I've got some basic issues with a critical server I'm about to set up, and if I cannot get beyond said issues, I may opt to try CentOS. Seeing that CentOS is free (can't call RedHat for support), I'm wondering if I should try and make the case for CentOS over RedHat. Once the choice is made, it may be next to impossible to revert to the other version (RH vs CentOS).
Hi Scott,
If you explain the "basic issues" you are having we might be able to help you out.
I have installed Oracle 10g and Veritas Netbackup on CentOS servers with no problem at all. I've been 100% happy with how things have worked.
If this really is a critical server, I would suggest going with the vendor supported distribution. Running an (untested to you) distribution that you are not completely familiar with (on a critical server) is a recipe for disaster.
Shawn