Learn Docker & Kubernetes

Build, Deploy, and Scale with Containers

Docker and Kubernetes have revolutionized modern application development by making it easier to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications. Whether you're developing microservices, scaling cloud applications, or streamlining DevOps workflows, mastering Docker and Kubernetes is essential for efficient, scalable development. This course will take you from understanding container fundamentals with Docker to orchestrating complex, distributed applications using Kubernetes and Docker Swarm.

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Why Learn GIT?

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Docker and Kubernetes are foundational technologies in cloud-native development, DevOps, and microservices architecture. Here’s why mastering Docker and Kubernetes is critical for modern software development:

  • Containerization: Docker allows you to package applications with all their dependencies into isolated containers, ensuring that they run consistently across different environments.
  • Scalability: Kubernetes is the industry standard for container orchestration, providing powerful tools to scale applications automatically and manage clusters of containers across distributed systems.
  • Portability: Containers make it easy to move applications between development, testing, and production environments without worrying about compatibility issues.
  • Efficient DevOps Workflows: Docker and Kubernetes enable continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), allowing teams to automate testing, deployments, and updates.
  • Docker Swarm for Simple Orchestration: Docker Swarm is a native container orchestration tool that provides simpler, yet effective, orchestration for smaller or less complex projects, offering an alternative to Kubernetes for certain use cases.

Docker & Kubernetes Courses

What you'll learn in our Docker Course

Our Docker & Kubernetes course is designed to give you a complete understanding of how to containerize applications with Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes. You’ll start with the basics and progress to advanced topics like scaling and managing distributed systems. Here’s what you’ll cover:

  • Docker Fundamentals: Learn the basics of containerization with Docker. Understand how containers differ from virtual machines, and explore how to create, run, and manage containers on your system.
  • Building Docker Images: Discover how to build custom Docker images using Dockerfiles. Learn how to define application environments, set up dependencies, and optimize image size.
  • Managing Containers: Learn how to manage running containers with commands like docker run, docker ps, docker stop, and docker rm. Understand how to work with container logs and troubleshoot issues.
  • Docker Networking and Volumes: Explore Docker’s networking model and how to create isolated container networks. Learn how to use volumes for persistent storage and manage data between containers.
  • Docker Compose: Learn how to use Docker Compose to define and manage multi-container applications. Create docker-compose.yml files to automate setting up environments with multiple services.
  • Introduction to Kubernetes: Understand the basics of Kubernetes architecture, including pods, services, and nodes. Learn how Kubernetes automates the deployment, scaling, and operations of containerized applications.
  • Deploying Applications with Kubernetes: Learn how to deploy applications to Kubernetes clusters using YAML configuration files. Understand how to define resources like deployments, services, and namespaces.
  • Scaling with Kubernetes: Discover how Kubernetes handles horizontal scaling to automatically increase or decrease the number of running containers based on demand.
  • Monitoring and Logging in Kubernetes: Learn how to monitor application performance and health in Kubernetes, as well as how to integrate logging tools to keep track of your applications' activities.
  • Docker Swarm for Orchestration: Get an introduction to Docker Swarm as an alternative container orchestration tool. Learn how to set up a Swarm cluster, deploy services, and manage containers in a simpler orchestration environment.
  • Kubernetes vs. Docker Swarm: Understand the differences between Kubernetes and Docker Swarm, and when to use each based on the complexity of your application and infrastructure needs.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, as well as an understanding of when Docker Swarm is a better fit for your project.

Industries and Applications for Docker & Kubernetes

See the paths you can take with Docker & Kubernetes

Docker and Kubernetes are used across various industries to build and manage scalable, distributed systems. Mastering Docker and Kubernetes will equip you with the skills needed to manage large, distributed systems, making you an invaluable asset to companies working with cloud-based or containerized infrastructures. Here’s how mastering these technologies can open up exciting career opportunities:

Web and Cloud Development
Docker and Kubernetes are critical for deploying and managing applications in cloud environments like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.
DevOps
Docker and Kubernetes are key components of DevOps workflows, allowing teams to automate deployments, testing, and updates in a consistent and scalable way.
Microservices Architecture
Docker and Kubernetes are ideal for building microservices-based applications, where each service runs in its own container and can be scaled independently.
E-commerce
Many e-commerce platforms rely on Docker and Kubernetes to manage their infrastructure, ensuring high availability and scalability during peak traffic.
Healthcare and Finance
These industries use Docker and Kubernetes for building secure, compliant, and scalable systems that handle sensitive data and transactions.

Using Docker & Kubernetes

Real-World Application

In this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience by building and deploying containerized applications from scratch. You’ll create Docker containers for real-world applications, set up Docker Compose for multi-service apps, and deploy them to Kubernetes clusters. You’ll also learn to manage scaling, monitor your applications, and work with both Kubernetes and Docker Swarm for orchestration.

By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in building and deploying complex containerized applications, as well as managing clusters of containers in production environments.

Prerequisites

What You Need To Know

To get the most out of this Docker & Kubernetes course, you should have a basic understanding of Linux and command-line interfaces. Familiarity with web development and cloud services will be helpful, but it’s not required.

You’ll need a computer with Docker installed, and we’ll guide you through setting up Kubernetes locally or using cloud-based services like Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or Amazon EKS.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long does it take to learn Docker & Kubernetes?

The basics of Docker can be learned in a few weeks, while mastering Kubernetes may take a few months, depending on your experience. This course is self-paced, so you can learn at your own speed.

What’s the difference between Docker and Kubernetes?

Docker is a platform for building and running containers, while Kubernetes is an orchestration tool that manages containers at scale. Kubernetes automates deployment, scaling, and operations of containerized applications.

Can I use Docker Swarm instead of Kubernetes?

Yes, Docker Swarm is a simpler orchestration tool and can be a good choice for smaller projects or simpler infrastructures. However, Kubernetes is preferred for larger, more complex applications due to its extensive features and scalability.

Do I need to know coding to learn Docker & Kubernetes?

Basic knowledge of programming and web development will help, but you don’t need to be an expert. Docker and Kubernetes focus more on system architecture and deployment than coding itself.

What tools do I need to learn Docker & Kubernetes?

You’ll need Docker installed on your machine and access to a Kubernetes cluster, either locally or through a cloud provider like AWS or Google Cloud. We’ll guide you through the setup.

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