DevOps

Docker and Kubernetes

Course Description

Master the technologies that redefined software packaging and deployment with our Docker and Kubernetes course. In the era of microservices, understanding containerization and orchestration is a critical skill for any modern software engineer or DevOps professional.

You will start by mastering Docker, learning how to containerize applications to ensure they run consistently across development, testing, and production environments. We cover building Docker images, managing containers, and implementing multi-container applications using Docker Compose.

Once you've mastered the containers, we dive into Kubernetes, the gold standard for container orchestration. You'll learn how to deploy, scale, and manage complex cluster environments. We cover essential K8s concepts like Pods, Deployments, Services, and Ingrees, giving you the power to manage enterprise-grade applications with ease.

This hands-on program is designed for developers, architects, and sysadmins who want to stay at the forefront of cloud-native technology. Through real-world labs, you'll gain the confidence to lead containerization strategies and manage high-availability clusters.

What you’ll learn
  • Fundamentals of Containerization vs. Virtualization
  • Mastering Docker CLI & Image Creation (Dockerfiles)
  • Docker Networking and Storage Management
  • Orchestrating Multiple Containers with Docker Compose
  • Introduction to Kubernetes Architecture & Components
  • Setting up Kubernetes Clusters (Minikube / Managed K8s)
  • Managing Deployments, Pods and ReplicaSets
  • Exposing Applications: Kubernetes Services and Ingress
  • Configuration Management: ConfigMaps and Secrets
  • Scaling Applications & Rolling Updates in Kubernetes

By the end of this course, you will be proficient in building and managing scalable, resilient containerized applications in the cloud.

Introduction to Docker & The Container Ecosystem

30m 10s


Advanced Dockerfiles: Best Practices and Multi-stage Builds

45m 10s


Multi-container Orchestration with Docker Compose

40m 10s

K8s Architecture: Control Plane and Worker Nodes

45m 20s


Mastering Kubectl for Resource Management

55m 20s


Pods, Labels and Selectors

50m 30s

Services: ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer

60m 10s


Persistent Storage: PV, PVC and Storage Classes

55m 03s


Ingress Controllers and Rules

50m 00s

Application Packaging with Helm Charts

55m 20s


Monitoring & Logging in Production Clusters

45m 20s

Frequently Asked Questions

Docker is a tool for creating and running individual containers. Kubernetes is a platform for orchestrating and managing those containers across a cluster of machines. Think of Docker as an individual shipping container and Kubernetes as the cargo ship and its crane system.

Kubernetes has a steep learning curve due to its complexity and the large number of components. However, our course breaks it down into logical steps, starting with the basics of Pods and slowly building up to complex cluster management.

Initially, you can use local tools like Docker Desktop and Minikube to learn the core concepts. For advanced modules, we will show you how to use free tier accounts from cloud providers like AWS or Google Cloud to experiment with managed Kubernetes services.
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Master the Cloud Native Stack
  • Duration 3 - 5 Months
  • Level Intermediate to Expert
  • Certificate Yes