Oracle Solaris and IBM AIX are both enterprise-grade Unix operating systems that have long histories in mission-critical environments. However, their future is increasingly uncertain as the IT industry shifts toward cloud-native, Linux-based, and containerized solutions. Oracle Solaris has seen limited development in recent years, with Oracle focusing more on its cloud offerings, leading many to question its long-term viability. Similarly, IBM AIX, while still actively supported, is increasingly viewed as a legacy system as IBM emphasizes Linux, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux, for modernization and hybrid cloud strategies. Despite continued use in sectors like finance and government, where stability and long-term support are crucial, both Solaris and AIX face declining adoption and a shrinking talent pool, suggesting that their roles in enterprise IT will continue to diminish in the coming years. Migrating an Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) database from Solaris to Linux involves ...
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