Docker training for Beginners

Docker training for Beginners

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

Access provided by Assam down town University

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master Docker setup and container creation across development environments
Build and deploy applications using Dockerfiles, Compose, and Swarm
Execute core Docker CLI commands for managing containers and networks
Compare Docker with Kubernetes and VMs for optimal infrastructure decisions

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

This comprehensive course on Docker Fundamentals equips you with the skills to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker. Begin by understanding the core concepts of Docker, its installation on Windows, and the architecture of containers. Learn to create and manage containers, use Docker Compose and Docker Swarm for orchestration, and write Dockerfiles to automate deployments. Progress to hands-on experience with Docker CLI commands, networking, and real-world comparisons between Docker, Kubernetes, and virtual machines for optimized DevOps workflows.

To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of system administration, software development, and command-line tools. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Explain Docker architecture and create containerized applications - Automate builds using Dockerfiles and deploy with Compose and Swarm - Use Docker commands and networking to manage real-world environments - Compare Docker with Kubernetes and virtual machines for DevOps efficiency Ideal for DevOps engineers, system administrators, and software developers.

Master containerization with this Docker Fundamentals module. Start with the basics, understand what Docker is and how to install it on Windows. Learn to create containers, explore advanced Docker concepts, and use Docker Compose and Docker Swarm for orchestration. Get hands-on with Dockerfile creation and demos to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications efficiently.

What's included

9 videos1 reading4 assignments

9 videos Total 93 minutes

What is Docker? 11 minutes
Docker Installation in Windows 10 4 minutes
Advanced Concepts in Docker 13 minutes
What is Docker Container? 8 minutes
How to create a Docker Container? 13 minutes
What is Docker Swarm? 13 minutes
Docker Compose 15 minutes
What is Dockerfile? 9 minutes
Dockerfile Demo 8 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Course Syllabus 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 85 minutes

Quiz on Understanding Docker 15 minutes
Quiz on Docker Concepts 15 minutes
Quiz on Docker Features and Components 15 minutes
Assessment for Docker Fundamentals 40 minutes

Get hands-on with Docker commands and real-world application deployment in this advanced module. Learn to build, run, and manage containers using CLI and Dockerfiles. Explore Docker networking concepts through practical demos. Understand key differences between Docker and Kubernetes, and compare Docker with traditional virtual machines for optimized DevOps workflows.