Docker Training

Course Duration

4 Days

Audience

Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.

Prerequisites

Proficiency with the Linux CLI. A broad understanding of Linux system administration.

Course Description

Linux containers are changing the way companies think about service development and deployment. Containers play a vital role in the modern data-center, and Docker is leading the way. This course covers all the core features of Docker including: container creation and management, interacting with Docker hub, using Dockerfile to create and manage custom images, advanced Docker networking (how to safely expose container services to the world, and link containers), the use of Docker volumes to manage persistent data, and Docker Compose to build multi-container applications. Emphasis is placed on best practices and how to secure Docker installations and containers. The course culminates with comprehensive labs where students use Docker, Git, and a continuous integration server to automate the testing of containerized applications. Many large companies are moving an increasing number of applications to run inside containers. Containers can provide a high level of security while also making maximal use of hardware allowing higher density than traditional VMs. Docker is a dominant force in Linux containers and the core building block for nearly all higher level container management systems. This training will get sysadmins proficient with Docker so that they can immediately be productive as organizations continue to move applications onto containers.

Course Outline

Course Topics

• CONTAINER TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW Application Management Landscape
• Application Isolation
• Resource Measurement and Control
• Container Security
• OverlayFS Overview
• Container Security
• Open Container Initiative
• Docker Alternatives
• Docker Ecosystem
• Docker Ecosystem (cont.)
• Container Concepts runC
• Container Concepts Systemd
• INSTALLING DOCKER Installing Docker
• Docker Architecture
• Starting the Docker Daemon
• Docker Daemon Configuration
• Docker Control Socket
• Enabling TLS for Docker
• Validating Docker Install
• Installing Docker
• Protecting Docker with TLS
• MANAGING CONTAINERS Creating a New Container
• Listing Containers
• Managing Container Resources
• Running Commands in an Existing Container

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