Getting Started with Containers
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What you'll learn
Get started with Docker or Podman
Perform daily container management
Create and manage container images
Manage container persistent storage, Manage container networking, Understand the role of container orchestration
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There is 1 module in this course
The course begins with an overview of the basics and key topics of what containers are and goes in depth of what working with containers entail. Each lesson provides detailed training followed by a hands-on lab, so you can practice your skills and extend your containers knowledge. This course covers all the items that are important for running containers, including using and creating container images, providing persistent container storage, and providing access to containers.
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to containers, covering their fundamentals, architecture, and practical usage. Learners explore container solutions like Docker and Podman, image creation and management, storage and networking, and essential tasks such as resource management and troubleshooting. The module also introduces container orchestration platforms, including Kubernetes, highlighting their role in scalable, cloud-based environments. Hands-on labs throughout reinforce key concepts and skills.
What's included
63 videos10 assignments
63 videos•Total 319 minutes
- Specialization Introduction•2 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- What is a Container?•6 minutes
- Containers are Linux•5 minutes
- Understanding Why Containers Make Sense in a Microservices Approach•1 minute
- Understanding Images and Containers•7 minutes
- Understanding Container Registries•6 minutes
- Taking a Docker Test-drive•7 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Understanding Container Origins•3 minutes
- Understanding Container Standardization•3 minutes
- Understanding Container Runtimes•6 minutes
- Understanding Container Orchestration•2 minutes
- Exploring LXC/LXD•4 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Installing Docker•8 minutes
- Running a Docker Container•11 minutes
- Verifying Container Availability•5 minutes
- Investigating Containers on the Host OS•6 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Running Containers•9 minutes
- Managing Containers Resource Limitations•8 minutes
- Inspecting Containers•3 minutes
- Managing Running Containers•8 minutes
- Managing Container Environment Variables•3 minutes
- Using docker-compose•8 minutes
- Troubleshooting Containers•5 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Understanding RHEL 8 Container Solutions•6 minutes
- Managing Access to Registries•6 minutes
- Running Containers with podman•10 minutes
- Understanding Rootless Containers•11 minutes
- Understanding Rootless Containers UID Mappings•5 minutes
- Managing Images with buildah•9 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Understanding Container Images•4 minutes
- Building Images with Dockerfile•13 minutes
- Building Images with docker commit•6 minutes
- Using Tags•5 minutes
- Creating Private Registries•4 minutes
- Automating Image Builds from Git Repositories•10 minutes
- Image Use Best Practices•2 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Understanding Container Storage•2 minutes
- Understanding Storage Drivers•7 minutes
- Using Bind Mount as Container Storage•8 minutes
- Using Volumes for Persistent Storage•14 minutes
- Using NFS for Persistent Storage•5 minutes
- Managing Storage in an SELinux Environment•11 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Understanding Container Networking•4 minutes
- Understanding Bridge Networking•4 minutes
- Working with Default Bridge Networking•4 minutes
- Creating a Custom Bridge Network•6 minutes
- Understanding Networking for Rootless Containers•6 minutes
- Understanding Microservices Container Networking Needs•3 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Understanding Enterprise Container Requirements•5 minutes
- Exploring the Container Orchestration Landscape•3 minutes
- Understanding Kubernetes•4 minutes
- Taking a Kubernetes Test Drive•4 minutes
- Summary•3 minutes
- Course Summary•3 minutes
10 assignments•Total 300 minutes
- Understanding Containers Quiz•30 minutes
- Exploring the Container Landscape Quiz•30 minutes
- Getting Started with Docker Quiz•30 minutes
- Performing Daily Container Management Quiz•30 minutes
- Using Containers on RHEL Quiz•30 minutes
- Managing Container Images Quiz•30 minutes
- Managing Container Storage Quiz•30 minutes
- Managing Container Networking Quiz•30 minutes
- The Role of Container Orchestration Quiz•30 minutes
- End of Course Assessment•30 minutes
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