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Deis: Open Source PaaS based on Docker, Chef, and Heroku Buildpacks

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Re: Deis: Open Source PaaS based on Docker, Chef, and Heroku Buildpacks

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Post by gabrtv »

Gabriel Monroy here, creator of the Deis project. I'll be answering questions here and on Twitter (@gabrtv). I want to give a big shout out to the Docker crew for their support.

I should also mention the release notes (which explain what's next) can be found here: http://deis.io/deis-0-0-5-public-beta/

Re: Deis: Open Source PaaS based on Docker, Chef, and Heroku Buildpacks

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Post by kylek »

gabrtv wrote: post #2

Gabriel Monroy here, creator of the Deis project. I'll be answering questions here and on Twitter (@gabrtv). I want to give a big shout out to the Docker crew for their support. I should also mention the release notes (which explain what's next) can be found here: http://deis.io/deis-0-0-5-public-beta/

Hi Gabriel, how will this compare to the other Docker-PaaS projects going on? (Flynn, Dokku). I see the inclusion of Chef as a major feature?

Re: Deis: Open Source PaaS based on Docker, Chef, and Heroku Buildpacks

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Post by gabrtv »

kylek wrote: post #3
gabrtv wrote: post #2

Gabriel Monroy here, creator of the Deis project. I'll be answering questions here and on Twitter (@gabrtv). I want to give a big shout out to the Docker crew for their support. I should also mention the release notes (which explain what's next) can be found here: http://deis.io/deis-0-0-5-public-beta/

Hi Gabriel, how will this compare to the other Docker-PaaS projects going on? (Flynn, Dokku). I see the inclusion of Chef as a major feature?

Well firstly, I believe we're the first distributed Docker-based PaaS to be released. We are using Buildstep for Heroku Buildpack integration, which is part of Dokku. And we've been talking with the Flynn crew about how we can create more reusable components for the Docker PaaS community.

Our use of Chef is reflective of a larger design decision to work with DevOps tools that are already in widespread use.

Re: Deis: Open Source PaaS based on Docker, Chef, and Heroku Buildpacks

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Post by shykes »

gabrtv wrote: post #6
kylek wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hi Gabriel, how will this compare to the other Docker-PaaS projects going on? (Flynn, Dokku). I see the inclusion of Chef as a major feature?

Well firstly, I believe we're the first distributed Docker-based PaaS to be released. We are using Buildstep for Heroku Buildpack integration, which is part of Dokku. And we've been talking with the Flynn crew about how we can create more reusable components for the Docker PaaS community. Our use of Chef is reflective of a larger design decision to work with DevOps tools that are already in widespread use.

Speaking on behalf of the Docker project, I am very glad that the two first PaaS projects built on Docker happen to be led by Jeff, Daniel and Jonathan (for Flynn) and Gabriel's crew (for Deis). They are all active and helpful Docker contributor who "get" the importance of interoperability between Docker projects. They have pledged to play nice with each other by focusing on reusable components which will benefit the entire Docker community.

So for that, thank you! I hope more people follow your example and remember open-source is not a zero-sum game.

Re: Deis: Open Source PaaS based on Docker, Chef, and Heroku Buildpacks

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Post by gabrtv »

alperakgun wrote: post #8

is there a public paas deis server where i can deploy some test apps? or do u or does anyone plan a commercial heroku or dotcloud clone?

Deis is designed for running your own PaaS. You can use public or private clouds, but we still require you run your own controller.

If you're looking for a public PaaS solution, we recommend you take a look at dotCloud or Heroku.

With regard to a commercial offering, OpDemand (the company behind Deis) plans on offering paid support and professional services for Deis deployments once the project reaches stability.

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