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My main use case for Docker on Ubuntu is containerizing our applications, hosting them, and performing deployment.
A specific example of an application I have containerized and deployed using Docker on Ubuntu is our multi-tier applications, including front-end, back-end, and database applications that we have hosted on Docker.
Docker on Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization because we are deploying applications as quickly as possible and can deploy to multiple clouds. Using Ubuntu, we do not need to use multiple operating systems.
My deployment process has improved and become faster and more efficient.
In my opinion, the best features Docker on Ubuntu offers are stability with reliable support and a huge ecosystem that works with Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and Jenkins. It is also cloud-friendly with AWS, Azure, and GCP, and it has community support and better compatibility compared to CentOS.
Out of those features, I rely mostly on the huge ecosystem and its cloud-friendly nature with AWS and GCP, which allows us to host our applications on multiple clouds.
Docker on Ubuntu can be improved due to hidden security concerns, as Docker runs as root by default and needs hardening through rootless user mode and privilege limiting. It has memory and CPU pressure when using too many containers, and it is complex with volumes, networking, and multi-stage builds.
It needs to harden rootless mode because it runs as root by default, so this improvement is necessary.
I have been using Docker on Ubuntu for two years.
Docker on Ubuntu is stable.
The scalability of Docker on Ubuntu is good because if you want to add more resources, you can spin up new resources by creating a container.
I hope the customer support will be good and rate it an eight.
We have been using virtual machines, but they were expensive for us, which is why we switched to Docker.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that Docker does not have licensing, and for pricing, you only need to pay for the virtual machines or servers you host.
We do not have any business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
I have seen a return on investment because money is saved after switching from virtual machines, as we previously needed to pay more for them.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that Docker does not have licensing, and for pricing, you only need to pay for the virtual machines or servers you host.
Before choosing Docker on Ubuntu, we had a clear mindset that we wanted to use Docker, so we did not evaluate other options.
My advice to others looking into using Docker on Ubuntu is that if they want to Dockerize an application, want a lightweight solution, create multi-stage resources, use fewer resources, and do not want to pay for virtual machines, they can use Docker and containerize their applications.
I gave this review a rating of eight out of ten.
My main use case for Docker on Ubuntu is that I'm working at a product-based company that has its own app, so we have to check and deploy this app on a containerized base system using Ubuntu as a base machine, installing Docker, and testing the app.
A quick example of how I use Docker on Ubuntu with my company's app involves a big server located in the US, where it has 48 cores, around 512 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage, and we have a requirement to install Docker as a container system on a Ubuntu base to deploy our application in order to test whether our new build is working as expected or not, using Docker on Ubuntu for testing purposes.
As I mentioned, it's a product-based company, and we're using a monitoring tool called Cabmon to monitor all the servers in our environment, so for this, we have a NOC server, which we initially used as a full server, but a few weeks or months back, we migrated these onto containers for testing purposes.
The best features that Docker on Ubuntu offers in my experience are ease of usability and performance.
Ease of usability and performance with Docker on Ubuntu have helped me because Ubuntu is a Debian-based OS that can operate in both server and desktop modes, so when using Docker on Ubuntu on a server base, I need to install a few packages to convert the machine to GUI mode, making Docker on Ubuntu easy to use.
While I think security is not a standout feature, ease of usability and performance remain the main highlights for me since it's only environment-specific and involves local testing along with monitoring only internal servers.
Docker on Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization through resource savings, as for our NOC server, we are using a dedicated 30-core server with 256 GB of RAM, but with the help of Docker on Ubuntu, we can run multiple containers on the same server.
In terms of resource savings, we reduced the number of servers from around 100 to 70 after using Docker on Ubuntu within our private cloud, where we have numerous servers located in multiple locations in the US.
One area where Docker on Ubuntu can be improved is networking, as sometimes the containers don't have network access or experience network-related issues, which definitely needs to be addressed.
Other than networking, I'm not facing any other issues as it's mostly a common concern.
Networking remains the main improvement needed for Docker on Ubuntu.
I've been using Docker on Ubuntu for around five plus years.
Docker on Ubuntu is stable in my experience.
Docker on Ubuntu's scalability is good.
I have not felt the need to reach out for customer support for Docker on Ubuntu, as it has not been required.
I previously used Kubernetes, which by default uses CNI because it's a lightweight container service without a specific daemon, as I mentioned earlier.
I've observed a return on investment through money and time savings, as it's easier to spin up a new container instead of setting up a new server.
I did not evaluate other options before choosing Docker on Ubuntu.
I would rate Docker on Ubuntu an eight overall.
I chose 8 out of 10 because Docker includes a service and a daemon that require specific configurations, similar to other services such as httpd; it's heavy for any server, occasionally needing daemon reloads, hence, I'm cutting two points; otherwise, Docker on Ubuntu is excellent for testing purposes.
My advice for others looking to use Docker on Ubuntu is to check the daemon first and always make appropriate network-related settings to avoid issues. I have given Docker on Ubuntu a rating of 8 out of 10.
My main use case for Docker on Ubuntu is primarily for my course project and specifically for the college project, where I mainly use it for database and backend development.
Regarding my main use case for Docker on Ubuntu, there is a considerable learning curve involved. As a beginner, I sometimes find myself confused about the commands and the various functionalities, but once I understand the fundamentals, I realize that it is simple and easy to use Docker on Ubuntu. Initially, I did not grasp how everything works internally, and sometimes debugging issues within containers takes extra time. Overall, Docker on Ubuntu is a powerful tool for students and developers, specifically useful for project work and back-end development while learning modern database and development practices.
In the seventh semester, I was working on a project involving Docker on Ubuntu for a fitness exercise management system, where a user can add their details, diet details, such as their weight and height, among other things. We are providing them with information about what yoga, exercise, and food they need to incorporate into their daily life to maintain their health. I utilized Docker on Ubuntu to store the database while learning backend development during my college project. It helped me to understand how applications can run in different environments, which is very important for real-world application and development.
Initially, installation on Ubuntu was quick and straightforward using a terminal command, and it did not take too much time. It would take even less time once installed, and I use Docker on Ubuntu to create containers and run applications without worrying about system compatibility. This was very helpful while working on different project setups. Sometimes we are using different types of setups, and during those times, Docker on Ubuntu is helpful. What I appreciate most about Docker on Ubuntu is that it saves a lot of time in the long run. Instead of installing dependencies repeatedly, I could simply use containers to run my projects efficiently. It also helped me to grasp concepts such as images, containers, and basic deployments.
Docker on Ubuntu has positively impacted our organization or project by saving our time and energy. Additionally, we are learning about different types of deployments and how projects function in the real world.
Docker on Ubuntu has made collaboration easier, which has had a tangible positive impact on our project.
A challenge I face with Docker on Ubuntu is the learning curve, especially for beginners or when starting to learn Docker on Ubuntu, as sometimes I do not fully understand everything. Debugging can also be tricky, and I may struggle with understanding command line arguments and concepts.
I give Docker on Ubuntu an eight because it simplifies my project management, especially regarding the database handling and backend aspects. It has made things easier and has helped me learn modern development practices while saving time and improving our workflow. It does not get a ten because it is not beginner-friendly at the start, and it takes some time to fully understand.
I have been using Docker on Ubuntu for about eight to nine months, so approximately not a full year.
Initially, installation on Ubuntu was quick and straightforward using a terminal command, and it did not take too much time.
For anyone considering using Docker on Ubuntu, I recommend trying it at least once to understand your workflow better, especially regarding the database and backend aspects. It is easy to use, and I can access the free version at the beginner level, allowing for a valuable learning experience. I give Docker on Ubuntu a rating of eight out of ten.
My main use case for Docker on Ubuntu is containerizing applications to simplify deployment and ensure consistency across environments since I often need to switch between them.
A quick specific example of an application I have containerized using Docker on Ubuntu is testing application configurations across multi-service deployments using Docker Compose.
Using Docker Compose for those multi-service deployments helps with my workflow since it makes the deployment much easier as I can deploy all of my services in one single file.
I also use Docker on Ubuntu as part of automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
The best features Docker on Ubuntu offers are its strong points of portability, consistency across deployments, and ease of deployment.
Out of portability, consistency, and ease of deployment, I rely on consistency the most in my daily work since I often need to deploy the same image across different instances, so I need all of them to be exactly the same.
Docker on Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization by helping a lot in shipping our applications since it is our main way of shipping them.
It has helped by reducing deployment times significantly since we basically configure the Docker on Ubuntu images to always have the same configuration, so we do not have to be constantly configuring those same settings since they are already configured by default in our images.
Docker on Ubuntu can be improved because it can get quite tricky, and the learning curve is quite steep, especially for beginners who are new to the concept of containerization.
I would also add that using Docker on Ubuntu by itself in complex deployments can be quite tricky without the use of orchestration tools, so the use of orchestration tools along with Docker on Ubuntu is kind of a must, and debugging can also be quite difficult.
I have been using Docker on Ubuntu for almost eight years now.
Docker on Ubuntu is stable, very much so.
Docker on Ubuntu is scalable by itself, but it is even more scalable when used with orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
I have never had to rely on customer support since I use the open-source version, but the community support is very strong.
Before using Docker on Ubuntu, we relied on manual deployments, which is not a solution per se, and we switched to Docker on Ubuntu because of much faster deployments, the consistency across different deployments, and easier management.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that since Docker on Ubuntu itself is open source and free to use, I haven't had any experience with its pricing; the only pricing that comes with Docker on Ubuntu is the infrastructure, and if you opt for enterprise features.
I do not have any numbers, but shipping with Docker on Ubuntu has saved us countless hours, and therefore we can operate many more deployments with fewer engineers, so you save a lot in time and personnel.
Before choosing Docker on Ubuntu, I did not evaluate other options.
My advice to others looking into using Docker on Ubuntu is that Docker on Ubuntu is very powerful and vast, so getting to know the best practices, especially around security and networking, is a must to get the most value out of it. I would rate this product a 9 out of 10.
My main use case for Docker on Ubuntu is to build Docker images for both ARM and AMD architectures, as well as maintaining those Docker images and the registry.
In my daily work, I have a workflow where I build Docker images on an Ubuntu runner or GitLab runner. Apart from GitLab runner, I also utilize the Jenkins pipeline where we have an Ubuntu image with Docker in Docker. It builds the image and pushes it to our ECR. We maintain some of our servers that have Docker Swarm, which are also Ubuntu-based.
The best features that Docker on Ubuntu offers include a copy-on-write strategy, as well as having everything in one place. For example, all the Docker registry and Docker images are in one place where we can access them. There is also the ability to add users to the Docker group so that they can run it directly without using sudo permissions, which is one of the best features that I find.
Of the features I mentioned, the one I rely on most day-to-day is the Docker build step, including multi-arch build as well as multi-stage build. I rely on it on a daily basis because our entire infrastructure runs on Docker as well as Kubernetes, which depends on Docker. I definitely rely on it heavily.
Docker on Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization by making our CI/CD pipeline faster because of the multi-stage build, multi-arch build, and the strategy of layering. We don't need to build it again and again. We can use cache for it and write Docker files as well as test them on our local machines. That is one of the best features that we have.
I have definitely noticed time saved and faster deployments.
Docker Desktop requires opening it again and again when we want to build. If there were a way to run the engine on the backend side, that would be very helpful.
Docker on Ubuntu is pretty much smooth and really helps a lot.
I have been using Docker on Ubuntu for 10 years.
Docker on Ubuntu is very much stable; it is one of the most stable solutions that you can find.
Docker on Ubuntu's scalability is highly impressive in the form of Docker Swarm or Docker Compose, scoring 10 out of 10 on scalability.
I have not used the customer support yet because I have never needed one, but the documentation is pretty much simple to understand and fix issues.
I have not previously used a different solution.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is pretty much simple because Docker does not have a license and there is no pricing for it. The steps are provided, and we have a shell script written by Docker that you just run, and it does the automatic work for you. It is very much simple.
I have seen a return on investment with definitely time saved as well as fewer employees needed because we don't need to maintain the Docker Swarm again and again. There is a pipeline for it, and the time saving occurs because whenever a developer pushes anything, that goes into the Docker container and builds it. It is pretty much time saved, as well as money saved itself.
We did not purchase Docker on Ubuntu through the AWS Marketplace because Docker is free of cost. We just set it up there.
Before choosing Docker on Ubuntu, we evaluated some options including Podman.
We chose Docker on Ubuntu over Podman because Docker was pretty much simple, and it was also one of the buzz topics going on. Additionally, there were people who were using it, which made it pretty much simple to interact with them and gain knowledge about how things are working.
My advice to others looking into using Docker on Ubuntu is to use it. Once you start using it, there is no going back; it is pretty much simple to use. Definitely, it is one of the easiest tools available for containerization. I would rate this product as a 9 out of 10.
I use Docker on Ubuntu primarily for containerizing applications and development environments, creating consistent runtime environments across development and testing, reducing dependency issues, and simplifying the development workflow on the Linux ecosystem.
Recently, I was working with an application for one of the Linux ALSA-based advanced Linux audio system applications, and I had to containerize that application so that we could run it on different devices and different Ubuntu OS versions. I used Docker for this purpose.
In some update systems, I was building some software updates, and I also used Docker for those tasks. There are many additional cases where I have used Docker.
The best features that Docker on Ubuntu offers are container isolation, fast startup time, portability, and strong integration with the Ubuntu Linux ecosystem, making it easy to package applications with their dependencies and run them consistently across systems.
Portability and the isolation that containers provide are very useful, as is the fast setup. All these features of Docker are very useful because they help set up environments very quickly on other operating systems without any dependencies, which is a very valuable feature of Docker.
In the Ubuntu ecosystem, the integration is very strong, which I think is one of the best features. The compatibility of Docker with the Ubuntu system is one of the best features.
In my organization, we use the Linux ecosystem exclusively for our development, and my team's development environment is based entirely on the Linux system. We have multiple devices where the system is running. Docker helps us port our software and applications to many devices without any dependencies, such as without any other installation, pre-installed application, or library. Whatever is needed is only packaged in Docker, so it helps us port the application very quickly and very easily. Docker has definitely improved productivity and reliability significantly.
Docker on Ubuntu could be improved by making networking and storage configuration simpler, specifically for teams new to containers. Better built-in tooling or clearer documentation for debugging container networking issues would help tremendously. Tightening integration with security tooling and providing clear guidance on container hardening would be useful for production environments. Simplifying networking and improving documentation for debugging would make Docker on Ubuntu even better.
One additional pain point is managing containers at scale. As the number of containers grows, it becomes more complex and requires additional tools. Troubleshooting container networking or volume-related issues can sometimes be time-consuming, specifically in more advanced setups.
I started using Docker on Ubuntu three years ago.
I have deployed Docker on our private server. We primarily use Docker on on-premises systems and, in some cases, in hybrid setups where development and testing may run on cloud-based environments while production remains on-premises. This approach gives us the best control over hardware, networking, and costs, specifically for embedded and system-level workloads.
In our hybrid setup, we mainly use AWS for development and testing workloads while the production ecosystem runs on-premises, utilizing AWS for tasks including CI/CD pipelines, container image storage, and temporary test environments. For our cloud side, we use AWS through the AWS Marketplace combined with on-premises infrastructure for our core system.
From my experience, pricing and licensing for Docker on Ubuntu are very straightforward. Docker itself is open source and when used on Ubuntu, there are no licensing costs, which significantly reduces setup and operational expenses. When using Docker via AWS Marketplace, pricing is transparent and usage-based, making cost planning easier. Overall, Docker on Ubuntu helps us avoid vendor lock-in and reduces infrastructure costs compared to traditional VM-based deployments.
Using Docker on Ubuntu helps us save time and operational efforts rather than directly reducing headcount. It saved setup time by seventy percent, reduced VMs and infrastructure cost by thirty to forty percent, and improved team productivity without needing additional engineers.
Before choosing Docker on Ubuntu, we evaluated a few other options, including VM-only deployments and Docker on other Linux distributions like CentOS and Amazon Linux, but Ubuntu offered better documentation, community support, and smoother Docker integration.
On a scale of one to ten, I would give Docker on Ubuntu a rating of eight.
My main use case for Docker on Ubuntu is mostly for local development. I use Docker on Ubuntu to run and test services, isolate containers, and keep my setup consistent. For example, I use it to run a local web application with a database so I can test everything in a containerized environment.
Docker on Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization by improving consistency and reducing setup time, which makes development workflows more efficient. From the company perspective, it saves time by keeping environments consistent and minimizing setup and configuration issues across the team.
The best features Docker on Ubuntu offers are consistency and easy setup. It helps avoid dependency conflicts and keep environments predictable. I can always isolate a service and work without affecting my system. Since I use Ubuntu on my computer, I use Docker on Ubuntu every day in my life because I think it runs faster and I can work better.
Docker on Ubuntu can be improved because the initial learning curve could be smoother for new users. The Docker documentation could be better with more real-world examples in the documentation, specifically end-to-end examples for common use cases. I think it is more about better integration and clear best practices.
I have been using Docker on Ubuntu for around two years.
I find Docker on Ubuntu to be stable. I started with AWS and have no problems with Amazon Cloud.
Docker on Ubuntu's scalability is good, as both are stable and scalable. Ubuntu is very stable as an operating system, and Docker scales well when used properly across projects and environments. I have no problems with the scalability.
I have not needed customer support for Docker on Ubuntu.
I have not previously used a different solution before Docker on Ubuntu.
I do not have the exact metrics regarding the return on investment because I do not track that. The main return is time-saving, as it provides less setup time, fewer errors, and improved developer productivity.
I do not have a problem with the pricing for Docker on Ubuntu because I do not pay for that; my boss does. I only use the tools.
I never evaluated other options before choosing Docker on Ubuntu as I started with that.
My advice for others looking into using Docker on Ubuntu would be to follow the official documentation and practice with simple projects before using it in more complex environments. Be patient with the learning curve and be confident as you learn by taking baby steps. I would rate this product an 8 overall.
My main use case for Docker on Ubuntu is CI/CD.
I use Docker on Ubuntu to deploy applications.
I am solving business problems with Docker on Ubuntu related to machine learning and machine learning applications.
The best features Docker on Ubuntu offers are containers.
The ease of creating and managing containers stands out for me.
Docker on Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization through CI/CD.
Docker on Ubuntu has benefited my organization by enabling fast deployment.
I don't know how Docker on Ubuntu can be improved.
There is nothing specific I think could be better about Docker on Ubuntu.
I have been using Docker on Ubuntu for two years.
We made a connection switch and are having technical problems.
Docker on Ubuntu has good scalability for my organization.
Docker on Ubuntu customer support is good.
Negative
I measure success with Docker on Ubuntu in my organization with no metrics.
The performance of Docker on Ubuntu for my needs has no metrics.
I would advise others looking into using Docker on Ubuntu to try it with Ubuntu.
I found this interview valuable and have no changes for the future.
I would not like for you to provide a short poem or haiku that will summarize my review.
I have given this review a rating of 9.