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Technical Lead at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Oct 7, 2022
Has great customization features and helps our organization with proofing designs
Pros and Cons
  • "It is neat and very flexible."
  • "Unfortunately, base images are not currently available."

What is our primary use case?

Docker is a POC setup and a proof of concept. Therefore, we work closely with other clients and proof some designs.

What is most valuable?

We have found the customization feature most valuable. Docker is used for customizing images and is a self-hosted or self-managed application. It is neat and very flexible, and you can have all your applications and dependencies in one image. You can use that image in different applications and run it off other applications. You only need a registry to put them in, and you can leverage it. Kubernetes helps with orchestration.

What needs improvement?

The product could be improved by providing more documentation and detailed tutorials for the initial setup. Additionally, in the next release, I would love them to add the latest base image for DPN. They can look closely into upgrading their base images to assist some of our clients in looking for specific base images to build their applications. Unfortunately, base images are not currently available.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for approximately two years.

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How are customer service and support?

Our experience with technical support has been decent. It falls in line with the general support aspect of Docker. It depends on the plan we are using. So if you have a higher goal, you get full support. I rate our experience with customer service and support an eight out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

I have not worked with other similar solutions.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. I rate it a six out of ten.

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

I cannot comment on licensing costs as I don't have access to that information.

What other advice do I have?

I rate this solution nine out of ten. The solution is good and easy to use but can be improved by including more documentation and detailed tutorials for the initial setup.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Software Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
MSP
Dec 13, 2022
Easy to install, set up, and use; should be available on Linux
Pros and Cons
  • "The current version is quite good with our application."
  • "I would love to have it available on Linux."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case for Docker is local development. We use Windows for most of our use cases, which means we need two Docker Desktop tools.

What is most valuable?

With Docker, it does not matter what you run in the container on your local computer or on your server, because the configuration is the same and there will not be a conflict. I think this a cool Docker feature and also a fast one.

What needs improvement?

We have encountered a few performance issues with docker along the way, but this does not happen often. Nevertheless, I would like Docker's performance to be better.

Docker has less support if you use a container. However, with Linux, I need to use a container. I would love to have it available on Linux.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Docker for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I am satisfied with OS Docker's performance and stability. The current version is quite good with our application.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't used Docker's technical support service.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy. There is a need in this solution for you to know how this image works or how commands work, but you do not need to memorize commands. Docker has documentation available where you can set up the view, set it up in new Windows, and then you just have to download the Docker Desktop. After that, you're able to create Docker images, containers, and other things.

The deployment usually takes less than 30 minutes, depending on application turbulence.

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

I would advise that if you complete an issue – in your local or production environment – and you do not want to face issues or any difficulties in developing the application, Docker is very easy to install, set up, and use.

What other advice do I have?

Documentation is quite good. In addition, if I am testing for errors, then community support also goes to any kind of zero-out solution. Most of the data solutions available in the community are in the Docker workflow.

I would rate the Docker solution a seven out of ten, with one being the worst and 10 being the best in the field.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Associate Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
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."
  • "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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Software Engineer 3 at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Oct 31, 2022
Cost saving, scalable, with quick and easy deployment
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is that it is cost-saving."
  • "I think Docker can improve as it relates to overall stability."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary case use is for the deployment of microservices.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is that it is cost-saving.

What needs improvement?

I think Docker can improve as it relates to overall stability.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Docker over the past year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

There is stability but it could be improved.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability is good and there are about ten thousand individuals using Docker.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was simple and straightforward. Before the deployment of Docker, they have to be proficient in deploying applications, at least the basic deployment, and how any application deployment would take place. Some basic knowledge would be required.

What about the implementation team?

The deployment can be done in-house in about two to five minutes.

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

Docker is cost-effective and open-source.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Docker an eight on a scale of one to ten.

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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Software Development Engineer in Test at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Oct 12, 2022
Plenty of core features, simple implementation, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Docker is the dedicated QA environment for connecting the team members. Additionally, there are many core features available and it is highly secure when we are imaging a client's server."
  • "Docker could improve by having more advanced features."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Docker as a container for our server setup. We use images of Windows, Linux, or Ubuntu. Additionally, we install solution support.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Docker is the dedicated QA environment for connecting the team members. Additionally, there are many core features available and it is highly secure when we are imaging a client's server.

What needs improvement?

Docker could improve by having more advanced features.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Docker for approximately seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Docker is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of Docker is good.

We have approximately eight people using the solution.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the support from Docker.

How was the initial setup?

There is a single setup of Docker and there is no need for improvement. It is easy to do. The implementation can be done in approximately 40 minutes.

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

We are using the open-source version of the solution.

What other advice do I have?

Our company is using Docker because it is a clients requirement.

I rate Docker a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Senior Software Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Oct 20, 2023
Comes with Dockerfile which makes a developer's life easier
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution's most valuable feature is the Dockerfile, which makes the life of developers easy. Developers get a real understanding of container creation."
  • "I have encountered network issues while connecting with microservices. I want to optimize the application layers over the bucket. It should also have better documentation."

What is our primary use case?

We work with containers for forecasting. 

What is most valuable?

The solution's most valuable feature is the Dockerfile, which makes the life of developers easy. Developers get a real understanding of container creation. 

What needs improvement?

I have encountered network issues while connecting with microservices. I want to optimize the application layers over the bucket. It should also have better documentation. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the solution for seven years. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the tool's scalability a nine out of ten. 

How are customer service and support?

We solve issues using the documentation. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

Docker's implementation is straightforward. However, it can get a bit complicated when you are doing sophisticated implementation. 

What was our ROI?

We have seen ROI with the tool's use. 

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

Docker's price is good. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate the product an eight out of ten. 

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Ismail Yushaw - PeerSpot reviewer
Supervisor at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Apr 25, 2023
Reliable, easy to use, and simple deployment
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Docker is automation. When I deploy the solution I am confident it will work anywhere. It is reliable and easy to use."
  • "The solution could improve with a GUI instead of only a command line interface. Having to use the command line interface can be a hassle."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Docker for setting up my development environments.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Docker is automation. When I deploy the solution I am confident it will work anywhere. It is reliable and easy to use.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve with a GUI instead of only a command line interface. Having to use the command line interface can be a hassle.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Docker for approximately seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Docker is a stable solution.

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

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the support from Docker.

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

I was using Linux containers prior to Docker, but the Linux containers come with a lot of packages and configurations.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Docker is simple. However, there are times when I use Linux containers and there can be problems.

The deployment of Docker on Microsoft Windows can be difficult, but on a Linux system, it is easier.

I use a package manager to deploy Docker.

What about the implementation team?

I deployed the solution myself.

What was our ROI?

I have received a return on investment using the solution. If I was using it for commercial use I would see more of a return.

What other advice do I have?

The solution is easy to use, automate, and script.

I rate Docker a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Vladislav Iofe - PeerSpot reviewer
Application Architect at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Apr 13, 2023
It is a portable solution and helps us develop microservices architecture
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to install."
  • "The solution needs to be more scalable for local machines."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to develop microservices architecture. Also, we use its compose features while working with complicated environments.

What is most valuable?

The solution's most valuable feature is portability. It helps us predict the solution's capabilities on any system.

What needs improvement?

They should improve the solution's user interface. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using the solution since 2017.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Sometimes, the solution's containers fail to start on the local machines due to memory extension issues. 

I rate its stability as an eight.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have more than 100 developers using the solution in our organization. It needs to be more scalable for local machines. 

How was the initial setup?

The solution is easy to install and requires significantly less time to complete the process. But, upgrading it in the Windows and Linux systems is time-consuming.

What about the implementation team?

We deploy the solution with the help of our in-house team, including a system administrator and a few DevOps engineers. The deployment process involves preparing a docker image for execution.

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

We don't need to pay for the solution's license as we use the convenience edition.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend the solution to others and rate it as an eight.

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