Docker Fundamentals Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the Docker Fundamentals course, students should ideally meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Linux command line and Linux operating system concepts.
• Familiarity with software development or systems administration concepts.
• Basic knowledge of command-line-based text editing (e.g., using vi, nano, or similar).
• Understanding of software development processes and lifecycle.
• Awareness of basic networking concepts (e.g., IP addresses, ports, firewalls).
• Access to a computer with internet connectivity to follow along with hands-on exercises.

Please note that these prerequisites are designed to provide a baseline for the course. Students with a willingness to learn and a commitment to engage with the course material often overcome initial knowledge gaps.

Target Audience for Docker Fundamentals

1. Docker Fundamentals is an IT training course designed for professionals seeking to master containerization, orchestration, and deployment with Docker.

   
   

2. Target Audience for Docker Fundamentals:

   
   

• DevOps Engineers
• Software Developers
• System Administrators
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
• Build and Release Engineers
• Quality Assurance Engineers
• Technical Project Managers
• IT Professionals looking to learn about containerization
• Anyone interested in developing scalable and efficient software deployment workflows
• Professionals looking to adopt a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Docker Fundamentals?

Introduction to Docker Fundamentals Course Learning Outcomes:

In this Docker Fundamentals course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of containerization, Docker's ecosystem, image creation, orchestration, and integration into CI/CD pipelines.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the basic concepts of containerization and how Docker operates on various systems.
• Install Docker and familiarize with its components, including the Docker Client, Docker Host, and Docker Registry.
• Perform operations using the Docker Client, manage container lifecycles, and execute commands within running containers.
• Create, build, and manage Docker images, understand Dockerfile syntax, and leverage base images for custom solutions.
• Store and manage persistent data using Docker volumes and bind mounts, ensuring data longevity across container lifecycles.
• Apply Docker networking concepts to set up communication between containers using bridge, host, and none network drivers.
• Orchestrate multi-container applications using Docker Compose, managing the entire lifecycle and networking of component containers.
• Utilize Docker Hub and set up private registries with authentication, learning how to push and pull images securely.
• Get introduced to container orchestration platforms such as Docker Swarm and Kubernetes to manage complex, distributed applications.
• Integrate Docker into CI/CD workflows using Jenkins, automate builds, and deploy applications across various environments using Docker containers.