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The Beginner’s Guide to Docker

Gain insights into Docker with Nigel Poulton. Learn about container basics, image creation, and application containerization, and demystify jargon to proficiently deploy Docker in real-world scenarios.

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74 Lessons

3h 45min

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Course Overview

Containers have revolutionized the IT world and it can be hard to know where to start. In this course, Docker Captain Nigel Poulton guides you through the basics all the way to proficiency. You'll learn why we have containers and how they work. You’ll run through the basics like images, the Docker engine, and containers. With the basics out of the way, you'll then containerize an application and learn how to run it. Throughout the course, Nigel will demystify all the jargon and buzzwords. When you're done,...Show More

What You'll Learn

How images and containers work.

Proficiency in Docker for building and managing containers.

Containerizing applications for easy deployment.

Microservices architecture basics

Docker's role in DevOps.

How images and containers work.

Course Content

About the Course

2 Lessons

Get familiar with Docker's role in cloud tech and practical course insights.

Who’s This Course For?

Course Organization

Containers From 30,000 Feet

5 Lessons

Look at the evolution from VMs to containers, emphasizing efficiency, portability, and cloud-native advancements.

Towards Virtual Machines

Hello Containers!

Running Containers

Chapter Summary

Quiz: Containers Overview

Docker and Container-related Standards and Projects

5 Lessons

Examine Docker’s role, its technology, key standards, and pivotal container projects.

Introduction to Docker

The Docker Technology

Chapter Summary

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

Chapter Summary

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

Chapter Summary

Quiz: The Docker Engine

Working with Images

15 Lessons

Tackle managing 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 - The Commands

Chapter Summary

Quiz: Working with Docker Images

Working with Containers

15 Lessons

Master Docker containers by learning their management, commands, debug tools, and lifecycle 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 Lifecycle

Killing a Container’s Main Process

Docker Debug

Self-Healing Containers with Restart Policies

Deleting Images and Containers

Docker Containers - The Commands

Chapter Summary

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 Close 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 - The Commands

Chapter Summary

Quiz: Containerizing an Application

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Look at exciting opportunities in Docker learning, community engagement, and continuous feedback.

Moving Forward

10.

Appendix: Getting Docker

5 Lessons

Explore how 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

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Nigel Poulton

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