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Docker training for Beginners

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master Docker setup and container creation across development environments

  • Build and deploy applications using Dockerfiles, Compose, and Swarm

  • Execute core Docker CLI commands for managing containers and networks

  • Compare Docker with Kubernetes and VMs for optimal infrastructure decisions

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Assessments

7 assignments

Taught in English

There are 2 modules in this course

This comprehensive course on Docker Fundamentals equips you with the skills to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker. Begin by understanding the core concepts of Docker, its installation on Windows, and the architecture of containers. Learn to create and manage containers, use Docker Compose and Docker Swarm for orchestration, and write Dockerfiles to automate deployments. Progress to hands-on experience with Docker CLI commands, networking, and real-world comparisons between Docker, Kubernetes, and virtual machines for optimized DevOps workflows.

To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of system administration, software development, and command-line tools. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Explain Docker architecture and create containerized applications - Automate builds using Dockerfiles and deploy with Compose and Swarm - Use Docker commands and networking to manage real-world environments - Compare Docker with Kubernetes and virtual machines for DevOps efficiency Ideal for DevOps engineers, system administrators, and software developers.

Master containerization with this Docker Fundamentals module. Start with the basics, understand what Docker is and how to install it on Windows. Learn to create containers, explore advanced Docker concepts, and use Docker Compose and Docker Swarm for orchestration. Get hands-on with Dockerfile creation and demos to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications efficiently.

What's included

9 videos1 reading4 assignments

9 videos•Total 93 minutes
  • What is Docker?•11 minutes
  • Docker Installation in Windows 10•4 minutes
  • Advanced Concepts in Docker•13 minutes
  • What is Docker Container?•8 minutes
  • How to create a Docker Container?•13 minutes
  • What is Docker Swarm?•13 minutes
  • Docker Compose•15 minutes
  • What is Dockerfile?•9 minutes
  • Dockerfile Demo•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Course Syllabus•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 85 minutes
  • Quiz on Understanding Docker•15 minutes
  • Quiz on Docker Concepts•15 minutes
  • Quiz on Docker Features and Components•15 minutes
  • Assessment for Docker Fundamentals•40 minutes

Get hands-on with Docker commands and real-world application deployment in this advanced module. Learn to build, run, and manage containers using CLI and Dockerfiles. Explore Docker networking concepts through practical demos. Understand key differences between Docker and Kubernetes, and compare Docker with traditional virtual machines for optimized DevOps workflows.

What's included

10 videos3 assignments

10 videos•Total 102 minutes
  • Docker Commands - Part 1•12 minutes
  • Docker Commands - Part 2•14 minutes
  • Docker Commands - Part 3•13 minutes
  • Docker Commands - Part 4•4 minutes
  • Dockerizing an application•10 minutes
  • Outline of Our Docker File•11 minutes
  • What is Docker Networking?•14 minutes
  • Demo - Docker Networking•7 minutes
  • Kubernetes vs. Docker•7 minutes
  • Docker vs. Virtual Machine•12 minutes
3 assignments•Total 65 minutes
  • Quiz on Working with Docker Commands and Applications•10 minutes
  • Quiz on Docker Networking and Comparisons•15 minutes
  • Assessment for Hands-on Docker and Advanced Comparisons•40 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, Docker is beginner-friendly and a great way to learn modern app deployment using containers.

Start with the basics of containerization, install Docker Desktop, and follow hands-on tutorials or beginner courses.

You can grasp Docker fundamentals in 1–2 weeks with consistent practice and hands-on projects.

Absolutely! Docker helps package ML environments, ensuring reproducibility and easier deployment across systems.

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