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Mastering Docker: Containers, Networking, and Orchestration

Systems & Infrastructure

5 courses

88 practices

12 hours

Dive into the world of Docker, a platform for building, shipping, and running containerized apps. This path covers key concepts like Dockerfiles, networking, and orchestration, giving you hands-on experience with Docker’s tools to manage and deploy applications efficiently.

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Containerization and Orchestration

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Infrastructure as Code

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Docker

Course 1

Docker Images & Containers

5 lessons

20 practices

Master the fundamental concepts of Docker by learning how to run your first container, use external images, and create custom images with Dockerfile. Execute containers with different modes and manage containers effectively, providing the essential foundation for more advanced Docker functionalities.

Course 2

Diving Deeper into Images & Containers

5 lessons

18 practices

Delve into advanced container management, including using interactive mode, deleting images and containers, and efficiency techniques like automatically removing stopped containers and pruning unused resources. Understand file transfer between host and container to enhance your container management skills.

Course 3

Managing Data & Working with Volumes

4 lessons

15 practices

Develop skills in data persistence using Docker volumes, including named and anonymous volumes, and bind mounts for file synchronization between host and container. Master Docker volume commands for listing, inspecting, and removing volumes to ensure comprehensive data management.

Course 4

Networking and Cross-Container Communication

5 lessons

16 practices

Discover how containers communicate with external systems, the host machine, and each other. Learn to manage Docker networks, perform container connectivity operations, and utilize user-defined networks for effective cross-container communication.

Course 5

Multi-Container Orchestration with Docker Compose

5 lessons

19 practices

Gain expertise in Docker Compose for managing multi-container applications by creating and configuring Compose files. Learn to orchestrate services, scale applications, build images, and understand Docker Compose project management to streamline your deployment processes.

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