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Mohammed Fareed - PeerSpot reviewer
Azure DevOps Lead at DXC Technology
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Allows us to containerize microservices but could be more UI-based
Pros and Cons
  • "Containerization is the most valuable feature. I can communicate to the Docker containers using other containers."
  • "I would like to see a more UI-based tool so that students can easily understand it rather than memorizing all of the Docker commands."

What is our primary use case?

We used to have a silo problem. Docker solved it because we're able to containerize the microservices that we're developing in the form of Docker mail.

Once we run the Docker image, it becomes a container. This container is guaranteed to run in every machine because we're installing Docker as the platform. On top of Docker platform, we're curating the Docker images and running the container. That container has a limited number of libraries and a limited number of data, which is required to run the application.

Each container has a limited library system, which is required to run the application. This encapsulation makes it work perfectly, irrespective of the system. It works perfectly once we have encapsulated the application and containerized it. This is guaranteed to run in each machine.

We're deploying the solution on Azure cloud. We're curating the CI/CD pipeline. In the CI/CD pipeline, we're curating the Docker images and pushing it to the container registry. We're writing the steps for how to build the Docker image into the YAML code. Once the Docker image is built, it's pushed to the container registry. We're writing this YAML code in the pipeline.

Every person on the DevOps team is using this Docker tool.

We have plans to increase usage because it's a great tool, and it's the latest technology. We're no longer developing monolith architecture, so everyone is developing applications with microservices. Docker is the best tool to containerize the application and encapsulate it.

How has it helped my organization?

We used to work on monolithic architecture to develop the application until it goes to the production environment. It takes a huge amount of time. Now, we are using a microservices architecture. Rather than creating the application as a whole, we are dividing the application into small services. Each microservice is loosely coupled. With each microservice, we can develop and containerize it in the form of a Docker container.

If an application has a hundred microservices, like on an e-commerce portal website, then the login is usually one application, the catalog is one application, and the E-card is one application. Each application can be considered as one service. For each microservice, we can develop a code and containerize it.

What is most valuable?

Containerization is the most valuable feature. I can communicate to the Docker containers using other containers. The copying feature is helpful because if a container dies, we won't lose the data. That data is retained because of this data volume feature. We mount it to our shared system or any shared folder.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see a more UI-based tool so that students can easily understand it rather than memorizing all of the Docker commands. Some people try using Docker desktop and containers to make it graphical.

Docker Swarm could have more advanced features, like Kubernetes, which has an auto scaling feature and cell-filling capabilities.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Docker for four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability as seven out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability as seven out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate technical support as seven out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

Setup is simple. We can install Docker with just one command. It doesn't take more than three to four minutes to run the pipeline. A Docker image is built in that time frame.

We're running the pipeline in a self-hosted agent or Microsoft-hosted agent.

Docker Compose can be installed easily. It allows you to use multiple containers at a time. Docker Swarm can also be installed easily.

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

Docker is open source. To use a Docker enterprise model, we would need to pay for it.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution as seven out of ten.

My advice is to create an account on Docker Hub. In Docker Hub, there are three Docker images available for practice. We use GitHub to see how we're making the Docker images and then push it to the public Docker Hub. I have an account in Docker Hub and have images there that I can reuse later. I would also advise completing a Udemy course for Docker or watching YouTube videos about it. This will make Docker easier to understand.

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?

Microsoft Azure
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Nilesh Tarlekar - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Consultant at Tata Consultancy
Real User
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."
  • "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.

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AnkurGupta9 - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal DevOps Engineer at Guavus
Real User
Excellent simulation feature, realized scalability, with community support forums
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is that it gives you the same environment as on a developer machine as well as a production machine relevant to specifications."
  • "I would like to see better management layers."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case is to build and bundle applications.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that it gives you the same environment as on a developer machine as well as a production machine relevant to specifications. The binaries and dependencies are all bundled together and they are in a similar fashion in both places.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see better management layers. One example of this would be binary shipping. I would also like to see Docker utilize a concept like Red Hat Family.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Docker for three to four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is excellent. Sometimes, memory management can be tricky.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Docker is scalable on both community and commercial levels. I am using the community version. There are around one hundred to one hundred and twenty of us using Docker on a daily basis.

How are customer service and support?

For customer support, we are using the documentation on the forums and they are suitable.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very simple and straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

You can use either an in-house or vendor team. We simply downloaded Docker into our organizational environment.

What other advice do I have?

There are a sufficient number of YouTube videos and best practices to build Docker. I would encourage a potential user to investigate those videos. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Docker a nine.

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?

Microsoft Azure
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Senior Consultant and Trainer at Foreach Code Factory
Real User
Open source containerization platform that removes environment dependancies and can be deployed anywhere at any time
Pros and Cons
  • "There are ways of using Docker where you have absolutely no dependencies on the environment that you work in. This allows us to deploy Docker anywhere anytime and this has been most valuable."
  • "There are elements of stability that are problematic. One of the most recent upgrades created a major incident on our cloud, whereby the containers were not restarting automatically."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for our web applications and websites for automatic deployment. We also have a cloud based solution that we sell as a product and we offer cloud hosting, which is Docker based. Our clients have access to a graphic user interface where they can deploy their websites with one click and we use Docker in the back end to make that possible. 

Docker is an entirely containerized cloud solution that supports different types of applications running on the cloud including websites, web applications, APIs and some Lambda functions. We have a whole bunch of stuff running on the cloud. We have thousands of users supported by this solution. 

What is most valuable?

There are ways of using Docker where you have absolutely no dependencies on the environment that you work in. This allows us to deploy Docker anywhere anytime and this has been most valuable.

Docker removes any dependancies when it comes to deployment. We can ship it between different devices and different locations without our clients being impacted or aware. In once instance, we redeployed a client's container without losing any of their data. 

What needs improvement?

There are elements of stability that are problematic. One of the most recent upgrades created a major incident on our cloud, whereby the containers were not restarting automatically. Docker is a fairly new application and has matured and improved since 2016 but still needs improvement on stability. 

Prior to using Docker, we used a CH root and jailing process. Essentially, Docker is a CH root on steroids combined with an image management system that is based out of git code. When you're dealing with such low level technology, there should not be issues with stability. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution since 2016. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is a scalable solution

How was the initial setup?

The setup on the most recent versions of Windows is pretty straightforward. The setup on Mac is also pretty straightforward, but there are networking problems.  Docker, it doesn't play well with the Mac virtual hypervisor. There are some issues on that side. On Linux, well, it's less straightforward, you have to know how to work it out. There are no performance or networking issues.

What about the implementation team?

We have done in house deployments and we have also used other tools like Kubernetes or Docker Compose. We have our own PHP library that can deploy Docker containers, which is called Linux for Composer. It is oriented towards helping PHP developers to use Docker to make things more simple. 

What was our ROI?

We have definitely experienced ROI because it cuts down on development time. There are no surprises when it comes to deployment. It cuts down on development, deployment and it cuts down on staff. There are multiple advantages including on the financial side.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We've had a look at other possible solutions such as KVM and Pod Man. Pod Man is not very mature right now. There are a lot of things that we're used to being able to do with Docker that we can't do right now with Pod Man.

We're not excluding the possibility of using Pod Man. There is also an equivalent to Docker which is the Windows subsystem for Linux, WSL two. We've used that for a few projects in Windows environments, and we are considering putting our Linux distribution on WSL two.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise others not to use Docker as a virtual machine or to think of it as being similar to VMware or Virtual Box. It has an entirely different use case. They have to think about it as a system that is used on an ad hoc basis. 

If you build thinking that it is temporary in nature, you will have the full benefits of Docker. 

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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Rizwan Ghzzaal - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Team Lead at Accenture Baltics
Real User
Top 20
Great lift and shift feature creates lightweight images; unfortunately, documentation is lacking
Pros and Cons
  • "The lift and shift creates a lightweight image."
  • "The documentation could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

I use Docker to create dev stacks, usually for developers to plug and play their applications, and in cases where they don't need to be bothered with complex architectures and decoupling services. We create a simple Docker compose file and provision it. We are customers of Docker and I'm a DevOps engineer.

What is most valuable?

The lift and shift is valuable because you create a lightweight image that can be accessed by anyone who has installed Docker.

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see improvement in some of the documentation because there are currently errors and it requires a thorough check and deep dive to make sure it's correct. If they were to incorporate what the community offers into the documentation, it would be beneficial.

Many people use multiple containers for their workload and it would be great to have pre-deployed solutions for typical deployments like WordPress and multiple CMS which would encourage more developers to use Docker. I would love to see the solution with pre-baked, ready-to-go capabilities for multi-container solutions.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for five years. 

How are customer service and support?

I haven't found such complex issues that I need to contact customer support. I found most of the answers through the community or using a work around. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. You just need some basic understanding of the system, and how containerization works. Images are already prepared so if the user doesn't have the images on his local system, Docker pulls it from the repository and it's good to go. It's much faster if the images are downloaded. As a DevOps engineer, I generally carry out the deployment myself. 

What other advice do I have?

I recommend learning about containerization prior to using this solution starting with basic deployments. Take the opportunity to test it out and check the components. Docker has relieved a lot of the pressure, including the fact that I no longer have to provide everything from scratch. I know I just have to install the Docker community edition, make Docker images and get going. That said, Docker has some limitations and Kubernetes has discontinued using it. It's compatibility is reduced as a result and many organizations are moving towards Kubernetes and other orchestration services.

I rate this solution seven out of 10. 

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?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Real User
Top 20
Containerization simplifies application deployment and integration with CI/CD tools
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the simple containerization."
  • "The stability is excellent."
  • "In terms of communication between services, perhaps the configuration within networks between containers could be improved."
  • "In terms of communication between services, perhaps the configuration within networks between containers could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

I use Docker primarily for backend services to containerize applications or for API communications.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the simple containerization. I can specify what I need to install in a shell to ensure the application runs. It's a straightforward and easy-to-use feature. I also use it with CI/CD tools, finding it a good solution for integration.

What needs improvement?

In terms of communication between services, perhaps the configuration within networks between containers could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Docker for about six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is excellent. I would rate it ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

By using Kubernetes, scalability is simple and can be done without issues.

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

Some developers might use virtualization solutions like VMware, however, Docker is much better because it is simple.

How was the initial setup?

Overall, the setup is simple.

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

I consider Docker's pricing to be affordable.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Some developers might consider virtualization solutions like VMware.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend Docker for a wide range of users, from 50 to five million users, as it is simple to configure. 

I rate the overall solution ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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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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Partner Development Manager - APAC at Nuaware
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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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