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Student at Prince of Songkla University (Sritrang'NET)
Real User
Jul 4, 2023
A free tool that is easy to deploy on different platforms
Pros and Cons
  • "I think that with Docker, it is easy to deploy it on different platforms."
  • "Stability is an area with a shortcoming."

What is our primary use case?

I use the tool for SQL, MySQL, and web development.

What is most valuable?

I think that with Docker, it is easy to deploy it on different platforms.

What needs improvement?

Stability is an area with a shortcoming. Hence, stability needs to be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Docker for a year. Also, I don't remember the version of the solution I am using since it comes from the repository of Linux.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the stability of the solution a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Normally, I use it on small sites, so I don't know if it can experience scalability.

More than 200 of my students use the tool. Also, the tool is used extensively by me.

Normally, Docker is free for everything, so I don't know if there needs to be a plan to increase the number of users.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Before Docker, I used only a Linux setup.

How was the initial setup?

I have used Docker on Linux for the filesystem.

The deployment of the product was done in a minute or two, considering my internet is very stable.

I use the Docker control plane for the deployment.

What about the implementation team?

I was involved in the deployment process of the solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Docker is a free tool.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?


What other advice do I have?

I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it.

I don't know what to say to those planning to use Docker, but you can find its details on the internet.

I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Data Engineer at Mofid
Real User
May 9, 2023
Consumes fewer resources and is easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution's customer service is good."
  • "They should provide proper documentation to understand the solution's cgroup process."

What is our primary use case?

We use Docker to build, run, and ship any application.

What is most valuable?

The solution's most valuable feature is container registry interface.

What needs improvement?

They should provide proper documentation to understand the solution's cgroup and other processes.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. Although, it consumes a lot of battery and RAM to create virtualization on macOS.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have ten solution users in our organization. Its scalability for multiple VMs needs improvement.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's customer service is good.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We were using VMware as well. In comparison, Docker is easy to use, consumes fewer resources, and takes less time to complete the process.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup process is easy. It takes less than an hour and requires one person to execute. Also, it is easy to maintain because we can see logs.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I use the solution's open-source version.

What other advice do I have?

I advise others to use JPT to create docker images. They should know the basic process for it. I rate the solution a ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Senior Technical Lead at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Real User
May 3, 2023
Helps to replicate anything in the local machine using a simple command
Pros and Cons
  • "I think the best feature is to replicate anything in our local machine using a simple command."
  • "The product does not have an extensive documentation. The tool does not have good scenarios. We have to go through the GitHub repository and investigate similar scenarios. Also, if you are copying multiple things, then you can jeopardize the copy number. The copying aspect also lacks a UI part. We also need to limit the memory."

What is most valuable?

I think the best feature is to replicate anything in our local machine using a simple command. 

What needs improvement?

The product does not have an extensive documentation. The tool does not have good scenarios. We have to go through the GitHub repository and investigate similar scenarios. Also, if you are copying multiple things, then you can jeopardize the copy number. The copying aspect also lacks a UI part. We also need to limit the memory. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the tool for four years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool is very easy to scale up. My company has 100 percent usage for the product. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted the support. I always look at GitHub instead of raising a ticket. 

How was the initial setup?

The product's setup is easy and straightforward. However, you will encounter difficulty in customization. The speed of the product's setup depends on the bandwidth and download speed. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The product is a free open-source tool. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

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Landry  Mbala - PeerSpot reviewer
Développeur applications at Trust Merchant Bank
Real User
Apr 26, 2023
Easy to manage, scale and creates lightweight applications
Pros and Cons
  • "Docker creates lightweight applications that are easy to manage and scale."
  • "Management can be improved with the necessary tools for orchestration."

What is our primary use case?

We are currently migrating some of our applications to Docker containers on the tenant to improve their performance.

We have already started migrating one application to Docker and Kubernetes. We plan to complete this migration within the next two days. Additionally, we plan to migrate our core banking software to microservices, which will be containerized using Docker and Kubernetes.

What is most valuable?

Docker is useful for container virtualization and installation of applications. Docker is a containerization tool that enables the installation of applications without the need for virtualization. Its primary advantage is that it allows for more efficient utilization of resources, such as with Oracle virtualization. 

The key difference between Docker and classic consolidation is that the former does not rely on a physical machine for resource allocation. Instead, Docker creates lightweight applications that are easy to manage and scale, making the process faster and more efficient.

Moreover, Docker's scalability and manageability are the most valuable features for me.

What needs improvement?

There is room for improvement in terms of management. Because to use Docker, we should also use Docker as an orchestrator. But if Docker had the necessary tools for management, it would be very good.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Docker for one year. Moreover, I am using the latest version. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's stable because we just use it in a UAC environment.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a very scalable solution. It is one reason we plan to migrate to Docker. It is very scalable. We still have technical people working on it. Most of the admins can work on those solutions.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Docker is very simple and easy. If you know what you are doing, deploying the solution takes less than an hour. 

What about the implementation team?

The deployment process depends on how the solution was developed. For Docker, you need to install it and then use Docker to get the necessary image for your OS. It keeps access and depends on your OS. 

Once Docker is installed, you can get the necessary image for your solution. The deployment can be done in-house. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The licensing cost is not expensive. 

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. I would recommend using Docker if you are looking for a scalable solution. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Owner at a venture capital & private equity firm with 1-10 employees
Real User
Apr 24, 2023
Provides containers independent of the operating system and is easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution's most valuable feature is having containers independent of the operating system or environment."
  • "The solution’s documentation could improve a bit."

What is our primary use case?

I have an energy management platform running on AWS, but I saw some limitations in that setup. So I'm designing one to be independent and containerized rather than using AWS services. That is why I'm now checking if I could go to a Red Hat OpenShift or EKS.

What is most valuable?

The solution's most valuable feature is having containers independent of the operating system or environment. Also, you can just be modular and scale with the solution.

What needs improvement?

The solution’s documentation could improve a bit.

A new feature was added to Kubernetes to deploy and manage containers. Currently, it is a bit of a tedious process to combine containers using Docker. Hence, a new way to deploy containers would be a good feature to be included in Docker's next release.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Docker for one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

I've never contacted Docker's technical support, but I contacted the developer of a few images that were incompatible with Mac.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is fairly easy and fast.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing of the solution is fairly cheap.

What other advice do I have?

I am using the latest version of Docker. Currently, we have four people using Docker in our company. My company chose Docker because it is popular and used on all platforms.

People should definitely use Docker. Since there's a learning curve, users should first start small and then expand. It also depends on your use case. You need to understand what Docker is because it is not always the right solution for everything. Docker is very lightweight, and you can use it to build containers and create your application. It will be modular and cross-platform.

Overall, I rate Docker an eight out of ten because it is a cross-platform solution that is straightforward and easy to use.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Founder at Simpro Tech
Real User
Apr 24, 2023
Affordable, user-friendly, and easy to deploy
Pros and Cons
  • "The deployment is quite fast, which is beneficial."
  • "There is always room for improvement. I often refer to forums such as StackOverflow to learn from other developers' experiences and the challenges they have faced while using Docker."

What is our primary use case?

I am able to containerize my application using Docker on my Docker account.

Deploying two solutions is much faster and easier for me on Docker. Docker makes deployment much simpler and more efficient.

What is most valuable?

The deployment is quite fast, which is beneficial.

I think Docker has done an excellent job on their website in illustrating the installation process and addressing any challenges that may arise. 

Their website provides clear instructions for deploying Docker on various operating systems, including Mac, Linux, and Windows environments.

What needs improvement?

There is always room for improvement.

I often refer to forums such as StackOverflow to learn from other developers' experiences and the challenges they have faced while using Docker.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Docker for the last two years.

We are using the most recent version. I released the most recent update two or three days ago.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I prefer not to disclose that specific project at the moment because it is a personal one and not related to LiveScale.

I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I am the only user.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Apache Web Server.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

It can be deployed in less than thirty minutes.

What about the implementation team?

I was able to deploy it myself.

Regarding my last deployment, I used Docker as a containerization platform to package and deploy my application. As for the design, I purchased the Blue on the Bureau theme for $250 and used it on my Mac computer.

I found the deployment process to be quite straightforward.

It is installed on-premises on my local machine. However, whenever I need to make updates or changes, I push them to Git to maintain a version control account.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I prefer to pay on a monthly basis.

The pricing is reasonable. 

Pricing is based on the number of users.

What other advice do I have?

Based on my experience with Docker and the speed and ease of deployment it offers for various applications, I would highly recommend it to others.

I would rate Docker, a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Amrutha Bennen - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner Development Manager - APAC at Nuaware
Real User
Leaderboard
Apr 7, 2023
A solution that is one of best in the market for running, building or developing containers
Pros and Cons
  • "Feature-wise, Docker is very user-friendly...The solution's initial setup process was straightforward."
  • "Marketing of Docker is one area that needs to improve."

What is our primary use case?

Containerization is one of the use cases of Docker. Basically, Docker provides containers to its users. So, users can build, run and share containers among developers.

What is most valuable?

Feature-wise, Docker is very user-friendly. Also, though the solution may look basic, it is a very relevant one in the market owing to the functionalities that it provides to its users.

What needs improvement?

I'm not a developer but a salesperson, so I cannot contribute much in terms of what needs improvement in the solution from a technical perspective.

From a marketing perspective, we, as distributors, wish that Docker would figure out a way to reach more customers. Marketing of Docker is one area that needs to improve. So, since Docker was commercialized a year and a half ago, it should plan to work on its marketing part. Also, there is room for improvement in terms of the security provided by the solution. So, it should be an ongoing process that never ends.

For how long have I used the solution?

I work in an IT company, and we are currently working on a distribution model. So, we are the distributors for Docker. Hence, we are not using Docker much and are involved in selling it. So, my company has been associated with Docker since the time it started its business.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is very stable. So, the tool is as stable as it can get in terms of containers.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Regarding the solution's scalability, it can be automated, but Docker does not have that automation feature. So, its integration process can be carried out with an infrastructure automation tool like Terraform. In short, scalability is one of the features that Docker offers for anything with containers or anything you're running in containers.

Regarding our customers who are using Docker, I would say that we have a great and huge market share. Even though I feel that Docker's market share is around 90%, it could be more than that.

How are customer service and support?

Docker provides all the technical support to its users, especially to those who purchased a Docker license, which comes with a basic SLA agreement. It means the technical support is covered directly by the vendor. Docker has a team of engineers who work in its technical support team serving globally 24/7.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup process was straightforward. Basically, it is an open-source product, so one does not have to worry about the setup process since it's as basic as it can get. So, our company does not have to position the solution with the customers because they already use it. We just have to make sure the customers are shifted to the enterprise version of the solution so that our company can make some money.

The solution can be deployed on the cloud or on-premises, so our customers can choose a hybrid model.

Regarding the deployment process, one can directly download Docker from their official website, making it very straightforward. Also, I am unable to elaborate further since I have never personally deployed the solution as a salesperson.

Regarding the deployment and maintenance of the solution, any developer can deploy it. So, even you or I can try to deploy it since it is very straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Customers pay for the license through a yearly subscription model, where they pay per license. This means that the license is based on a subscription, and the customer pays annually for each license they use. If you consider the features that Docker provides to its users, I would say that the solution is affordable.

What other advice do I have?

Docker is considered to be a flagship product when it comes to containerization. If a person is going to run containers for developers, Docker should probably be chosen. Docker's enterprise version is also a great solution. For any enterprise organization that is running containers or building or developing application containers, Docker will offer some great features that allow a person to collaborate with the whole development team and manage everything. Docker provides its users with the functionality to control and manage everything. Since Docker is the best solution in terms of containerization, I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten.

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DevOps Engineer at United Vision
Real User
Dec 25, 2022
Scales well, useful portability, and low resource usage
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Docker is its portability, ease of security management, and low resource usage."
  • "The runtime and security could improve in Docker. Security is paramount in the cloud and important."

What is our primary use case?

I use Docker for containerization.

How has it helped my organization?

Docker has helped my organization by allowing us to run microservers in our environment.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Docker is its portability, ease of security management, and low resource usage.

What needs improvement?

The runtime and security could improve in Docker. Security is paramount in the cloud and important.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Docker for approximately three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Docker is a reliable solution.

I rate the stability of Docker an eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of Docker is good. It is good for packaging applications.

How are customer service and support?

I rate the support from Docker an eight out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Docker is straightforward. It is simple to receive the build and the file image you want.

What was our ROI?

I have seen a return on investment using Docker.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Docker is a free open-source solution.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to others is to use only office images from reputable sites and keep in mind it does not run containers at the root.

I rate Docker a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Associate Consultant at Tata Consultancy
Real User
Nov 27, 2022
Helps us in building pipelines and deploying applications with a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup was easy, and you are only required to run commands."
  • "The solution is lightweight which is valuable, and the ease of deploying on any cloud is valuable."
  • "I advise new users to review their website, commands, and the steps for creating images."

What is our primary use case?

We use Docker to build pipelines and deploy applications. We primarily use it to create application images that we deploy on Kubernetes Podass. The solution is deployed on-premises and via a private cloud.

What is most valuable?

The solution is lightweight which is valuable. Additionally, the ease of deploying on any cloud is valuable.

What needs improvement?

I rate the solution a nine out of ten. The solution is very good, and I am unsure how it can improve further. I advise new users to review their website, commands, and the steps for creating images.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Docker for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. Currently, we have approximately 300 employees in development utilizing the solution.

How are customer service and support?

We do not have experience with customer service and support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We chose to use this product because of its stability and because of reviews from people who previously used it and had no issues.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy, and you are only required to run commands.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Tech Lead Consultant | Manager Data Engineering at Ekimetrics
Real User
Nov 10, 2022
A simple-to-use solution and helpful in packaging web apps
Pros and Cons
  • "When used in conjunction with Kubernetes, it is seamless because it integrates very well."
  • "Deployment could be quicker."
  • "Deployment could be quicker and customer service and support can be improved."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case for this product is for packaging our solutions. In addition, we use it for packaging our web apps and deploying them on public cloud, primarily on Azure.

What is most valuable?

The simplicity is valuable.

What needs improvement?

Deployment could be quicker and customer service and support can be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using the solution for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is not very scalable on its own, but when used in conjunction with Kubernetes, it is seamless because it integrates very well. Kubernetes was made for Docker, so, understandably, they work well together.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I cannot comment on pricing specifics, but we currently use the open-source version of the solution, so it is primarily free. We pay just for bits that are in their new pricing.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the solution a nine out of ten. I advise users considering the solution to learn how to use it as soon as possible so they can easily conduct deployments.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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