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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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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5 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

5 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Containers break in production when teams build without a system. This course gives your team that system.

It covers Docker, Kubernetes, Docker Compose: all in one path. Here is what your team will build: • Docker Image & Container Operations Build and run Docker containers. Manage images, volumes, and networking across the full container lifecycle. • Kubernetes Cluster Deployment & Scaling Deploy on Kubernetes using pods, services, & deployments. Scale and evaluate cluster architecture for production. • Multi-Container Management with Docker Compose Orchestrate multi-container applications with Docker Compose. Manage service dependencies, networking, and persistent storage. Ideal for DevOps engineers, system administrators, cloud architects, platform engineers, and developers with foundational Linux experience. LearnKartS has built 160+ courses that have shaped 215,000+ careers on Coursera. Build container-ready expertise for your team now.

This module introduces microservices architecture and explains why containers are essential in modern application development. It also covers virtualization, Docker basics, and real-world container use cases.

What's included

7 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module explains containerization concepts in depth and introduces Docker architecture and its relationship with Kubernetes. It also compares Docker with virtualization and highlights Kubernetes fundamentals.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module focuses on installing Docker on Ubuntu using different methods including repositories, packages, and automated scripts. It helps learners set up a working Docker environment from scratch.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment

5 videosTotal 10 minutes

Container on Docker Host2 minutes
Docker Installation on Ubuntu2 minutes
Docker Installation on Ubuntu Using Docker Repository4 minutes
Docker Installation on Ubuntu Using Package1 minute
Docker Installation on Ubuntu Using Automated Scripts2 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Cheat Sheet: Docker Installation Commands and Methods10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 12 minutes

Docker Installation and Setup12 minutes

This module covers container lifecycle operations such as creating, listing, starting, stopping, and naming containers. It also introduces Docker networking and container management practices.

What's included

7 videos1 reading1 assignment

7 videosTotal 39 minutes

Container Deployment2 minutes
Working with Docker Container3 minutes
List Docker Container5 minutes
Start or Stop or Exit Containers3 minutes
Naming Containers3 minutes
Docker Networks11 minutes
DEMO: Docker Container Management13 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Mind Map: Docker Networking and Container Communication10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 12 minutes

Container Management and Networking12 minutes

This module explores container orchestration using Docker Swarm, Kubernetes architecture basics, and Docker Compose. It also includes multi-container deployments, logs, and web application deployment concepts.