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CloudLabs vs Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS comparison

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Categories and Ranking

CloudLabs
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
44th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
448th
Average Rating
9.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

Akashkhurana Hirana - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer 2 at Porch
Hands-on cloud labs have transformed my training and save hours on every learning project
The best features CloudLabs offers, in my opinion, include being cloud-based and accessible from anywhere, which eliminates the need for local installation. It is cost-effective, and unlike other training platforms that focus solely on teaching, CloudLabs provides hands-on learning in a realistic environment that is easy for anyone to understand. Additionally, it has progress tracking for monitoring my completion and assignments that are designed as small tests after modules, which are optional. The hands-on learning feature in CloudLabs is exceptional compared to other platforms where learning is primarily theoretical, with trainers explaining concepts. CloudLabs provides labs integrated with GCP, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, allowing users to create their own work in a cloud environment without needing local installation. For example, I created multiple agents that interacted with each other all within the cloud environment. CloudLabs has positively impacted my organization by allowing everyone to get hands-on training. Without CloudLabs, we could only do training without practical experience. Now, I gain hands-on experience without significant installations on my systems, enhancing the knowledge of my teammates and everyone in my organization. It has also reduced hardware costs, which is a beneficial aspect.
Arkajyoti Misra - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Director at Husk Power Systems
Containerization has accelerated testing cycles and consistently reduced time to market
Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is a very mature product, and I don't think there is a lot of improvement that they need to do on their end. The Docker team is coming up with new features, and integration with the IDE, for example, would be amazing. Support on Windows is not so great from Docker, so that is something that they could examine. I chose nine out of ten for Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS because I think they could improve a little more on optimization. It sometimes demands a lot of RAM and computing power, so that is one area that the Docker team could improve upon.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"In terms of efficiency improvements, I estimate around eighty percent of patients and doctors' time has been saved because previously, they spent a lot of time waiting for report deliveries, but now, through patient-centric reporting, reports are delivered instantly."
"CloudLabs provides a good experience and is a solid platform; it saves my time, builds my skills, and enhances my technical knowledge."
"CloudLabs is the best in the market for labs and hands-on experience."
"Ease of use from the developer's point of view is the best feature."
"Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS positively impacts my organization because we have sped up our development very quickly, and our team has grown quickly, not only because of Docker but also due to Docker."
"Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS makes both managing and deploying that service easier for me."
"Fast deployment is the main benefit."
 

Cons

"However, there are areas where CloudLabs can be improved. In some labs, the instructions are not very clear, which can be confusing at times."
"CloudLabs can be improved by reducing its dependency on internet connectivity, which is currently a significant issue, and also by addressing the pricing structure, as costs per visit may become expensive for high-volume labs."
"CloudLabs is perfect for me, and I have no suggestions for improvement."
"Support on Windows is not so great from Docker, so that is something that they could examine."
"I have not seen a return on investment that I can quantify, and I do not have specific metrics to share regarding fewer employees needed, money saved, or time saved."
"Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is stable enough, but again, it is very old."
"Maybe the daemons need to be improved, as they consume a lot of resources for building and running images."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
33%
Insurance Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with CloudLabs?
CloudLabs is perfect for me, and I have no suggestions for improvement. It is very easy to learn compared to other platforms in the market. However, there could be advantages to adding AI-powered a...
What is your primary use case for CloudLabs?
My main use cases for CloudLabs are training, experimenting, software development, and learning. I use it for training, experiments, software development, practice, and learning. CloudLabs is integ...
What advice do you have for others considering CloudLabs?
CloudLabs has saved considerable time. As a senior software engineer, if I had to install everything locally, it would take considerable time. Instead, the environment is already set up, so I can w...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?
My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is very good. I do not see a lot of challenges there, and it definitely provides value for money.
What needs improvement with Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?
Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is a very mature product, and I don't think there is a lot of improvement that they need to do on their end. The Docker team is coming up with new features, and integ...
What is your primary use case for Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS?
My main use case for Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is containerizing our applications so that we are able to test it before deployment. Even the developers do a lot of development level testing before...
 

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