The why for’s and why against with regards to LINUX v Solaris Operating Systems have been discussed many times: The swell in user demand for Solaris x86 and subsequent Solaris Operating Systems seemingly pushed along by a consistent and growing interest in Sun’s Java Enterprise Systems. Bottom line? Like most things in life they each have their own merits and failings…par se….

Let us go back in the early days when Solaris Operating Systems were fully commercial and cost money: To which the LINUX v Solaris discussions tended to be a little more, shall we say, heated. Then when Sun added Open Solaris into the mix the discussions strings become more indistinct – Even more so because Open Solaris could easily be described as LINUX in disguise…

A major difference between Solaris and UNIX is that UNIX is an Operating System (OS) and LINUX unquestionably is not: It is a Kernel. UNIX Operating Systems are supported by vendors such as HP, IBM and of course Sun: Therefore Solaris Operating Systems have the support of Sun and the Oracle Corporation – LINUX distributors and developers use the LINUX Kernel full-stop – This can make businesses a little uneasy with regards to how and where they can find LINUX Support: As LINUX isn’t actually owned by anyone specific. However, this ‘factor’ can easily be overcome with the help of an experienced and reliable LINUX Support and Consultancy firm: And the bonuses with regards to flexibility and security can be well worth the hunt…

Solaris x86 has been a big hit with the business boys…… Even so, that does not make anything conclusively correct. In contrast to IBM’s AIX Operating Systems and many other UNIX variants Solaris will run on the x86 architecture: In addition, it has to be noted that Sun offers a range of Solaris Support ‘packages’. Even so, when it comes to LINUX Support there are many IT Companies and LINUX distributors offering a range what tantamount to equally ‘platinum, gold, silver & bronze’ support packages.

Today LINUX has been taken onboard by the majority of US Corporate enterprises. Regardless, both Solaris and LINUX systems have their own benefits: And many key industries are taking advantage of those benefits. Murray IT Support Services can provide LINUX and Solaris Management Consultants who can help your business do the same. Contact Us today for an informal discussion….