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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.

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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

5 Lessons

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

Docker Fundamentals

8 Lessons

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

Automation using Dockerfile

10 Lessons

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

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.

Certificate of Completion

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Developed by MAANG Engineers

ABOUT THIS COURSE

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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Venky A.

Certified Cloud Architect

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Trusted by 2.9 million developers working at companies

Learning Docker and Docker Compose through Educative has been a game-changer for me. The interactive lessons were well-structured, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply. I now feel confident in containerizing applications and managing multi-container environments using Docker Compose. Educative’s hands-on approach enabled me to develop real-world skills, and I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking to enhance their DevOps expertise!

Purnendu Jha

Engineer @ Bosch Global Software

I really enjoyed the course! The content was well-structured, easy to follow, and packed with practical examples. The hands-on exercises helped reinforce key concepts, and the instructors did a great job explaining complex topics in a simple and engaging way. Overall, it was a fantastic learning experience!

Mohanad Gadallah

Software Engineer @ Reefy Micro Finance Enterprise

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