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Course Description

Linux containers are changing the way companies think about service development and deployment. Containers play a vital role in the modern data-center, and Docker is leading the way. This Docker training course covers all the core features of Docker including: container creation and management, interacting with Docker hub, using Dockerfile to create and manage custom images, advanced Docker networking (how to safely expose container services to the world, and link containers), the use of Docker volumes to manage persistent data, and Docker Compose to build multi-container applications. Emphasis is placed on best practices and how to secure Docker installations and containers. The course culminates with comprehensive labs where students use Docker, Git, and a continuous integration server to automate the testing of containerized applications.

Many large companies are moving an increasing number of applications to run inside containers. Containers can provide a high level of security while also making maximal use of hardware allowing higher density than traditional VMs. Docker is a dominant force in Linux containers and the core building block for nearly all higher level container management systems. This training will get sysadmins proficient with Docker so that they can immediately be productive as organizations continue to move applications onto containers.

 

Supported Distributions:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
• Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

 

Testimonials:

 

“The experience was complete for me. I like how the training was sequenced - the slides organization, the examples and explanations and then the exercises. Time for exercises and support by the Instructor was great plus answering the questions and going out for answers and coming back with examples as brilliant. I loved how much I refreshed and how I learned and got inspired to improve stuff at work.”  Dec '24

 

“Great instructor, excellent, detailed notes.” Oct '19

 

“The course was very useful to giving me a general understanding of how Docker actually interacts and is used in the company.” Oct '19

 

“I really enjoyed my experience and have learnt valuable information which can be used in my daily role.  An excellent instructor.” Oct '19

 

“A fantastic instructor. Overall, I found the course very interesting and useful. I now look forward to future workplace trainings.” Oct '19

 

“Very extensive course material, all broken down into step by step approaches which was easy to follow with an awesome VM environment providing all the prerequisites. All delivered by a super friendly and very informative instructor.” Oct '19

 

“The instructor was great. Very knowledgeable and able to answer any questions. Very detailed course, presented in an interesting and relaxed manner. Pace of the course was spot-on too.” Oct '19

 

“Very positive experience. A lot of useful practice exercises.” Oct '19

 

“The course was outstanding, beyond my expectation.” Oct '19

 

“I particularly liked the heavy hands on sessions that went on with the training. Other than that, really liked Mark's training style. His experience in the field really shines through.” Feb ‘19

 

‘’Extremely broad knowledge of instructor was very impressive. Timing, labs, execution – everything was really great.’’ Feb ‘19

Course Outline

1. Container Technology Overview

1. Instructor – Docker Demo
2. Application Management Landscape
3. Application Isolation
4. Resource Measurement and Control
5. Container Security
6. OverlayFS Overview
7. Container Security
8. Open Container Initiative
9. Docker Alternatives
10. Docker Ecosystem
11. Docker Ecosystem (cont.)

Lab Tasks

1. Container Concepts runC
2. Container Concepts Systemd

2. Installing Docker

1. Installing Docker
2. Docker Architecture
3. Starting the Docker Daemon
4. Docker Daemon Configuration
5. Docker Control Socket
6. Enabling TLS for Docker
7. Validating Docker Install

Lab Tasks

1. Installing Docker
2. Protecting Docker with TLS

3. Managing Containers

1. Creating a New Container
2. Listing Containers
3. Managing Container Resources
4. Running Commands in an Existing Container
5. Interacting with a Running Container
6. Stopping, Starting, and Removing Containers
7. Copying files in/out of Containers
8. Inspecting and Updating Containers
9. Docker Output Filtering & Formatting

Lab Tasks

1. Managing Containers
2. Configure a docker container to start at boot.

4. Managing Images

1. Docker Images
2. Listing and Removing Images
3. Searching for Images
4. Downloading Images
5. Uploading Images
6. Export/Import Images
7. Save/Load Images
8. Committing Changes

Lab Tasks

1. Docker Images
2. Docker Platform Images

5. Creating Images with Dockerfile

1. Dockerfile
2. Caching
3. docker image build
4. Dockerfile Instructions
5. ENV and WORKDIR
6. Running Commands
7. Getting Files into the Image
8. Defining Container Executable
9. HEALTHCHECK
10. Best Practices
11. Multi-Stage builds with Dockerfile

Lab Tasks

1. Dockerfile Fundamentals
2. Optimizing Image Build Size
3. Image Builds and Caching

6. Docker Volumes

1. Volume Concepts
2. The docker volume Command
3. Creating and Using Internal Volumes
4. Internal Volume Drivers
5. Removing Volumes
6. Creating and Using External Volumes
7. SELinux Considerations
8. Mapping Devices

Lab Tasks

1. Docker Internal Volumes
2. Docker External Volumes

7. Docker Compose/Swarm

1. Writing YAML Files
2. Concepts
3. Compose CLI
4. Defining a Service Set
5. Compose Versions
6. Docker Engine Swarm Mode
7. Docker Swarm Terms
8. Docker Swarm Command Overview
9. Creating a Swarm
10. Creating Services
11. Creating Secrets
12. Stack Files
13. Stack Command
14. Swarm Placements
15. Swarm Resource Limits & Reservations
16. Swarm Networking
17. Swarm Networking Troubleshooting

Lab Tasks

1. Docker Compose
2. Docker Engine Swarm Mode

8. Docker Networking

1. Overview
2. Data-Link Layer Details
3. Network Layer Details
4. Hostnames and DNS
5. Service Reachability
6. Container to Container Communication
7. Container to Container: Links (deprecated)
8. Container to Container: Private Network
9. Managing Private Networks
10. Remote Host to Container

Lab Tasks

1. Docker Networking
2. Exposing Ports
3. Docker Networking

9. Docker Logging

1. Docker Logging
2. Docker Logging with json-file and journald
3. Docker Logging with syslog
4. Docker Logging with Graylog or Logstash
5. Docker Logging with Fluentd
6. Docker Logging with Amazon or Google
7. Docker Logging with Splunk

Lab Tasks

1. Logging to syslog

A. Docker Registry Lab Tasks

1. Docker Registry
2. Docker Registry (secured)
3. Docker Content Trust

 

Recent Testimonials

“The experience was complete for me. I like how the training was sequenced - the slides organization, the examples and explanations and then the exercises. Time for exercises and support by the Instructor was great plus answering the questions and going out for answers and coming back with examples was brilliant. I loved how much I refreshed and how I learned and got inspired to improve stuff at work.”  Live Online Dec 2024

 

 

 

Learning Path

There are a number of courses which you can attend on completion of our Docker course. Perhaps have a look in the following categories on our website. You can contact us at any time to discuss your exact business needs.

• Kubernetes Administration Certification
• Using Docker and Kubernetes in Production
• Kubernetes for App Developers
• Architecting Microservices with Kubernetes Docker and Continuous Integration
• Docker and Kubernetes Development

Ways to Attend

• Attend a public course, if there is one available. Please check our schedule, or register your interest in joining a course in your area.
• Private onsite Team training also available, please contact us to discuss. We can customise this course to suit your business requirements.