Training Course – Docker

Course Description:

This intensive 2-day course is crafted to provide a deep dive into Docker, emphasizing hands-on experience. Participants will learn the essentials of Docker, its role in development and deployment, and practical skills for implementing Docker in real-world scenarios.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop in-depth skills in creating, managing, and deploying Docker containers.
• Understand container networking, volumes, and security best practices.
• Learn to integrate Docker into development and deployment workflows.
• Master the use of Docker Compose for multi-container applications.

Potential Career Paths:

• Docker Specialist
• Containerization Engineer
• DevOps Engineer with a focus on Container Technologies
• Cloud Solutions Architect with expertise in Docker

Target Audience:

• Software Engineers
• DevOps Professionals
• Cloud Architects
• IT Professionals seeking practical containerization skills

Prerequisites:

• Basic familiarity with command-line interfaces
• Fundamental understanding of development and deployment processes

Course Duration:

2 Days (8 hours/day)

Course Modules / Syllabi:

Day 1: Docker Fundamentals and Development Integration

Morning Session: Understanding Docker

• Introduction to Containerization and Docker
• Docker Architecture and Components
• Installing and Configuring Docker
• Basic Docker Commands and Container Management

Afternoon Session: Docker for Development

• Building Docker Images: Writing Dockerfiles
• Managing Images and Containers: Practical Exercises
• Networking and Volumes in Docker
• Integrating Docker into Development Workflows
• Hands-On Lab: Setting up a Simple Application with Docker

Day 2: Advanced Docker Usage and Deployment Strategies

Morning Session: Advanced Docker Features

• Advanced Dockerfile Techniques
• Docker Compose: Orchestrating Multi-Container Applications
• Docker Networking Deep Dive
• Managing Data and State with Docker Volumes
• Hands-On Lab: Creating a Multi-Service Application with Docker Compose

Afternoon Session: Docker in Deployment and Scaling

• Docker in CI/CD Pipelines: Automation and Best Practices
• Introduction to Container Orchestration: Docker Swarm and Kubernetes Overview
• Scaling and Managing Containers in Production
• Security Best Practices in Docker
• Capstone Project: Deploying a Scalable Application Using Docker