Docker on CentOS vs F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition comparison

The compared Supported Images and F5 solutions aren't in the same category. Supported Images is ranked #32 in OSB , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 0.1% mindshare in the category. F5 is ranked #7 in ADC , with an average rating of 9.1, and holds a 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of Supported Images users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of F5 users who would recommend it.

Docker on CentOS

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Docker on CentOS

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

3.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Operating Systems (OS) for Business (32nd)

F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) (7th)

Mindshare comparison

Docker on CentOS and F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Docker on CentOS is designed for Operating Systems (OS) for Business and holds a mindshare of 0.1%.
F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition, on the other hand, focuses on Application Delivery Controllers (ADC), holds 0.9% mindshare.

Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Docker on CentOS	0.1%
Rocky Linux	10.2%
Ubuntu Linux	8.8%
Other	80.9%

Operating Systems (OS) for Business

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition	0.9%
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)	14.3%
NetScaler	12.7%
Other	72.1%

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)

Featured Reviews

Hamza Sharif

Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

Containerization has transformed how I run microservices for high-speed web and API workloads

The best features Docker on CentOS offers include its lightweight containers and fast startup. Whenever there was a scale-out required for the APIs, it was immediate, less than 10 seconds to boot up, which was very helpful for the microfinance services. The fast startup and lightweight containers of Docker on CentOS were very helpful because earlier when we used to have these APIs running on the EC2 instances, many instances were required for those services, even though the code was very small. We had to use many EC2 instances instead of using microservices or micro containers like Docker. When we moved to Docker, the scale-out was very fast and very helpful for the business. The boot time with Docker was very less compared to the EC2 instances because running on the EC2 instances required more boot time for the OS, and there was a long delay due to the script execution for a few seconds. Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization as it helped us grow the business, and the customer was very happy with the services, thus revolutionizing the business.

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reviewer2800392

Network Architect at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud deployment has simplified traffic distribution and now supports flexible multi-zone DR

Regarding F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition's improvement areas, the current dashboard is very useful, but I believe the registration process should be simplified in the virtual edition. Especially in the Azure environment, many features are not currently aligned and working with Azure. We need to make efforts to ensure it is well integrated with Azure. Currently, if we want to integrate route tables with the virtual F5 edition, we need to deploy scripting inside the virtual F5 instances, and then that script performs the virtual IP route table changes in the Azure environment. This feature should be auto-configured, and efforts are needed to ensure the virtual edition is very much aligned with the Azure environment. I am expecting this improvement in the next edition. The failover capability is also not as good as it should be. We have tested the failover functionality, and sometimes we have observed that failover fails. F5 does not successfully fail over to other instances perfectly, so that also needs to be improved. Security should also be enhanced, as in the past I have seen some security loopholes. Tightening of security should be included in the new software. These improvements should be present in near future editions.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Those features helped me specifically during my project by making it more stable since it used fewer resources, resulting in a cost-efficient deployment, as the machines that I deployed it on used less of the resources than I thought they needed."

"Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization by improving our time to market."

"Docker on CentOS has improved my organization positively, as it is easy to operate and maintain, making it more flexible—you can change any service in the system, delete or remove the service port, and create new ones."

"Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization as it helped us grow the business, and the customer was very happy with the services, thus revolutionizing the business."

"I have a specific issue with the network interface connector, the NIC. We're limited to a maximum of two NICs in a virtualized environment. It's a limitation of the tool."

"The tool's investment is less than a physical device."

"Before F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition, we were dealing with recurring service interruptions, sometimes multiple incidents in a month or a week, and after moving to F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition, those dropped to very rare occurrences, with outages happening once in a blue moon."

"Since implementing F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition, I have noticed fewer security incidents, improved uptime, and measurable changes in speed and customer satisfaction."

"Compared to our physical environment, with F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition we have saved approximately one hundred thousand dollars, reduced our team from five people to two, and achieved an overall cost reduction of twenty-five to thirty percent, with some areas reaching forty percent."

"The advanced web application firewall protection and SSL offloading capabilities of F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition have been utilized in my organization; these features are contributing to our application security and compliance posture."

"F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition has positively impacted my organization at the State of Oregon by streamlining operations, delivering significant time savings, reducing errors, and giving me a clearer overview of which features each customer has, which minimizes mistakes during operations and enhances our overall efficiency."

"I would advise others considering F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition that it is the best instrument for load balancing."

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Cons

"Docker on CentOS can be improved by being in sync with the OS updates."

"To achieve a higher rating of 9 or 10, they might need more automation features."

"I have not seen a return on investment because the deprecation made it so there was none, and if anything, the ROI would have been negative since money and time were spent using something that did not progress."

"The customer support for F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition has been satisfactory. While getting a trial license, I communicated with the customer support team, and they responded in a timely manner. However, there was a wait time of two or three days, which could be improved."

"I have a specific issue with the network interface connector, the NIC. We're limited to a maximum of two NICs in a virtualized environment. It's a limitation of the tool."

"From a pricing perspective, F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition is somewhat high compared to others, and the licensing is provided as annual-based licenses rather than perpetual licenses."

"However, for new engineers, it can take some time to fully understand and use all the features efficiently, especially around advanced traffic policies and customization."

"My experience with pricing and setup costs for F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition was mixed, as they do not have an option for 10 gig licensing, which was costly for us."

"I believe that F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition, whether virtual or hardware, needs improvement in the logging module."

"In terms of improvements for F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition, I encountered issues with load management when multiple modules such as AFM, APM, LTM, and GTM are handled together."

"On-the-go upgrades are an option that the tool currently lacks, making it an area where improvements are required."

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"My company's customers need to make payments for the licensing charges attached to the product. It is an expensive product."

"The pricing is standard."

"F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition is an expensive solution, but it's worth the price."

"I would rate the pricing a three out of ten, with ten being expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

45%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

11%

Government

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	19

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Docker on CentOS?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was all good; cost was never an issue, but security and deprecation made it a bad idea to use.

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What needs improvement with Docker on CentOS?

Docker on CentOS can be improved by being in sync with the OS updates. The OS is already very compatible with Docker, but it can enhance functionality similar to Kubernetes regarding container orch...

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What is your primary use case for Docker on CentOS?

My main use case for Docker on CentOS is for running websites and backend services. I use Docker on CentOS for running websites, specifically for APIs and for running NGINX service. I used Docker o...

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What do you like most about F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition?

The integration capabilities of the product are easy to use, and there is no complexity involved in it.

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What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition?

Improvements for F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition should include training for newcomers. If they are not aware, it can be beneficial for them to learn. In authentication, there is currently a single metho...

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What advice do you have for others considering F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition?

I would definitely recommend F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition to others so they can opt for this option.

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Overview

Docker on CentOS enhances deployment with container isolation, image-based packaging, and environment portability. Users experience streamlined application deployment and rapid releases, benefiting scalability and market agility despite some challenges from its deprecated status.

Docker on CentOS supports building, packaging, and running containerized applications on Linux servers. DevOps teams employ it for managing container infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Key uses include web hosting, backend service management, and development of Node.js microservices, APIs, and NGINX services. It addresses deployment efficiency, although orchestration and lifecycle management require Kubernetes. Security improvements and stronger OS update integration are areas of interest.

What are the most important features of Docker on CentOS?

Container Isolation: Separates applications for security and stability.
Image-based Packaging: Ensures consistent application environments.
Environment Portability: Enhances application deployment across platforms.
Lightweight Containers: Improves scalability with faster startup times.
Accessible Docker Repository: Simplifies application deployment.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Faster Releases: Reduces time to market with quicker deployment.
Resource Efficiency: Utilizes system resources effectively.
Reduced Inconsistencies: Minimizes environment differences in deployments.
Reliable File System: Provides stable application runtime.

Industries utilize Docker on CentOS for proof of concept development, machine learning, website hosting, and microfinance application development. It is pivotal in CI/CD processes, supporting robust container infrastructure for comprehensive DevOps and platform team tasks. Its application in diverse environments showcases the adaptability of containerized solutions.

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When you need to move faster than hardware allows, BIG-IP Virtual Editions (VEs) deliver the application services you need in a more agile and flexible form factor. Get the scalability, security, and automatability BIG-IP products are known for—all in software designed for use in single-, hybrid-, or multi-cloud architectures.

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