Introduction to Docker and Containers

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Introduction to Docker and Containers

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand how and why Docker is essential to software development and deployment.
Learn the difference between containers and VMs and why containers are the preferred option.
Professionally dockerize your applications and add features to them.
Run docker containers smoothly and seamlessly.
Maximize usage and minimize errors by avoiding the dependency hell problem via docker containers.

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Docker containers have become the most common part of the process of packaging up and deploying applications. Large-scale technology giants such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft rely on them so developers need to understand how to use containers.

A Docker container is a lightweight, standalone, executable package of software that includes everything needed to run an application: code, runtime, system tools, system libraries and settings. Docker streamlines the development lifecycle by allowing developers to work in standardized environments using local containers which provide your applications and services. Containers are great for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows. In this course, Noureddin introduces Docker and containerization technology, why it is useful, and what the clear benefits are. He covers how to install Docker, how to run containers successfully, and how to professionally containerize applications with Dockerfile. This course offers a glimpse into real-world applications to show how the containerization and deployment process work.

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to Docker and containerization. Learners explore the fundamentals of containers, Docker installation, and running containers. The module covers key concepts such as Docker images, Docker Hub, and the differences between containers and images. Practical skills are developed through lessons on Dockerizing applications, working with Dockerfiles and volumes, and building real-world projects in Python, JavaScript, and R. The module concludes with multi-container applications using Docker-Compose, equipping learners with the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently use Docker in real-world scenarios.

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43 videos9 assignments

43 videosTotal 306 minutes

Introduction3 minutes
Learning objectives0 minutes
Learn what Docker is and what Containers are9 minutes
Review the Dependency Problem before and after Docker6 minutes
Compare Containers with Virtual Machines10 minutes
Find out why Containerization has become popular9 minutes
Use Docker for microservices and reproducibility10 minutes
Learning objectives0 minutes
Learn the Docker Architecture9 minutes
Perform Docker Installation on MacOS10 minutes
Docker Installation on Windows8 minutes
Docker Installation on Linux6 minutes
Learning objectives0 minutes
Run your first Docker Containers11 minutes
Run your Docker Containers in the background12 minutes
Learn Docker Container networking6 minutes
Create a Docker-Hub account5 minutes
Learning objectives0 minutes
Understand the difference between Docker Containers and images9 minutes
Search for Docker images on Docker-Hub7 minutes
Learn the difference between Docker-Hub’s root namespace and user namespace5 minutes
Learn about self-hosted namespace4 minutes
Learning objectives0 minutes
Develop an understanding of how to create Docker images6 minutes
Create a Docker image interactively11 minutes
Learn the structure of a Dockerfile7 minutes
Create a Dockerfile to automatically create a Docker image13 minutes
Learning objectives1 minute
Learn and use Essential Dockerfile instructions12 minutes
Learn and use Docker Volumes for permanent data storage9 minutes
Learn more useful Docker commands and Dockerfile instructions12 minutes
Learning objectives0 minutes
Dockerize a Python Machine Learning Application9 minutes
Dockerize a Javascript Web Application9 minutes
Dockerize an R Application7 minutes
Learn Windows Containers7 minutes
Learning objectives0 minutes
Overview of Docker-Compose and Docker Networking8 minutes
Develop an Understanding of Docker-Compose’s YAML Configuration4 minutes
Learn how to create a Service5 minutes
Learn how to Work with Environment Variables, Scaling and Replicas14 minutes
Create a Real-World Example with Docker-Compose11 minutes
Course Summary2 minutes

9 assignmentsTotal 270 minutes

Background on Docker and Containers Quiz30 minutes
Docker Installation Quiz30 minutes
Docker Containers Quiz30 minutes
Docker Containers Versus Images Quiz30 minutes
How to Dockerize Applications (Create Your Own Docker Images) Quiz30 minutes
Learn Docker Volumes and More on Dockerfile Quiz30 minutes
Create Real-World Docker Applications Quiz30 minutes
Run Multi-Container Apps with Docker-Compose Quiz30 minutes
End of Course Assessment30 minutes

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