I've been using Bitnami for a mix of services like MongoDB and RabbitMQ in my production setup, but the recent shift to a subscription model is causing me to rethink my entire stack. It's frustrating not just because of the increased costs but also because I feel like I'm losing free access that I've relied on for a long time. With Broadcom now managing Bitnami, I'm unsure about its future. For now, I'm moving everything to a local setup, but I really need recommendations for reliable and free community-driven alternatives that can replace Bitnami in the long term. Any suggestions?
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Have you thought about switching to Operators? I recently moved our MongoDB setup to one using the MongoDB Kubernetes Operator. It's working great, and I'm also looking into an operator for RabbitMQ, which is available too!
There's a straightforward method to install it; check out their GitHub docs for guidance on that!
Honestly, I'm baffled why Bitnami was ever the go-to in the first place. I've dealt with someone’s Bitnami WordPress setup, and it was nothing short of confusing! They really need to simplify things.
Back in the day, Bitnami was popular because it offered reliable updates and consistent installation methods, especially for RabbitMQ. It was easy to find and set up, which made it a big hit before containerization took over.
It's true! Bitnami provided a great way to package applications consistently. Many Linux users stick to their distro's package managers for similar reasons.
You may want to check out this article that explains the end of free container images from Bitnami. It has some insightful points about potential alternatives and discusses Broadcom's approach to monetizing things. Worth a read!
I completely understand your frustration with Broadcom. I switched my MongoDB setup to min.io recently, and it’s been great as a free alternative. Community support is solid as well!
How did you install the operator? I was using the Bitnami Helm Chart before!