Docker Training

Docker Training (DOC111)

Course Length: 3 days
Delivery Methods: Available as private class only
Course Overview

In this comprehensive course, participants delve into the world of Docker, the industry-leading containerization platform revolutionizing modern IT infrastructures. This intensive program equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to harness the power of Docker effectively.

Throughout the course, participants explore the core features of Docker, including container creation and management, advanced networking techniques, persistent data management with volumes, and Dockerfile creation for custom image management. Emphasis is placed on best practices for securing Docker installations and containers, ensuring robust and resilient environments.

Hands-on labs provide invaluable practical experience, allowing participants to apply concepts learned in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, learners will be proficient in Docker usage, enabling them to streamline application deployment processes, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation within their organizations.

Whether you're an IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or an organization seeking to optimize your infrastructure, This Docker offers the knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving IT landscape.

Course Benefits
  • Enhanced Knowledge of Container Technology:  Participants gain knowledge about container creation, management, networking, and security, which are essential skills in modern IT environments.
  • Improved Efficiency and Productivity: Learning Docker enables professionals to streamline application deployment processes. By containerizing applications, organizations can achieve greater efficiency, scalability, and portability, leading to faster development cycles and quicker time-to-market for new services and updates.
  • Adoption of Best Practices: The course emphasizes best practices for Docker usage, including container orchestration, security measures, and optimization techniques. Participants learn how to implement these best practices in real-world scenarios, ensuring that Docker environments are robust, secure, and well-optimized.
  • Competitive Advantage: Docker skills are highly valued in the IT industry, particularly in organizations adopting DevOps practices and microservices architectures. By acquiring expertise in Docker, professionals enhance their career prospects and remain competitive in the job market.
  • Preparation for Certification: For individuals seeking formal recognition of their Docker proficiency, completing the GL340 course can serve as valuable preparation for Docker certification exams, such as the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) certification. Certification validates one's skills and can open up additional career opportunities.
  • Hands-on Experience: The course includes practical labs where participants apply Docker concepts in real-world scenarios. Hands-on experience is crucial for solidifying understanding and gaining confidence in using Docker effectively in professional environments.
Course Outline
  1. CONTAINER TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
    1. Application Management Landscape
    2. Application Isolation
    3. Resource Measurement and Control
    4. Container Security
    5. OverlayFS Overview
    6. Container Security
    7. Open Container Initiative
    8. Docker Alternatives
    9. Docker Ecosystem
    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. Legacy 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
  1. APPENDIX - DOCKER REGISTRY LAB TASKS
    1. Docker Registry
    2. Docker Registry (secured)
    3. Docker Content Trust
Class Materials

Each student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.

Class Prerequisites

Experience in the following is required for this DevOps class:

  • Proficiency with the Linux CLI. A broad understanding of Linux system administration.
Live Private Class
  • Private Class for your Team
  • Live training
  • Online or On-location
  • Customizable
  • Expert Instructors
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