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Gain insights into Docker fundamentals, delve into advanced concepts like database connectivity and Docker Compose, and discover how to monitor and scale services with Docker Swarm.

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Whether you are a DevOps beginner or just a developer who wants to start working with containers, you’re in the right place. Docker is an in-demand technology that you will be exposed to frequently while on the job. Docker is used for setting up, deploying, and running applications, at scale, by containerizing them. More on that later. Docker also provides developers with a consistent environment for product development, and along with Kubernetes, makes managing the development lifecycle a breeze. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Docker such as containers, images, and commands. You’ll then progress to more advanced concepts like connecting to a database container and how to simplify workflows with Docker Compose. At the end, you’ll learn how to monitor clusters and scale Docker services with Swarm.

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49 Lessons5 Quizzes

Introduction to Course

1 Lessons

Get familiar with Docker and Docker Compose for streamlined, efficient app development.

Course Objective

Why Docker?

2 Lessons

Look at Docker's role in consistent environments, efficient deployment, and solving pre-Docker challenges.

Why Should You Use Docker?

Life Before Docker

Getting Started With Docker

5 Lessons

Examine Docker architecture, installation on various OS, and running your first container.

Docker Architecture - Image, Container

Docker Architecture - Client-server

Installation - Windows and Mac OS

Installation - Linux

Hello World in Docker

Docker Fundamentals

8 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of Docker images, containers, commands, data management, and practical exercises.

Layers - Building Blocks in Docker

Docker Run - Accessing Containers

Docker Commit Images

Managing Data for Containers

Docker Commands Lookup Table

Quiz on Docker Fundamentals

Do It Yourself - Exercise

Solution

Automation using Dockerfile

10 Lessons

Dig deeper into automating project setups with Dockerfiles, building images, troubleshooting, and Docker Hub.

App Explanation

Introduction to Python & Flask

Build Your First Docker Image

Running the App Image - Debug and Production Modes

Accessing Application Logs in Docker

Troubleshooting in Docker

Docker Hub - Remote Repository of Images

Quiz on Dockerfile Automation

Do It Yourself - Exercise

Solution

Advance Docker

5 Lessons

Investigate advanced Docker networking, database container setup, linking, and Docker-compose automation.

Introduction to Docker Networks

Running the Database Container

Connecting the DB Container

Quiz on Advance Docker Concepts

Docker-compose in action

Introduction to Docker-Compose

7 Lessons

Master the steps to define and manage multi-service Docker applications with Docker Compose.

Docker-Compose Explanation

Docker-Compose Commands Overview

Working with Multiple Dockerfiles

Environment Variables with Docker-compose

Quiz on Docker Compose Concepts

Do It Yourself - Exercise

Solution

Exposure to Docker Swarm

9 Lessons

Step through managing, scaling, and monitoring containerized applications using Docker Swarm.

Introduction to Docker Swarm

Getting Started with Docker Services

Scaling Services

Monitoring Clusters Using a Visualizer

Automating Deployments Using Docker Stack

Docker Swarm Commands Cheat Sheet

Quiz on Docker Swarm

Do It Yourself - Exercise

Solution

Bonus Section

2 Lessons

Get started with securing Docker environments and deploying Flask apps with Nginx in production.

Docker Security: Vulnerabilities and Best Practices

Flask in Production with Nginx - Microservices

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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Venky A.

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