Docker Essentials

Welcome to Docker! In this lesson, we will explore the foundational concepts of Docker.

Lesson Structure

Lesson 1 : Introduction to Docker

Explore Docker, a powerful tool for containerization. Understand what Docker is, learn key terminology, and discover how Docker simplifies application development and deployment. An overview of essential Docker terms like images, containers, and orchestration to kickstart your containerization journey.

Lesson 2 : Docker Installation and Setup on Ubuntu

Step-by-step guide to installing Docker on an Ubuntu system. Learn how to configure dependencies, add the Docker repository, and run essential commands to set up Docker.

Lesson 3 : Widely Used Docker Commands

Discover the most frequently used Docker commands that every developer should know. This lesson will enhance your command-line efficiency and Docker management skills or efficient.

Lesson 4: Creating and Running an Ubuntu Image with Docker

Learn how to create a Docker image for Ubuntu and run it. This lesson covers the essential commands and configurations needed to build and execute a Docker container.

Lesson 5: Introduction to Docker Compose

Docker Compose simplifies managing applications by focusing on defining services. Docker Compose orchestrates these applications with a single configuration file, streamlining the setup, management, and deployment of complex services, making development and testing more efficient.

Lesson 6: Basic Docker Compose Workflow

Define services in a docker-compose.yml file, run docker-compose up to start containers, manage services with simple commands, and scale or update applications effortlessly in a consistent environment. Docker Compose simplifies the managememnt and deployment of services, networks, and volumes using a straightforward YAML configuration file for orchestration.

Lesson 7: Quiz on Docker

Test your knowledge with a quiz that covers the key concepts and commands you’ve learned in this chapter. This will help ensure you have a solid understanding of Docker basics.

Lesson 8: Hands-On Practice with Docker

Put your skills to the test with hands-on exercises that reinforce the Docker concepts and commands covered in this chapter. These practices will help solidify your understanding through real-world application.

Moving Forward

• Review the key points from every lesson.
• Prepare for the next lesson by completing any assigned tasks.
• Stay engaged and ready for more learning! Thank you for engaging with this lesson. We look forward to diving deeper in the next session!