Tanzu Application Catalog

Formerly Bitnami

Bitnami, offered by VMware Application Catalog, has become an invaluable tool for organizations that require efficient management and deployment of various open-source applications. One such organization that works closely with a business chamber uses Bitnami to handle their development needs, including GIT repository and VCS integration tools, reporting services, website for business profiles, CMS, and database management services. As the number of projects increased, the organization sought a solution that would enable faster deployment with minimal errors and provide quick configuration, support, and updating. This is when Bitnami came to the rescue.

With Bitnami, users can easily discover, download, and deploy a wide range of popular open-source applications to a virtual machine without the need for manual installation or configuration. The extensive catalog of applications available includes web servers, databases, content management systems, and more. Developers particularly find Bitnami useful for quickly creating database-driven web applications for prototype or proof of concept purposes. The organization has successfully deployed numerous applications from Bitnami’s catalog, such as PostgreSQL, Apache, Subversion, Apache Spark, InfluxDB, Jupyter Base Notebook, Apache Tomcat, and Jasper Reports. Additionally, Bitnami has been instrumental in providing solutions that simplify application development for different architectural needs.

Furthermore, Bitnami plays a vital role in facilitating fan club services and forums. By utilizing the Discourse server provided by Bitnami, organizations can create a hub for user activity and foster a sense of community among their members. This feature has proven essential for the organization mentioned earlier when their userbase was stolen by another company. Thanks to the ease of migration provided by Bitnami, they were able to recover their userbase successfully.

Overall, users have found Bitnami to be a suitable choice for streamlining production processes and deploying software easily. Its convenience and security features coupled with the ability to audit source codes make it an invaluable asset for organizations looking to simplify their application development and deployment workflows. The Bitnami team has been commended for their excellent support, leading the organization to plan on continuing their usage of Bitnami's services in the foreseeable future.