Working with Containers: Docker & Docker Compose

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.

Beginner

49 Lessons

Certificate of Completion

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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This course includes

16 Playgrounds

5 Quizzes

This course includes

16 Playgrounds

5 Quizzes

Course Overview

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. I...Show More

Course Content

Introduction to Course

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

Course Objective

Why Docker?

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

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

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

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-Compose

7 Lessons

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

Exposure to Docker Swarm

9 Lessons

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

Bonus Section

2 Lessons

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

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Take your Docker skills to the next level, and make yourself more in-demand. Gain the skills and hands-on experience you'll need to excel in any DevOps role.

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Master Docker and Kubernetes fast. Gain in-demand DevOps skills like at-scale application deployment, live-updates, and containerization.

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