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Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS vs Hillstone Networks Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall comparison

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Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
465th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
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Hillstone Networks Hillston...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
460th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
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FilipGrasheski - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager - Platform Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Containerization has streamlined deployments and supports diverse monitoring and web workloads
I would rate Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS a nine out of ten. I give it a nine because there is always room for improvement, so I would not give any product a perfect ten. Regarding Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS's AI capabilities, I think its governance and security work quite well in terms of namespace isolation; the security is quite strong, but if you want something like image vulnerability scanning, it does not have anything built in, so you have to rely on third-party toolsets, and secret management is a bit of a downside. Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is pretty accurate regarding its AI capabilities and the accuracy and reliability of output. My advice to others looking into using Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is that if you are not using it, then try it. My overall review rating for Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is nine.
Centralized security has protected hybrid workloads and provides deep visibility into cloud traffic
Cloud-native automation and IaC: Terraform support, auto-scaling templates, and API maturity lag behind Palo Alto VM-Series and FortiGate-VM. Dynamically scaling in public cloud requires more manual effort. Third-party integrations and ecosystem: fewer native connectors with SIEM/SOAR platforms, CSPM, and third-party tools compared to market leaders. Documentation and training material: technical documentation and community resources (forums, tutorials, KB) are more limited, which lengthens the learning curve for new teams. SASE/SSE capabilities: the integrated SASE/ZTNA offering is less mature compared to the convergence already provided by Fortinet or Palo Alto. Centralized multi-instance management: managing large fleets of virtual appliances could be smoother; centralized management (HSM) works, but some users would like more granularity and automation.

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Pros

"For us it is a small tool; it is not a big investment, so we are not tracking the ROI of the product directly, but I can tell you that it gives a lot of useful features and overall the ROI is worth it."
"Docker provides comprehensive support for any deployment process, maintenance, or surveillance of any kind of project because it offers CLI and APIs, Docker Hub, and Docker Desktop client."
"Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS has positively impacted my organization as it provides a good way to run our toolsets and applications."
"CloudEdge has helped us apply consistent security controls to our AWS workloads with our on-premises workloads."
"Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual Firewall provides advanced security for cloud and virtualized environments through next-generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities, including application visibility and control, intrusion prevention (IPS), antivirus protection, VPN services, threat intelligence, and advanced attack defense mechanisms."
"The most valuable aspect is the combination of traditional firewall functionality with cloud deployment flexibility."
"On balance, Hillstone CloudEdge is a solid and highly competitive solution within the virtual NGFW firewall segment."
 

Cons

"Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS can be improved, particularly as security features can always be enhanced, and the configuration is somewhat fragmented with different configuration files that can sometimes be cumbersome."
"Connecting two containers to each other is very tricky and time-consuming for me as a developer."
"The setup cost is more expensive with similar features."
"Cloud-native automation and IaC: Terraform support, auto-scaling templates, and API maturity lag behind Palo Alto VM-Series and FortiGate-VM."
"Additional automation resources for AWS would also be helpful."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is quite good as it is all official on Docker.
What needs improvement with Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS?
Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS can be improved, particularly as security features can always be enhanced, and the configuration is somewhat fragmented with different configuration files that can someti...
What is your primary use case for Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS?
My main use case for Docker on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is to run Docker containers. A quick specific example of how I use Docker containers in my environment includes utilizing them for all kinds of appli...
What needs improvement with Hillstone Networks Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall?
Additional automation resources for AWS would also be helpful. More comprehensive CloudFormation or Terraform examples, deployment templates, and guidance for high-availability architectures could ...
What is your primary use case for Hillstone Networks Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall?
We deploy Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall in AWS to protect workloads hosted inside our VPC. We use it to inspect north-south traffic, enforce access-control policies, secure communication bet...
 

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