Course Content

Section 1: Docker Introduction

  • What is Containerization and Why Docker?
  • Docker Architecture and Components
  • Installing Docker on Different Platforms
  • Docker Desktop and Docker Engine
  • Docker Hub and Container Registries

Section 2: Docker Images

  • Understanding Docker Images
  • Creating Custom Images
  • Image Layers and Optimization
  • Tagging and Versioning Images
  • Image Security Best Practices

Section 3: Docker Containers

  • Running Containers from Images
  • Container Lifecycle Management
  • Container Resource Limits
  • Container Logging and Monitoring
  • Container Debugging Techniques

Section 4: Docker File

  • Dockerfile Syntax and Instructions
  • Best Practices for Writing Dockerfiles
  • Multi-stage Builds
  • Dockerfile Security Considerations
  • Building Efficient Images

Section 5: Docker Compose

  • Introduction to Docker Compose
  • Compose File Structure (docker-compose.yml)
  • Multi-container Applications
  • Networking Between Containers
  • Environment Variables and Configuration

Section 6: Docker Networking

  • Docker Network Types (Bridge, Host, Overlay)
  • Custom Network Creation
  • Container Communication
  • Network Security and Isolation
  • Service Discovery

Section 7: Docker Swarm

  • Introduction to Docker Swarm
  • Creating and Managing Swarm Clusters
  • Services and Stacks
  • Load Balancing and Scaling
  • Swarm Security and Best Practices

Section 8: Kubernetes Fundamentals

  • Kubernetes Architecture Overview
  • Pods, Nodes, and Clusters
  • Kubectl Command Line Tool
  • Kubernetes Objects and Resources
  • Namespaces and Context Management

Section 9: Kubernetes Workloads

  • Deployments and ReplicaSets
  • Services and Ingress
  • ConfigMaps and Secrets
  • Persistent Volumes and Claims
  • Jobs and CronJobs

Section 10: Kubernetes Advanced Topics

  • Helm Package Manager
  • Kubernetes Security
  • Monitoring and Logging
  • Cluster Administration
  • Troubleshooting Kubernetes

Kubernetes Certifications

  • CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator): Validates skills to perform Kubernetes cluster administration tasks
  • CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer): Focuses on designing, building, and deploying cloud-native applications
  • Exam Registration: Register for CKA | Register for CKAD
  • Reference Material: GitHub Repository
  • Hands-on Labs and Practice Exams