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Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS vs WorkSpaces Manager comparison

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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
WorkSpaces Manager
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
137th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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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.
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Senior Software Engineer at a outsourcing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Centralized workspaces have improved team productivity but still need more automation and analytics
I rate WorkSpaces Manager seven out of ten because I reduced points for improvements that need to be addressed. Regarding WorkSpaces Manager's security capabilities, I believe centralized access management and role-based permissions help organizations control access to workspaces and resources. Audit logs, regular access reviews, and strong authentication further strengthen security. Regarding WorkSpaces Manager's reliability, the tool provides reliable workspace and access information when configuration and underlying data are up-to-date. Consistent synchronization, error handling, and monitoring can improve reliability. WorkSpaces Manager is deployed in my organization as a cloud-based solution, though the product supports cloud-based, on-premises, or integrated deployment models with existing enterprise applications. My advice to others considering WorkSpaces Manager is to carefully review all documentation before proceeding, use training for developers before implementing, learn about the product thoroughly, review the documentation, and compare multiple products before making a decision.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"WorkSpaces Manager automation has greatly impacted our team's workflow and the client's experience, as the client experience is now excellent and our internal team has less work, making life significantly easier."
"The best features that WorkSpaces Manager offers are its centralized workspace management, user and role management, access control, resource organization, and visibility into workspace users."
 

Cons

"Support on Windows is not so great from Docker, so that is something that they could examine."
"Maybe the daemons need to be improved, as they consume a lot of resources for building and running images."
"Docker on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is stable enough, but again, it is very old."
"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."
"I think WorkSpaces Manager could be improved with more automation, real-time capabilities, analytics, easier configuration, proactive notifications, and better integration with existing enterprise tools."
"WorkSpaces Manager's multi-region management could be stronger."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
43%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

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...
What needs improvement with WorkSpaces Manager?
WorkSpaces Manager's multi-region management could be stronger. Managing WorkSpaces across different AWS regions from a single unified point still has some friction. Deeper integration with AWS...
What is your primary use case for WorkSpaces Manager?
My main use case for WorkSpaces Manager is to manage, automate, and optimize our AWS WorkSpaces across multiple environments and multiple clients, covering automation, provisioning, de-provisioning...
What advice do you have for others considering WorkSpaces Manager?
WorkSpaces Manager automation has greatly impacted our team's workflow and the client's experience. The client experience is now excellent, and our internal team has less work, making life ...
 

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