Container Fundamentals
This course provides a foundational understanding of containerization technologies, specifically Docker, and its role in building and deploying modern applications. NOTE: This course can be accomplished using Docker or any other container runtime.
Target Audience:
Developers with no prior container experience
IT professionals interested in exploring containerized applications
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of software development concepts
Familiarity with a command-line interface (CLI) is preferred
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Explain the core concepts of containerization and its benefits over traditional deployment methods.
Install and configure Docker on your development machine.
Build and manage Docker images, including Dockerfiles and image registries.
Run containerized applications using Docker commands.
Explore key Docker features like volumes, networks, and linking containers.
Understand the concept of microservices and their role in modern applications.
Gain practical experience deploying a simple microservice application using Docker Compose.
Course Legth: 2 Days
Module 1: Demystifying Containers
Understanding containerization and its advantages over traditional deployment methods
Key concepts: containers, images, registries, container orchestration
Module 2: Docker Installation and Configuration
Installing Docker Desktop or Docker Engine
Configuring Docker settings and verifying installation
Module 3: Building Docker Images
Introduction to Dockerfiles and their structure
Writing basic Dockerfiles for simple applications
Leveraging multi-stage builds for optimized image size
Module 4: Running Docker Containers
Docker commands for running, stopping, and managing containers
Understanding container lifecycles and states
Utilizing Docker options for resource allocation and environment variables
Module 5: Advanced Docker Features
Managing data persistence with Docker volumes
Creating and configuring Docker networks for container communication
Linking containers for inter-service communication
Module 6: Introduction to Microservices
Demystifying the concept of microservices architecture
Benefits and challenges of microservices development
Module 7: Deploying Microservices with Docker Compose
Introduction to Docker Compose for multi-container applications
Defining services and their dependencies in a docker-compose.yml file
Building and running a simple microservice application using Docker Compose