There are a gazillion ways to run containers. This course will teach you how to choose the right container platform, from Docker and Kubernetes to managed container services in the cloud.
You can run Docker containers on one server, in an orchestration platform or a managed service in the cloud. In this course, Deploying Containerized Applications, you’ll experience all the options and learn how to choose your container platform.
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There are a gazillion ways to run containers. This course will teach you how to choose the right container platform, from Docker and Kubernetes to managed container services in the cloud.
You can run Docker containers on one server, in an orchestration platform or a managed service in the cloud. In this course, Deploying Containerized Applications, you’ll experience all the options and learn how to choose your container platform.
There are a gazillion ways to run containers. This course will teach you how to choose the right container platform, from Docker and Kubernetes to managed container services in the cloud.
You can run Docker containers on one server, in an orchestration platform or a managed service in the cloud. In this course, Deploying Containerized Applications, you’ll experience all the options and learn how to choose your container platform.
First, you’ll explore the features and limitations of Docker Compose. Next, you’ll discover container orchestration, comparing Docker Swarm and Kubernetes. Finally, you’ll learn how to deploy to Azure Container Instances and AWS Elastic Container Service using the Docker Compose format.
When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of container platforms to plan your own path to production.
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Deploying Containers with Docker Compose
Exploring Orchestration with Docker Swarm
Understanding Kubernetes
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Review Container Orchestration Concepts
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Refresh foundational knowledge of container orchestration principles and benefits before diving into specific platforms and tools.
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Container Orchestration
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Review documentation or online articles on container orchestration
Review Container Networking Basics
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Strengthen foundational knowledge of container networking, which is essential for understanding container orchestration and management.
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Container Networking
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Review documentation on Docker networking
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Practice setting up and configuring a simple Docker network
Explore Cloud Container Services (Azure and AWS)
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Expand knowledge of cloud container services by following guided tutorials and exploring their features and benefits.
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Azure Container Services
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Choose a cloud provider and sign up for an account
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Follow tutorials to set up and use their container services
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Experiment with different features and configurations
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Configure Docker Swarm for High Availability
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Gain hands-on experience configuring Docker Swarm for high availability, ensuring reliability and scalability in container environments.
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Docker Swarm
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Set up a Docker Swarm cluster
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Configure Swarm for high availability using manager nodes
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Test and validate the high availability setup
Discuss Container Security Best Practices
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Engage in discussions with peers to identify and address potential security risks and best practices for container environments.
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Container Security
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Join or create a peer study group
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Research and present on container security topics
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Share and discuss experiences and solutions
Design a Kubernetes Deployment Strategy
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Develop a comprehensive understanding of Kubernetes deployment strategies and create a plan for effective and reliable container rollouts.
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Blue-Green Deployments
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Research and understand different Kubernetes deployment strategies
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Design a deployment strategy for a specific application
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Document the deployment strategy and best practices
Contribute to Open Source Container Projects
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Gain practical experience and contribute to the container ecosystem by participating in open source projects, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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Identify a suitable open source container project
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Explore the project's documentation and codebase
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Contribute bug fixes, feature enhancements, or documentation improvements
Review Container Orchestration Concepts
Show steps
Refresh foundational knowledge of container orchestration principles and benefits before diving into specific platforms and tools.
Browse courses on
Container Orchestration
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- Review documentation or online articles on container orchestration
Review Container Networking Basics
Show steps
Strengthen foundational knowledge of container networking, which is essential for understanding container orchestration and management.
Browse courses on
Container Networking
Show steps
- Review documentation on Docker networking
- Practice setting up and configuring a simple Docker network
Explore Cloud Container Services (Azure and AWS)
Show steps
Expand knowledge of cloud container services by following guided tutorials and exploring their features and benefits.
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Azure Container Services
Show steps
- Choose a cloud provider and sign up for an account
- Follow tutorials to set up and use their container services
- Experiment with different features and configurations
Configure Docker Swarm for High Availability
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience configuring Docker Swarm for high availability, ensuring reliability and scalability in container environments.
Browse courses on
Docker Swarm
Show steps
- Set up a Docker Swarm cluster
- Configure Swarm for high availability using manager nodes
- Test and validate the high availability setup
Discuss Container Security Best Practices
Show steps
Engage in discussions with peers to identify and address potential security risks and best practices for container environments.
Browse courses on
Container Security
Show steps
- Join or create a peer study group
- Research and present on container security topics
- Share and discuss experiences and solutions
Design a Kubernetes Deployment Strategy
Show steps
Develop a comprehensive understanding of Kubernetes deployment strategies and create a plan for effective and reliable container rollouts.
Browse courses on
Blue-Green Deployments
Show steps
- Research and understand different Kubernetes deployment strategies
- Design a deployment strategy for a specific application
- Document the deployment strategy and best practices
Contribute to Open Source Container Projects
Show steps
Gain practical experience and contribute to the container ecosystem by participating in open source projects, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Show steps
- Identify a suitable open source container project
- Explore the project's documentation and codebase
- Contribute bug fixes, feature enhancements, or documentation improvements
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