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.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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.

On-premises

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

I use Docker on Ubuntu for deploying majorly web applications and scaling them based on the number of users. I store web applications in the form of images. In continuous integration, we can import Docker on Ubuntu images that we develop locally, store them in a Docker on Ubuntu image, and import them in the pipeline so that we do not need to rebuild it again. Before Docker on Ubuntu, deploying things took so much time and space before the cloud deliverables and Docker on Ubuntu. After Docker on Ubuntu, we can run our application in any environment and store it in Docker on Ubuntu with the help of the cloud. The big advantage of Docker on Ubuntu is that we can access our entire application for developing without needing any prerequisites. We can just install Docker on Ubuntu in our system and access the entire application. No extra dependencies and extra libraries need to be installed by using Docker on Ubuntu.

The most valuable feature is that we can store the images in Docker on Ubuntu so that it can be accessible within any environment and any tech stack as a container runtime that we can use in every system available. We can download from it. Docker on Ubuntu is a container environment that allows us to share the resources. For example, with a web application that contains three parts—front end, back end, and middleware—we can use three containers to run them feasibly and interconnect those containers with Docker on Ubuntu networks. We could save more storage space on our local and store the code and our entire application in Docker on Ubuntu, just a simple Docker on Ubuntu image, by building a Docker on Ubuntu image.

A UI experience is lacking. It does not have a proper UI experience. We need to use the command line always when we need to use Docker on Ubuntu. If there is a Docker on Ubuntu UI, it could be better. Additional features in Docker on Ubuntu, like code sharing ability, are absent. Code sharing ability exists in GitHub and other tools, but in Docker on Ubuntu, other users we are sharing with do not have options like edit and update the code. They can just view the code.

I have worked with Docker on Ubuntu for a minimum of two to three months.

Docker on Ubuntu is very stable. There are no security issues. Our application will be live until we stop it and will remain stable.

I worked in the command line with commands. It is okay. Not that easy, but it is fine. We can get accustomed to it if you continuously work on it. In setup, we just need to install Docker on Ubuntu and use it through the command line. It is straightforward and easy. Once we study using Docker on Ubuntu documentation, we will understand it. It is not that hard.

For hosting, I used many free tools like Netlify and Vercel for deploying my applications.

I did not work on customer products, but for the learning part, I used normal daily life web applications that we develop to learn the skill. I did not study entire Docker on Ubuntu and I just started it and worked on it for two to three months on some use cases like deploying and storing my application, storing my entire web application or any Android application. I just studied till that part only. There are far many more things in Docker on Ubuntu to be explored for me. I do not recommend it for freshers. Some built-in experience is needed for learning Docker on Ubuntu, basically any development experience required so that they can understand it easily. For beginners, it is not useful for them, a five to six rating. For the person who has previously experienced in development and other areas, they can start it with a good foundation. I recommend it to them as an eight to nine. My overall rating of Docker on Ubuntu is six out of ten.

Public Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)