Docker Fundamentals and Best Practices

Course Description:
This Docker fundamentals course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Docker, one of the most popular containerization platforms in the world. You will learn how to create, deploy, and manage containers efficiently, enabling you to streamline application development and deployment processes. This course covers the core concepts, practical skills, and best practices for using Docker in real-world scenarios.

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Prerequisites:

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Docker

1.1 What is Docker?
1.2 History and Significance
1.3 Containers vs. Virtual Machines
1.4 Docker’s Ecosystem: Docker Engine, Docker Hub, Docker Compose, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes

Module 2: Docker Installation and Setup

2.1 Installing Docker on Linux, Windows, and macOS
2.2 Configuring Docker
2.3 Verifying Installation
2.4 Docker Editions: Community vs. Enterprise

Module 3: Working with Containers

3.1 Running Your First Container
3.2 Container Lifecycle: Create, Start, Stop, Pause, and Delete
3.3 Container Inspection and Resource Usage
3.4 Executing Commands in a Container
3.5 Managing Container Networking

Module 4: Creating Custom Docker Images

4.1 Docker Images vs. Containers
4.2 The Dockerfile: Anatomy and Best Practices
4.3 Building Custom Images
4.4 Tagging and Pushing Images to Docker Hub
4.5 Multi-stage Builds

Module 5: Container Orchestration with Docker Compose

5.1 Introduction to Docker Compose
5.2 Defining Services and Networks
5.3 Composing Multi-Container Applications
5.4 Running and Managing Docker Compose
5.5 Environment Variables and Volumes in Compose

Module 6: Docker Storage and Data Management

6.1 Data Storage in Containers
6.2 Volumes vs. Bind Mounts
6.3 Creating and Managing Volumes
6.4 Data Persistence and Backup Strategies

Module 7: Docker Networking

7.1 Docker Network Basics
7.2 Bridge, Host, and Overlay Networks
7.3 Linking Containers
7.4 Custom Network Creation and Management
7.5 Network Security and Isolation

Module 8: Docker Security

8.1 Container Security Best Practices
8.2 Limiting Container Capabilities
8.3 Securing Docker Host
8.4 Docker Content Trust and Image Signing
8.5 Vulnerability Scanning

Module 9: Docker in Development and Continuous Integration

9.1 Developing and Debugging with Docker
9.2 Integrating Docker into CI/CD Pipelines
9.3 Automated Testing with Containers
9.4 Building and Pushing Images as Part of the CI/CD Process

Module 10: Scaling and High Availability with Docker Swarm

10.1 Introduction to Docker Swarm
10.2 Setting Up a Swarm Cluster
10.3 Service Deployment and Scaling
10.4 Rolling Updates and Rollbacks
10.5 Load Balancing with Docker Swarm

Module 11: Introduction to Kubernetes

11.1 Overview of Kubernetes
11.2 Docker and Kubernetes Integration
11.3 Comparing Kubernetes and Docker Swarm

Module 12: Monitoring and Logging

12.1 Docker Container Logs
12.2 Monitoring Container Health
12.3 Using Tools like Prometheus and Grafana

Module 13: Troubleshooting and Best Practices

13.1 Common Docker Issues and Solutions
13.2 Docker Best Practices
13.3 Debugging Containers

Module 14: Case Studies and Real-world Examples

14.1 Case Studies of Docker in Production
14.2 Real-world Examples of Docker Implementation

Module 15: Course Conclusion and Future Trends

15.1 Recap of Key Concepts
15.2 Docker’s Future and Trends
15.3 Certification and Further Learning

Course Assessment:

This Docker course provides a strong foundation for working with containers and prepares you for more advanced topics in container orchestration and deployment. It emphasizes practical skills and real-world use cases, ensuring that students are well-equipped to leverage Docker in their professional roles.