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Understand what is a container and how to use Docker as a container platform
Learn to create and access a Docker container using an image from Docker Hub
Learn to create customized Docker images and share it in Docker Hub
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Bash (Unix Shell)
Linux File Systems
Docker (Software)
containerisation
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Install Docker in an Ubuntu 18.04 system and run a container from the Docker Hub.
Accessing a container and running a command on a running container
Creation of a Docker Hub account
Creation of a simple customised Docker image
Sharing of our customised Docker image in Docker Hub
Creation of a complex customised Docker image
Your workspace is a cloud desktop right in your browser, no download required
In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step
by JY
Feb 12, 2023Very clear instructions and good practices designed.
by RR
Sep 4, 2021Good for knowing basic commands and operations of docker.
by SS
Jun 21, 2021This course is easy to follow and very helpful in getting started with Docker. The instructor did a fantastic job in explaining the details.
by CB
Feb 18, 2021This course is really helpful in getting started with using Docker. The instructor does a great job explaining what is going on in a stepwise fashion.
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