Docker Containerization Made Simple

Master Docker containerization from the ground up. Learn to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications with confidence. The essential foundation for modern software development.

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What You'll Learn

Docker has revolutionized how we build, ship, and run applications. This comprehensive training takes you from containerization basics to production-ready deployments. You'll master Docker fundamentals and gain the skills needed to containerize any application effectively.

  • Understand containerization concepts and Docker architecture
  • Build efficient Docker images using best practices
  • Manage containers, networks, and volumes effectively
  • Create multi-container applications with Docker Compose
  • Implement security best practices for containerized applications
  • Optimize Docker images for size and performance
  • Set up CI/CD pipelines with Docker
  • Deploy containerized applications to production
  • Troubleshoot common Docker issues and performance problems
  • Design container-native application architectures
1

Introduction to Containerization

Understanding the fundamentals of containers and Docker

What are containers and why they matter
Virtual machines vs containers
Docker architecture and components
Installing Docker and setting up the environment
Your first container: Hello World
Docker CLI basics and common commands
2

Working with Docker Images

Creating, managing, and optimizing Docker images

Understanding Docker images and layers
Pulling and pushing images from registries
Writing effective Dockerfiles
Multi-stage builds for optimization
Image tagging and versioning strategies
Best practices for image security and size
3

Container Management

Running and managing Docker containers effectively

Container lifecycle management
Port mapping and networking basics
Environment variables and configuration
Container logs and monitoring
Resource limits and constraints
Container health checks and restart policies
4

Data Management and Volumes

Managing persistent data in containerized applications

Understanding Docker volumes
Bind mounts vs named volumes
Volume drivers and plugins
Data backup and migration strategies
Sharing data between containers
Temporary filesystems and security
5

Docker Networking

Container networking and service communication

Docker networking fundamentals
Bridge, host, and overlay networks
Container-to-container communication
Service discovery patterns
Network security and isolation
Load balancing and proxy configuration
6

Multi-Container Applications

Building complex applications with Docker Compose

Introduction to Docker Compose
Writing docker-compose.yml files
Service dependencies and startup order
Environment-specific configurations
Scaling services with Compose
Development workflows with Compose
7

Production Deployment Patterns

Deploying containerized applications to production

Production deployment strategies
Container orchestration basics
Health checks and monitoring in production
Rolling updates and blue-green deployments
Container registry management
Backup and disaster recovery
8

Security Best Practices

Securing containerized applications and infrastructure

Container security fundamentals
Image vulnerability scanning
Runtime security considerations
Secrets management in containers
User permissions and privilege escalation
Security scanning and compliance
9

Performance Optimization

Optimizing Docker performance and resource usage

Image optimization techniques
Container resource monitoring
Performance tuning strategies
Debugging performance issues
Best practices for production workloads
Cost optimization strategies