Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals

Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals

This course is part of Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Exam Prep Specialization

Instructor: LearnKartS

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

42 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand containers and microservices architecture
Understand Docker architecture, setup, and real-world use cases
Learn container orchestration with Docker Swarm and Kubernetes
Gain hands-on experience with Docker, Docker Compose, and container deployment

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Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

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Embrace the potential of contemporary application deployment with Container and Container Orchestration Fundamentals, a practical course that is in accordance with the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) exam.

This course is designed for software professionals, DevOps engineers, and developers. It provides training on the creation, deployment, and management of containerized applications in real-world scenarios. Begin by learning the fundamentals—microservices, virtualization, and containerization. Learn how to install Docker, build and deploy containers, and set up container networking. Then go a step further by exploring orchestration tools such as Docker Swarm and Kubernetes. You'll also learn about key Kubernetes concepts, including Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments, and Services, through hands-on demonstrations and real-world applications. This course is designed to be extremely engaging, with videos, guided labs, and knowledge assessments to help you gain competence and confidence. By the end, you will not only grasp container orchestration but also be ready to take the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer exam and succeed in a cloud-native world. Enroll today to develop your DevOps and Kubernetes skills.

This module explores microservices and containerization, covering topics like their significance, Docker and Kubernetes. By the end of the module, learners will understand and deploy advanced containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.

What's included

12 videos1 reading4 assignments

12 videos Total 67 minutes

Course Introduction 3 minutes
Microservices 7 minutes
Need for Microservices 5 minutes
Virtualization 5 minutes
Containers 7 minutes
Docker 3 minutes
Use Cases of Docker 10 minutes
Concept of Containerization 6 minutes
Docker Architecture 10 minutes
Docker as a Prerequisite for Kubernetes 3 minutes
Docker vs. Virtualization 2 minutes
Kubernetes 6 minutes

1 reading Total 4 minutes

Monolithic vs. Microservices 4 minutes

4 assignments Total 54 minutes

Microservices Architecture 9 minutes
Evaluating Docker and Containers 12 minutes
Advanced Containerization Solutions 15 minutes
Microservices and Containerization 18 minutes

This module covers Docker basics including installation and container management, and advanced topics like orchestration with Docker Swarm and Kubernetes. By the end of this module, learners will gain proficiency in deploying, managing, and orchestrating containers.