Course Prerequisites

Target Audience for Introduction to Docker Kubernetes and OKD

Learn Docker, Kubernetes, and OKD essentials in this comprehensive course designed for IT professionals seeking to master containerization and orchestration technologies.

• DevOps Engineers
• Systems Administrators
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
• Software Developers
• Software Architects
• IT Project Managers
• Security Professionals
• Quality Assurance Engineers
• Network Engineers looking to deploy containerized applications
• Technical Leads overseeing infrastructure and deployment strategies
• Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
• Technical Support Specialists aiming to understand the backend architecture
• IT Students and Graduates interested in container technologies
• IT Professionals seeking career advancement in modern DevOps practices

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Introduction to Docker Kubernetes and OKD?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered:

Gain practical skills in containerization and orchestration technologies with our Introduction to Docker, Kubernetes, and OKD course, covering essential tools and principles for modern DevOps practices.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of containerization and how Docker facilitates software packaging and distribution.
• Learn to install Docker, manage Docker images, and build custom images tailored to specific applications or services.
• Acquire the ability to store and manage Docker images using both Docker Hub and private registries, ensuring security and control over image distribution.
• Explore Kubernetes architecture, including the roles of master and node components, and how they work together to ensure high availability and efficient resource management.
• Gain hands-on experience with core Kubernetes objects such as pods, services, and replication controllers, understanding their roles in a Kubernetes cluster.
• Understand OKD, the community distribution of Kubernetes, and its additional features that enhance Kubernetes' capabilities for building, deploying, and managing containerized applications.
• Learn to create and manage Kubernetes and OKD resources using YAML configuration files, allowing for infrastructure as code practices.
• Master the use of volumes in both Docker and Kubernetes to ensure data persistence across container restarts and deployments.
• Develop skills in networking Docker containers, managing inter-container communication, and exposing services to external traffic.
• Implement security best practices through the management of Linux capabilities, container isolation, and the creation and management of certificates.