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

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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.

Containers have revolutionized the IT world, making it difficult to know where to begin. This course will take you from basics t...Show More

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

Basic understanding of how images and containers work

Content

74 Lessons7 Quizzes

About the Course

2 Lessons

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

5 Lessons

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.

Introduction to Docker

The Docker Technology

Summary: Container-related Standards and Projects

Quiz: Docker and Container-related Standards and Projects

The Big Picture

8 Lessons

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

Introduction to DevOps

The Ops Perspective

Docker Images

Managing Containers

Attaching to Running Containers

The Dev Perspective

Summary: Docker in DevOps

Quiz: Docker in DevOps

The Docker Engine

6 Lessons

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

Introduction to the Docker Engine

The Deep Dive

The Influence of the Open Container Initiative (OCI)

Starting a New Container

Summary: Docker Engine

Quiz: The Docker Engine

Working with Images

15 Lessons

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

Introduction to Docker Images

The Deep Dive

Pulling Images

Image Registries

Image Naming and Tagging

Multiple Tags for a Single Image

Images and Layers

Sharing Image Layers

Pulling Images by Digest

Multi-Architecture Images

Vulnerability Scanning with Docker Scout

Deleting Images

Docker Images: Key Commands

Summary: Working with Images

Quiz: Working with Docker Images

Working with Containers

15 Lessons

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

Introduction to Containers

The Deep Dive

Check the Running Docker

Starting a Container

Start Apps Using Container

Connecting to a Container

Container Processes

Managing the Container Life Cycle

Terminating the Main Process of a Container

Docker Debug

Self-Healing Containers with Restart Policies

Deleting Images and Containers

Docker Containers: Key Commands

Summary: Working with Containers

Quiz: Containers

Containerizing an Application

12 Lessons

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

Introduction to Containerization

Containerize a Single-Container Application

Create the Dockerfile

Containerize the Application

Taking a Closer Look at the Docker Image

Moving to Production with Multi-Stage Builds

Buildx, BuildKit, Drivers, and Build Cloud

A Few Good Practices

Clean Up

Containerizing an App: Key Commands

Summary: Containerizing an Application

Quiz: Containerizing an Application

Conclusion

1 Lessons

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.

Docker Installations

Installing Docker Desktop on Windows 10 and 11

Installing Docker Desktop on Mac

Installing Docker on Linux

Summary: Getting Docker

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Course Author:

Nigel Poulton

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