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Docker Guide for Beginners

Name: Docker Guide for Beginners
Price: 59 USD
Rating: 4.63 (158 reviews)
Author: Nigel Poulton

In this course, you’ll learn about containers, creating images, containerizing applications, and effectively deploying Docker in real-world scenarios.

4.6

74 lessons

3h 45min

Created by Nigel Poulton

What's included

74 lessons across 10 modules
7 quizzes with instant feedback
AI Tutor on every lesson

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What You'll Learn

Basic understanding of how images and containers work
Proficiency in Docker for building and managing containers
Hands-on experience containerizing applications for easy deployment
Understanding of microservices architecture basics
Knowledge of Docker’s role in DevOps

Learning Roadmap

74 Lessons7 Quizzes

About the Course

Get familiar with Docker’s role in cloud tech and gain practical course insights.

Who Is This Course For?

Course Organization

An Overview of Containers

Explore the evolution from VMs to containers, emphasizing efficiency, portability, and cloud-native advancements.

Towards Virtual Machines

Hello Containers!

Running Containers

Summary: Containers

Quiz: Containers Overview

Docker and Container-Related Standards and Projects

5 Lessons

Examine Docker’s role, technology, key standards, and pivotal container projects.

The Big Picture

8 Lessons

Explore Docker’s core concepts, from installation and image creation to container management and application deployment.

The Docker Engine

6 Lessons

Take a closer look at the modular components and architecture of the Docker Engine.

Working with Images

15 Lessons

Learn to manage Docker images, including creation, pulling, storage, tagging, security, and multi-architecture support.

Working with Containers

15 Lessons

Master Docker containers by understanding their management, commands, debug tools, and life cycle practices.

Containerizing an Application

12 Lessons

Sharpen your skills in containerizing applications using Docker, from writing Dockerfiles to multi-stage builds.

Conclusion

Explore opportunities in Docker learning, community engagement, and continuous improvement through feedback.

Moving Forward

10.

Appendix: Getting Docker

5 Lessons

Learn to install Docker on diverse platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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About this course

WHY I WROTE THIS COURSE

Containers have revolutionized the IT world, making it difficult to know where to begin. This course will take you from basics to proficiency step by step. You’ll start by learning the basics of containers and how they work. Then, you’ll explore key concepts like images and the Docker engine. With the basics out of the way, you’ll learn how to containerize and run an application. After completing this course, you’ll be ready to use Docker in the real world.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nigel Poulton

Nigel is a Kubernetes and Docker Video Trainer extraordinaire, a popular Author and highly sought-after Public Speaker at tech conferences around the world.

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