What is Docker Enterprise Edition?

Docker EE, on the other hand, is a premium version of CE. Docker EE is an integrated, fully supported, and certified container platform that runs on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), Oracle Linux, Ubuntu, Windows Server 2016, as well as Azure and AWS.

The Docker Enterprise platform business, including products, customers, and employees, has been acquired by Mirantis, inc., effective 13-November-2019. Mirantis delivers Kubernetes on-premises for enterprise-grade container orchestration.

Docker Enterprise enables deploying highly available workloads using either the Docker Kubernetes Service or Docker Swarm.

Docker Enterprise 3.0 Components

Docker Engine Enterprise: The Docker Enterprise platform is the leading container platform for continuous, high-velocity innovation. Docker Enterprise is the only independent container platform.

The Docker Enterprise platform is the leading container platform for continuous, high-velocity innovation. Docker Enterprise is the only independent container platform. Docker UCP: Docker Universal Control Plane (UCP) is the enterprise-grade cluster management solution from Docker. You install it on-premises or in your virtual private cloud, and it helps you manage your Docker cluster and applications through a single interface.

Docker Universal Control Plane (UCP) is the enterprise-grade cluster management solution from Docker. You install it on-premises or in your virtual private cloud, and it helps you manage your Docker cluster and applications through a single interface. Docker DTR: Docker Trusted Registry (DTR) is the enterprise-grade image storage solution from Docker. You install it behind your firewall so that you can securely store and manage the Docker images you use in your applications.

Docker Trusted Registry (DTR) is the enterprise-grade image storage solution from Docker. You install it behind your firewall so that you can securely store and manage the Docker images you use in your applications. Docker Desktop Enterprise: Docker Desktop Enterprise provides local development, testing, and building of Docker applications on Mac and Windows. With work performed locally, developers can leverage a rapid feedback loop before pushing code or Docker images to shared servers / continuous integration infrastructure.

Docker Enterprise 3.0 consists of two separately purchased and licensed products:

Universal Control Plane (UCP) and Docker Trusted Registry (DTR) with Docker Engine — Enterprise: Installed on servers and licensed based on the size of the environment.

— Enterprise: Installed on servers and licensed based on the size of the environment. Docker Desktop Enterprise: Installed on developer workstations and separately licensed addition to the platform.

Docker EE comes with additional features that can help enterprises launch, manage, and secure their containers more efficiently. Docker Enterprise platform features

Docker Kubernetes Service

Docker Swarm Service

Centralized cluster management

Deploy, manage, and monitor

Built-in security and access control

Here’s a summary of what companies can do when using Docker Enterprise Edition:

Gain access to certified Docker images and plugins

View your container clusters in a single pane view

Access controls for cluster and image management

Receive official same-day support from Docker

Run vulnerability scans on your Docker images

Run Docker EE engine with FIPS 140–2 certification

Advanced image and container management, LDAP/AD user integration, and role-based access control (formerly available only through Docker Datacenter, which is now part of the Docker EE plan)

Continuous vulnerability monitoring and Docker Security Scanning (formerly available only through Docker Datacenter, which is now part of the Docker EE plan)

Docker EE is supported by Alibaba, Canonical, HPE, IBM, Microsoft, and by a network of regional partners. Those who want to test Docker EE can download a trial version for free from the official site.