Docker Fundamentals: Containerization Essentials

Course Overview

Master the art of containerization with Docker in this intensive 2-day course. Learn to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications from development to production.

What You’ll Learn

Day 1: Docker Basics and Core Concepts

• Introduction to Containerization

  • Containers vs Virtual Machines
  • Docker architecture and components
  • Installation and setup

• Working with Docker Images

  • Understanding Docker images and layers
  • Pulling and managing images from Docker Hub
  • Creating custom images with Dockerfiles
  • Image optimization best practices

• Container Management

  • Running and managing containers
  • Container lifecycle management
  • Networking basics
  • Volume management and data persistence

Day 2: Advanced Docker and Production Deployment

• Docker Compose

  • Multi-container applications
  • Service definitions and dependencies
  • Environment configuration
  • Development vs production configurations

• Docker in Production

  • Security best practices
  • Health checks and monitoring
  • Log management
  • Resource limits and constraints

• Container Orchestration Introduction

  • Introduction to Kubernetes
  • Docker Swarm basics
  • Choosing the right orchestration tool

Prerequisites

• Basic command line experience (Linux/Windows)
• Understanding of software development concepts
• Familiarity with web applications

Hands-on Labs

1. Building Your First Docker Image
2. Creating a Multi-tier Application with Docker Compose
3. Implementing Container Health Checks
4. Setting up a Development Environment with Docker
5. Deploying to Production with Security Best Practices

Who Should Attend

• Software developers
• DevOps engineers
• System administrators
• Technical leads planning containerization strategies