Introduction to Docker

• Understanding the purpose and benefits of Docker as a containerization platform
• Overview of Docker’s key features and its role in modern software development
• Installing and setting up Docker on different platforms

Docker Fundamentals

• Understanding Docker containers and their advantages over traditional virtualization
• Docker architecture – images, containers, and the Docker Engine
• Basic Docker commands for managing images and containers

Docker Images

• Building Docker images using Dockerfiles
• Configuring image layers, dependencies, and environment variables
• Best practices for creating efficient and reusable Docker images

Docker Containers

• Creating and running Docker containers
• Configuring container networking, ports, and volumes
• Managing container lifecycle – starting, stopping, and removing containers

Docker Networking and Services

• Understanding Docker networking models – bridge, host, and overlay networks
• Configuring container networking for inter-container communication
• Running multi-container applications using Docker Compose

Docker Volumes and Data Management

• Managing data persistence using Docker volumes
• Mapping host directories to container volumes
• Backing up and restoring Docker volumes

Docker Compose

• Defining and managing multi-container applications using Docker Compose
• Configuring services, networks, volumes, and environment variables
• Running and scaling applications using Compose

Docker Registries and Image Repositories

• Working with Docker registries and repositories
• Pushing and pulling Docker images from remote repositories
• Setting up and configuring private Docker registries

Dockerizing Applications

• Containerizing existing applications using Docker
• Packaging and deploying applications as Docker images
• Integrating Docker into the software development lifecycle

Docker Swarm and Orchestration

• Introduction to Docker Swarm and container orchestration
• Creating and managing a Docker Swarm cluster
• Deploying and scaling services using Swarm mode

Docker Security and Best Practices

• Understanding container security considerations
• Isolating containers and securing container images
• Implementing best practices for Docker usage and security

Docker Monitoring and Logging

• Monitoring and managing Docker containers and services
• Collecting container logs and analyzing them
• Using monitoring tools and frameworks for Docker

Docker and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

• Integrating Docker into CI/CD pipelines
• Automating the build, test, and deployment process with Docker
• Using Docker for consistent and reproducible environments