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reviewer2817777 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior DeevOps Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
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Top 5
Apr 19, 2026
Docker containers have simplified testing older app versions and support consistent development
Pros and Cons
  • "Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization by making testing easier."
  • "However, documentation could be improved. Documentation could be made more accessible, more readable, and all those things."

What is our primary use case?

My main use case for Docker on CentOS involves running containers, testing applications, and pulling out niche applications, older versions of applications or software, and then using those for testing.

A quick specific example of an application or scenario I have tested using Docker on CentOS is testing an old version of Ruby code inside a Docker container. For instance, a Rails application written on Ruby 2.7, when the Ruby version is now 3.something or four as well, I just pull out the Docker container and then run it.

I have additional insights about my main use case. Testing out older versions of applications and older versions of software is one aspect. Another aspect is running our development server, not a local server, but the development server. Then it goes to staging and production. I run the development server on Docker on CentOS containers.

What is most valuable?

The best features Docker on CentOS offers for me include volume mount, where I can mount a directory inside the container as a volume and then write it inside, and then I get the whole thing on the host as well. If I write it outside on the host, it gets inside. This is a really good feature.

The volume mount helps my workflow and productivity significantly. If I need to test something, I just mount the volume, mount my code as a volume, make changes, it appears inside, test it, and then I am done after testing.

Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization by making testing easier. I do not have to install older versions of applications and then make my system or service study. I just pull out a Docker container and then use it. This helps in saving time as well. When I run the whole thing in Docker Compose, that also helps in speeding things up. Once I have Docker Compose created, I just do Docker Compose up, and then everything works. This is mostly time-saving.

What needs improvement?

I believe everything is good, and there is no improvement needed for Docker on CentOS.

Regarding needed improvements, I think compatibility is already compatible with everything that is there. However, documentation could be improved. Documentation could be made more accessible, more readable, and all those things.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Docker on CentOS for almost six years or more.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Docker on CentOS is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Regarding scalability, it just scales depending on your machine configuration.

How are customer service and support?

The customer support for Docker on CentOS is not really needed. Why would someone reach out for customer support for an open-source software that has lots of documentation and community support? No one would reach out to Docker for support for a simple thing.

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

I have not previously used a different solution. Docker was the first one and it is going to be the last one.

How was the initial setup?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that there is no licensing cost required. The setup is just running a few commands that are already recorded or documented. Nothing much is involved.

What was our ROI?

I have not seen a return on investment since you install and use it. What return on investment is needed when using a simple tool? It is just there to use.

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

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that there is no licensing cost required. The setup is just running a few commands that are already recorded or documented. Nothing much is involved.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Before choosing Docker on CentOS, I did not evaluate other options. I just chose Docker on CentOS.

What other advice do I have?

I would add that those are the features I mentioned by default, so I have no comments on networking, images, or resource management.

My advice for others looking into using Docker on CentOS is just to install and use it. I give this review a rating of 9.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

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

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Last updated: Apr 19, 2026
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Senior Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
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Top 20
Jun 30, 2026
Containerization has streamlined deployment and management of web apps and AI workloads
Pros and Cons
  • "The best features Docker on CentOS offers include ease of management and Docker capabilities, and Docker images, Docker containers, and everything related to them help me significantly, while Docker's management on CentOS stands out for its efficiency."

    What is our primary use case?

    My main use case for Docker on CentOS is deploying applications. A quick specific example of an application I have deployed using Docker on CentOS includes web apps and LLMs. I chose Docker on CentOS for deploying WebEx and those other applications because it is easy to use, manage, and deploy.

    What is most valuable?

    The best features Docker on CentOS offers include ease of management and Docker capabilities. Docker images, Docker containers, and everything related to them help me significantly, and Docker's management on CentOS stands out for its efficiency. Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization by making management easier. Management became easier because of integration with CI/CD, and I noticed both specific outcomes and metrics such as time saved and fewer errors.

    What needs improvement?

    Docker on CentOS is good, so there are no significant improvements needed.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Docker on CentOS for more than three years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Docker on CentOS is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Its scalability is good.

    How are customer service and support?

    I have never used customer support.

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

    I used Docker majorly on RHEL before and then moved to CentOS.

    What other advice do I have?

    The advice I would give to others looking into using Docker on CentOS is that it is a good tool with a lot of open-source support available. Regarding Docker on CentOS's AI capabilities, I think its governance and security are an open debate, and enterprises have their own doubts. I have not used its AI capabilities extensively, so I cannot comment on its accuracy and reliability of output. Docker on CentOS is performing well, and I would rate this review an 8.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises

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

    Other
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    reviewer2849496 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Devops Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Top 20
    Jun 6, 2026
    Container orchestration has simplified deployments and supports consistent hybrid workflows
    Pros and Cons
    • "Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization as it permits us to develop and deploy our applications very easily; that is really useful, and we can use Docker from different CentOS versions."
    • "Regarding Docker on CentOS's AI capabilities, I think it has the possibility for improvement in the accuracy and reliability of output."

    What is our primary use case?

    My main use case for Docker on CentOS is general use to run our Docker Compose. A specific example of how I use Docker on CentOS for general use is that I use Docker Compose to Kubernetes. I usually combine those tools for orchestration containing containers to deploy our applications. At the moment, I do not remember anything else to add about my main use case; I think we use direct Docker Compose or Kubernetes in general, all combinations.

    What is most valuable?

    In my experience, the best features Docker on CentOS offers are typical features such as creating a network, creating volumes, starting containers, and supporting both test and production for deploying.

    Out of those features, starting containers stands out as most valuable for my workflow because it is my job.

    Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization as it permits us to develop and deploy our applications very easily; that is really useful, and we can use Docker from different CentOS versions.

    This ease of development and deployment has benefited my team by saving time, improving collaboration, and ensuring we have similar versions.

    What needs improvement?

    I have no additional information on how Docker on CentOS can be improved. At the moment, I have not received additional information regarding anything specific that could be improved with Docker on CentOS.

    Generally, I have thoughts on Docker on CentOS's AI capabilities regarding its governance and security. I think there are no strengths or concerns with how Docker on CentOS handles governance and security for AI workloads.

    Regarding Docker on CentOS's AI capabilities, I think it has the possibility for improvement in the accuracy and reliability of output.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been working in my current field for about five years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Docker on CentOS is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Docker on CentOS's scalability is good.

    How are customer service and support?

    The customer support for Docker on CentOS is fine and faster.

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

    Before Docker on CentOS, I used it as a container, but in general, Docker is more full, which is why I switched.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    In general, I did not evaluate other options before choosing Docker on CentOS; I started with it.

    What other advice do I have?

    My advice to others looking into using Docker on CentOS is to try it one time. I find Docker on CentOS to be a solid, reliable combination for containerized workloads, where CentOS or RHEL-based systems integrate well with Docker for production deployments. Beyond that, my focus these days is more on Kubernetes orchestration, Helm charts, and infrastructure as code, rather than raw Docker on individual hosts. I gave this review an overall rating of 8.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Hybrid Cloud

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

    Other
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    Last updated: Jun 6, 2026
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    reviewer2784744 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Senior Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    Top 5Leaderboard
    Dec 17, 2025
    Containerization has accelerated our CI/CD pipelines and improves time to market
    Pros and Cons
    • "Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization by improving our time to market."

      What is our primary use case?

      I have been using Docker on CentOS for two years.

      My main use case for Docker on CentOS is in my CI/CD pipeline.

      A specific example of how I use Docker on CentOS in my CI/CD process is that we use it to containerize and deploy applications.

      We also use it for machine learning pipelines.

      What is most valuable?

      The best features Docker on CentOS offers me are the Docker repository.

      What I like most about the Docker repository is that it is easy to access and deploy.

      Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization by improving our time to market. It helps with our time to market because we use it so fast to deploy applications across our company.

      What needs improvement?

      I don't know how Docker on CentOS can be improved, and I don't wish to add more about the needed improvements or anything I wish it could do better.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been working in my current field for three years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      Docker on CentOS is stable.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      Docker on CentOS's scalability is good enough.

      How are customer service and support?

      The customer support is good.

      How would you rate customer service and support?

      Negative

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

      I did not previously use a different solution before Docker on CentOS.

      What was our ROI?

      I have not seen metrics for a return on investment.

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

      My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is good enough.

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      Before choosing Docker on CentOS, I did not evaluate other options.

      What other advice do I have?

      My advice to others looking into using Docker on CentOS is to try it and use it. I would rate this review as a 9.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      On-premises
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      Mahmoud Younes - PeerSpot reviewer
      Cyber Security Architects at VaporVM
      Real User
      Top 5Leaderboard
      Jun 30, 2026
      Container workflows have streamlined CI/CD and optimized resource use for multi-cloud deployments
      Pros and Cons
      • "Docker on CentOS demonstrates good and effective portability for containers."
      • "I have identified some negative aspects of Docker on CentOS."

      What is our primary use case?

      For my use cases, I manage custom images and deploy applications. That is the essence of my use case. I am also using orchestration features.

      What is most valuable?

      Docker on CentOS demonstrates good and effective portability for containers. In general, it positively impacts my deployment process, particularly the CI/CD pipeline and other aspects I mentioned. Docker's lightweight architecture on CentOS significantly affects my resource utilization in a beneficial way.

      What needs improvement?

      I have identified some negative aspects of Docker on CentOS. There are several things that could be improved with the product.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been working with Docker on CentOS for multiple years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      In terms of stability for Docker on CentOS, the solution is quite stable. I sometimes experience minor glitches or latency issues.

      How are customer service and support?

      Regarding technical support, I am using community support only.

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

      When I compare Docker on CentOS with competitors such as VMware, I can see significant differences in the products, with various pros and cons to consider.

      How was the initial setup?

      The deployment procedure with Docker on CentOS is basically easy to deploy and install. The process is not particularly complicated.

      What was our ROI?

      Even though I am not investing money into Docker on CentOS, I can see that it saves me time and money.

      What other advice do I have?

      I work with Docker on CentOS. I work with CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, and Red Hat. From Red Hat, I work with JBoss and the Red Hat Learning Subscription is available for e-learning purposes.

      I work with the LAMP stack. I also work with Jenkins on Hardened Ubuntu. My deployment is only in the cloud. My overall review rating for Docker on CentOS is ten out of ten.

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

      Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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      Last updated: Jun 30, 2026
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      reviewer2868033 - PeerSpot reviewer
      Senior developer at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
      Real User
      Jul 5, 2026
      Dedicated servers have hosted databases reliably and have accelerated project spin-up
      Pros and Cons
      • "Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization because we spend much more time on spinning up projects, and we have scripts that help us make it work on CentOS, which has saved us a considerable amount of time."

        What is our primary use case?

        I use Docker on CentOS as a dedicated server to spin up a few containers with WordPress, including a database. I run several kinds of databases, which is my main use case for Docker on CentOS. This is typically orchestrated by Docker Compose and runs on a CentOS server.

        What is most valuable?

        The best features Docker on CentOS offers is that it works exceptionally well, and I would say that is the most valuable aspect.

        Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization because we spend much more time on spinning up projects. We have scripts that help us make it work on CentOS, which has saved us a considerable amount of time.

        It is difficult to calculate the exact time saved since using Docker on CentOS, but I am confident it is around 35 to 40 percent. I can measure it in this way.

        What needs improvement?

        Based on my experience, Docker on CentOS works for my needs and I currently cannot find anything I would like to add.

        Nothing comes to mind regarding needed improvements for Docker on CentOS because all our use cases are covered by existing functionality.

        For how long have I used the solution?

        I have been using Docker on CentOS for four years.

        What do I think about the stability of the solution?

        Docker on CentOS means that all functionality is working as needed and I usually do not face any troubles with spinning up containers or spend time troubleshooting. This indicates that it is very stable.

        What other advice do I have?

        I would advise that Docker on CentOS is one of the best Linux systems, and I would highly recommend using it without any concerns about disadvantages or reasons to prevent someone from using it.

        I have nothing to add about Docker on CentOS at this time.

        Regarding Docker on CentOS's AI capabilities, I suppose AI capabilities should be great to have.

        My view on Docker on CentOS's AI capabilities is that it is reliable regarding its accuracy and reliability of output, especially if there is enough context. Otherwise, any LLM will not work well without sufficient context.

        I give this review a rating of 9.5.

        Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

        Public Cloud

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

        Other
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        Last updated: Jul 5, 2026
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