is suitable for your enterprise? In this article, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Unix and hope to provide you with some valuable suggestions and some standards for your decision-making.

　　Unix

Unix appeared in 1969 and is a mature operating system. It is supported by almost all independent software developers and some hardware companies, such as IBM, HP and Sun. Major Unix versions include AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris, which are different in many ways, but they are both mature, stable, and scalable. The main reasons for running a Unix operating system are:

Hardware support and integration

Unlike Linux, because the operating system is closely related to the hardware, Unix is usually packaged with the hardware of the supplier. Since the Unix operating system has been optimized for a special hardware platform, Unix provides various performance and reliability advantages.

　　Operating System (OS) Support and Reliability

Patch Management, repair, and repair upgrades are all handled by your Unix vendor. Therefore, you do not need to find the best way to fix the problem on the network. In many cases, mobile phone support will guide you through fixing problems or even directly making calls through installation. This operating system supports the 24x7 service provided by the vendor. When your system encounters a problem (or even a problem occurs in each system), someone will always handle it.

Comfort Level

If you are willing to work with a company that can work with you to handle various types of problems, Unix will certainly answer you. If it is Linux, you need to handle it by yourself, even if you choose the Linux release version supported by one of the three major Unix vendors. In Unix environments, 24x7 vendor support is not uncommon.

However, the Linux OS variants are getting better and better. However, informal surveys by administrators show that companies like Red Hat still have a long way to go than Supported Unix platforms.

In terms of hardware, your sales team will always be a kind of resource for you, and the business department will also sell you goods. If a problem occurs, you will always be able to find the person in charge.

The following are some Unix disadvantages:

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