Docker for Beginners

Docker is an open platform for developers and sysadmins to create, ship, and run distributed applications. After completing this course, you will be able to build any application in any language with the use of any toolchain.

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In this course, we will dissect both the concepts and objectives needed to use Docker effectively. Learners will also uncover how to leverage core features contained within Docker Community Edition (DCE), as well as the additional features offered through Docker Enterprise Edition (DEE). This course will further prepare candidates for the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Exam.

Course Content

Introduction to Microservices

Understanding the difference between Monolithic and Container Applications
Comparing Virtual Machines to Containers
Introduction to Container Engines
Lab: Installing Docker
Lab: Changing Docker Root Directory
Understanding Container Images
Understanding Container Image Registries

Controlling Containers

Exploring Container Images
Lab: Running a Simple Container
Container Running Best Practices
Lab: Running Containers in a Detached Mode
Lab: Accessing Running Containers
Lab: Running Commands in Containers
Lab: Stopping and Removing Containers
Container Restart Policies
Understanding Docker Engine Components

Persisent Data

Understanding Container Storage
Lab: Mounting Persistent Storage on Containers
Lab: Running Database Containers with Persistent Storage

Container Images

Container Image Registries
Lab: Using Skopeo to Copy Container Images Between Registries
Container Image Management
Lab: Performing Routine Container Image Management Operations

Docker Networking

Understanding docker Networking Components
Docker Network Types
Lab: Creating a Custom Docker Network
Lab: Attaching Containers to a Network
Lab: Attaching a Container to Multiple Networks
Lab: Exposing Containers using Port Mapping

Custom Container Images

Understanding Basic Containerfile Instructions
Understanding Advanced Containerfile Instructions
Lab: Creating Container Images from Containerfile
Understanding Image Publishing Process
Lab: Uploading Container Images to Dockerhub

Multi-container Applications with Compose

Compose overview and Use Cases
Understanding Compose Build Process
Benefits and Limitations of Compose
Lab: Installing Docker Compose
Lab: Deploy a multi-container Application in Docker Compose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this training live or pre-recorded?

The training is live instructor led training which is available in classroom as well as online format. We also record every training session which is then uploaded to our student portal.

How will I join the live online training?

The live online training is conducted via the zoom software, we will be providing you with the zoom meeting link to join the training.

How many students are there in a single batch?

On an average one batch will have a maximum of 18 students. We keep smaller batch sizes to promote interaction between the students and the instructor.