Docker Course Outline
Course Title: Mastering Docker: From Beginner to Advanced
Course Duration: 6 Weeks (12 Sessions, 2 Sessions per Week)
Course Objectives
Understand the fundamentals of Docker and containerization.
Learn how to create, manage, and deploy Docker containers.
Gain hands-on experience with Docker Compose, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes.
Explore best practices for Docker security, networking, and storage.
Prepare for real-world Docker usage in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
Week 1: Introduction to Docker and Containerization
Session 1: What is Docker?
Overview of containerization
Docker vs Virtual Machines
Docker architecture: Docker Engine, Images, Containers, Registries
Installing Docker on different platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Session 2: Docker Basics
Running your first container
Docker commands: docker run, docker ps, docker images, docker rm
Understanding Docker images and layers
Pulling and pushing images from Docker Hub
Week 2: Working with Docker Images
Session 3: Creating Custom Docker Images
Writing Dockerfiles
Dockerfile instructions: FROM, RUN, COPY, CMD, ENTRYPOINT, EXPOSE
Building and tagging images
Best practices for optimizing Dockerfiles
Session 4: Managing Docker Images
Image versioning and tagging
Removing unused images and containers
Using Docker Hub and private registries
Introduction to multi-stage builds
Week 3: Docker Networking and Storage
Session 5: Docker Networking
Default Docker networks: bridge, host, none
Creating custom networks
Linking containers and communicating between them
Exposing ports and mapping ports to the host
Session 6: Docker Storage
Docker volumes and bind mounts
Persistent data storage with volumes
Sharing data between containers
Backup and restore strategies for Docker volumes
Week 4: Docker Compose and Multi-Container Applications
Session 7: Introduction to Docker Compose
What is Docker Compose?
Writing docker-compose.yml files
Defining services, networks, and volumes
Starting and stopping multi-container applications
Session 8: Advanced Docker Compose
Environment variables in Docker Compose
Scaling services with Docker Compose
Using Docker Compose for development and testing
Integrating Docker Compose with CI/CD pipelines
Week 5: Docker Orchestration and Advanced Topics
Session 9: Docker Swarm
Introduction to Docker Swarm
Setting up a Swarm cluster
Deploying services in a Swarm
Managing Swarm services and scaling
Session 10: Introduction to Kubernetes
Overview of Kubernetes and its relationship with Docker
Deploying Docker containers on Kubernetes
Basic Kubernetes concepts: Pods, Deployments, Services
Week 6: Docker Security and Best Practices
Session 11: Docker Security
Understanding Docker security risks
Securing Docker daemon and containers
Using Docker Content Trust (DCT)
Scanning images for vulnerabilities
Session 12: Docker Best Practices and Real-World Use Cases
Optimizing Docker performance
Monitoring and logging Docker containers
Using Docker in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
Case studies: Docker in production environments
Additional Resources
Hands-on labs and exercises
Quizzes and assignments
Recommended reading and documentation
Final project: Deploy a multi-container application using Docker Compose or Kubernetes
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of Linux command line
Familiarity with software development and deployment concepts
Target Audience
Developers
DevOps Engineers
System Administrators
IT Professionals
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