Intensive Docker

Beginner | 9+HR

This introductory course covers the basics of using containers for microservices and traditional applications. Perfect for anyone just getting started with Docker.

This course is part of the Intensive Docker & Kubernetes Track.

Not sold separately. View our pricing below.

Course Introduction

This course will help you establish foundational concepts of Docker & containers. You’ll complete labs and assignments that will help you become productive at designing, packaging, deploying and operating modern applications.

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Pricing

$499

This course is part of the Intensive Docker & Kubernetes track. Not sold separately.

Please Note: All of our bundles are for a one-year subscription.

At the end of the subscription period, your membership does not automatically renew.

Requirements:

Should be comfortable using the command line
Docker installed on your machine
No prior experience with containers necessary

Course Outline

Getting Started

1.1 - The "Why" of Containers

1.2 - Setting Up Our Environment

1.3 - Running Our First Containers

1.4 - Background Containers

Building Container Images

2.1 - Images, Layers & Containers Images

2.2 - Building Images Interactively

2.3 - Writing Our First Dockerfile

2.4 - Using CMD & Entrypoint

Optimizing Container Images

3.1 - Copying Files During The Build

3.2.1 - Exercise: Writing Docker Files

3.2.2 - Solution: Writing Docker Files

3.3 - Reducing Image Sizes

3.4 - Multi-Stage Builds

3.5 - Publishing Images to the Docker Hub

3.6 - Tips for Efficient Docker Files

3.7 - Dockerfile Examples

3.8.1 - Exercise: Writing Better Docker Files

3.8.2 - Solution: Writing Better Docker Files

Managing Containers

04.1 - Naming & Inspecting Containers

04.2 - Labels

4.3 - Getting Inside A Container

4.4 - Limiting Resources

Container Networking

5.1 - Container Networking Basics

5.2 - Container Networking Drivers

5.3 - The Container Network Model

5.4 - Service Discovery With Containers

5.5 - Ambasadors

Local Development With Compose

6.1 - Local Development Workflow With Compose

6.2 - Windows Containers

6.3 - Working With Volumes

6.4 - Compose For Development Stacks

6.5.1 - Exercise: Writing A Compose File

6.5.2 - Solution: Writing A Compose File

Preparing For Production

7.1 - Advanced Docker Files

7.2 - Application Configuration

7.3 - Logging

Container Orchestration

8.1 - Orchestration Overviewxs

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FAQ

What is included in my bundle?

The Intensive Docker Kubernetes Bundle includes all of the following courses:

Intensive Docker
Intensive Kubernetes
Intensive Kubernetes; Advanced Concepts
Intro to KinD
Deep Dive into Kubernetes Networking with CNI
Managing AWS Resources with Terraform

+ Plus Additional Free Content

The High-Performance bundle includes all of the courses listed above, plus the courses in our Ultimate Go bundle.

Note: This includes any new courses added during your subscription year.

Can I buy individual courses?

No, courses are only available as part of a bundle. These courses are designed to sync up with the other courses included in the bundle to give you the best possible experience.

How long do I have access to my courses?

Your subscription is yearly based. You will have a full year to view any of the courses in your bundle along with any new ones released during your subscription year.

What do we mean by self-paced learning?

You are able to view any course, any chapter or any lesson you want in whatever order you want. These courses are designed to compliment each other but if you feel comfortable with a particular lesson you are able to skip ahead.