Mastering Docker & Containers - Hands-On Course

Instructor: Mumshad Mannambeth

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3 modules

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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There are 3 modules in this course

Say goodbye to the "it works on my machine" excuse forever. This course provides an immersive look at containerization, the technology that has revolutionized how we package and deploy software. You will learn to deconstruct monolithic applications into lightweight, portable containers that run identically across any environment—from a local laptop to a massive cloud cluster. We focus heavily on the creation and optimization of Docker images, teaching you how to use multi-stage builds to minimize security risks and image sizes.

Beyond single containers, you will master the orchestration of multi-service environments using Docker Compose. We explore the complexities of container networking, volumes for persistent data storage, and the specific configurations needed for Python and database-driven applications. This is not just about running containers; it’s about architecting resilient, cloud-native systems. By the time you complete this course, you will understand how to build portable, immutable infrastructure that serves as the perfect vehicle for modern microservices and high-scale web applications.

Move beyond basic commits. This module covers high-level team workflows, including code reviews via Pull Requests, cleaning up commit histories with Rebase, and handling the inevitable "Merge Conflicts."

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8 videos14 readings1 assignment

8 videosTotal 41 minutes

Course Introduction2 minutes
Solution: Manage Git Pull Requests8 minutes
Solution: Git hard reset5 minutes
Day 31: Git Stash4 minutes
Solution: Git Rebase5 minutes
Solution: Resolve Git Merge Conflicts5 minutes
Solution: Git Hook7 minutes
Solution: Install Docker Packages and Start Docker Service4 minutes

14 readingsTotal 140 minutes

Manage Git Pull Requests10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Manage Git Pull Requests10 minutes
Git hard reset10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Git hard reset10 minutes
Git Stash10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Git Stash10 minutes
Git Rebase10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Git Rebase10 minutes
Resolve Git Merge Conflicts10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Resolve Git Merge Conflicts10 minutes
Git Hook10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Git Hook10 minutes
Install Docker Packages and Start Docker Service10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Install Docker Packages and Start Docker Service10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Advanced Git & Docker30 minutes

Learn the fundamentals of containerization. This module teaches you how to install Docker, run isolated containers, and create your own custom images using Dockerfiles.

What's included

7 videos14 readings1 assignment

7 videosTotal 27 minutes

Day 36: Deploy Nginx Container on Application Server3 minutes
Day 37: Copy File to Docker Container3 minutes
Day 38: Pull Docker Image2 minutes
Day 39: Create a Docker Image From Container3 minutes
Day 40: Docker EXEC Operations6 minutes
Day 41: Write a Docker File6 minutes
Day 42: Create a Docker Network4 minutes

14 readingsTotal 140 minutes

New Reading10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Deploy Nginx Container on Application Server10 minutes
Copy File to Docker Container10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Copy File to Docker Container10 minutes
Pull Docker Image10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Pull Docker Image10 minutes
Create a Docker Image From Container10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Create a Docker Image From Container10 minutes
Docker EXEC Operations10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Docker EXEC Operations10 minutes
Write a Docker File10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Write a Docker File10 minutes
Create a Docker Network10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Create a Docker Network10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Docker Fundamentals30 minutes

Scale your applications. You will learn how to connect containers via networks, map ports for web access, and use Docker Compose for multi-tier apps. Finally, you will take your first steps into Kubernetes.

What's included

7 videos14 readings2 assignments

7 videosTotal 41 minutes

Day 43: Docker Ports Mapping3 minutes
Solution: Write a Docker Compose File6 minutes
Solution: Resolve Dockerfile Issues6 minutes
Solution: Deploy an App on Docker Containers7 minutes
Solution: Docker Python App10 minutes
Solution: Deploy Pods in Kubernetes Cluster5 minutes
Solution: Deploy Applications with Kubernetes Deployments4 minutes

14 readingsTotal 140 minutes

Docker Ports Mapping10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Docker Ports Mapping10 minutes
Write a Docker Compose File10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Write a Docker Compose File10 minutes
Resolve Dockerfile Issues10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Resolve Dockerfile Issues10 minutes
Deploy an App on Docker Containers10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Deploy an App on Docker Containers10 minutes
Docker Python App10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Docker Python App10 minutes
Deploy Pods in Kubernetes Cluster10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Deploy Pods in Kubernetes Cluster10 minutes
Deploy Applications with Kubernetes Deployments10 minutes
Hands-On Lab: Deploy Applications with Kubernetes Deployments10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Assessment - Mastering Docker & Containers30 minutes
Docker & Kubernetes30 minutes

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