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Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
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Top 5Leaderboard
Jan 15, 2026
Containerization has transformed how I run microservices for high-speed web and API workloads
Pros and Cons
  • "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."
  • "Docker on CentOS can be improved by being in sync with the OS updates."

What is our primary use case?

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 on CentOS for a microfinance application that had more than 16 services at that time for the backend. The logic was basically on Node.js, and I used all those microservices on Docker on CentOS. Later on, I used the same service on ECS Fargate.

What is most valuable?

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.

What needs improvement?

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 orchestration, allowing it to compete with other tools.

The metrics of the containers in Docker on CentOS can also be improved, along with the monitoring part which needs enhancement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Docker on CentOS for the last four years.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise others looking into using Docker on CentOS that rather than using their services directly on the EC2 instances which costs higher and take more time to boot up, they should go with Docker containers, which are very fast, easy to deploy, and manage, allowing many services to run on the same EC2 instance without dependencies. If a service needs Node.js version 7 and another needs Node.js version 10, there might be conflicts when running directly on EC2 instances, but with Docker containers, these issues do not arise. Moving to microservices like Docker is the best choice rather than directly installing on the EC2 instances. I have covered all the important areas regarding Docker on CentOS. My overall rating for Docker on CentOS is 9 out of 10.

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Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Last updated: Jan 15, 2026
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full stack developer at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
May 28, 2026
Real-time data updates have improved chat logs and support large aligned data workflows
Pros and Cons
  • "Absolutely, I have seen a return on investment as PostgreSQL on Ubuntu helps us save time, and for performance, we see massive changes with around forty percent to eighty percent improvement."
  • "I chose a nine out of ten for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu because everything is good, but I need it to be easier to understand and learn."

What is our primary use case?

My main use case for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is to work with the database, so all the fields should be aligned. When we scale the projects, it helps us to do better compared to other software. PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is commonly used for handling large databases and large data fields in an aligned format.

What is most valuable?

In my opinion, the best feature that PostgreSQL on Ubuntu offers is real-time updates. The real-time update feature helps me in my work for chat logs, where we need to update in real-time so multiple users can enter, similar to a group chat. We have to use WebSocket to understand who comes first, and PostgreSQL on Ubuntu keeps things simple and straightforward.

PostgreSQL on Ubuntu positively impacts my organization by helping us to scale the budget. The main feature I would like to add is that security is paramount.

What needs improvement?

I chose a nine out of ten for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu because everything is good, but I need it to be easier to understand and learn. The initial stage is a bit tough, and we do not have adequate sources to learn from.

Regarding PostgreSQL on Ubuntu's AI capabilities, I think the accuracy and reliability of output are not fine, as we need more inputs and to train the modules with additional inputs. We need improvements for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu in AI capabilities.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using PostgreSQL on Ubuntu for the last two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

So far, I do not have any challenges with PostgreSQL on Ubuntu, but the system is available all the time, which I appreciate. PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is stable in my experience, as I see growth in the application and time saved.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the scalability of PostgreSQL on Ubuntu high, as it is the main feature in PostgreSQL.

How are customer service and support?

The customer support for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu looks good. They respond twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and we can reach out to them at any time and get solutions within a few hours.

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

Previously, I used MongoDB, a NoSQL database, but afterward, I switched to PostgreSQL on Ubuntu as I see more security in PostgreSQL, and it helps us to handle large-scale applications. I did not evaluate other options before choosing PostgreSQL on Ubuntu. I directly transitioned to PostgreSQL on Ubuntu after MongoDB.

How was the initial setup?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is that everything is good.

What about the implementation team?

I purchased PostgreSQL on Ubuntu through the AWS Marketplace.

What was our ROI?

Absolutely, I have seen a return on investment as PostgreSQL on Ubuntu helps us save time, and for performance, we see massive changes with around forty percent to eighty percent improvement.

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

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is that everything is good.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I did not evaluate other options before choosing PostgreSQL on Ubuntu. I directly transitioned to PostgreSQL on Ubuntu after MongoDB.

What other advice do I have?

Everything is good with PostgreSQL on Ubuntu, so I have no additional improvements to mention. Everything is fine with PostgreSQL on Ubuntu, and I have shared everything I have from my last two years of experience. I suggest PostgreSQL on Ubuntu to people with a use case for scalability. I rate PostgreSQL on Ubuntu around a nine on a scale of one to 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?

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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