We use Docker on CentOS to build, package, and run containerized applications on on-premises and VM-based Linux servers. It is primarily used by our DevOps and platform teams, supporting multiple applications across environments. These teams manage container infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines as their major responsibility.
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Containerization has streamlined deployments and now requires clearer lifecycle and orchestration
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The best features Docker on CentOS offers are container isolation, image-based packaging, and portability across different environments.
Portability has made the biggest difference for our team. Since we can containerize and port our applications across different environments easily, it has made our workflow significantly smoother.
These features of Docker on CentOS simplified our application deployment lifecycle and reduced environment inconsistencies that we experienced before implementing it.
We can see faster deployments and reduced environment-related issues since adopting Docker on CentOS. It has truly simplified the application packaging and release process.
What needs improvement?
Docker on CentOS needs native orchestration and lifecycle management, which are currently limited. Teams eventually need Kubernetes or similar platforms at scale to manage containerization effectively. Additionally, better long-term OS lifecycle clarity would be beneficial. CentOS deprecation introduces uncertainty for long-lived environments, so improved long-term OS lifecycle clarity would be helpful overall.
Docker on CentOS is solid for legacy or existing environments, but new deployments should consider newer distributions and Kubernetes-native runtimes to align better with the current container ecosystem direction.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Docker on CentOS for multiple years in production environments.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Docker on CentOS has been stable, performant, and well-suited for enterprise Linux environments. However, CentOS lifecycle changes and the industry shift towards Kubernetes and containerd reduce its long-term strategic relevance.
What other advice do I have?
CentOS provides a stable, enterprise-grade OS that is well-aligned with Docker workloads, which is how we use it with our applications. We purchased Docker on CentOS through the AWS Marketplace. I would rate Docker on CentOS overall at seven out of ten.
Reliable image for your applications, but
What do you like best about the product?
I've been using centos since its version 4 and never dissapoints. So no complains about its performance or the way it works,
What do you dislike about the product?
The direction that Redhat took with Centos development. We don't like that as application developers
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
TO have a reliable image where to run our spring boot applications based on RHEL
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