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Docker Fundamentals and Container Management

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Coursera
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Paid Course
Languages

English
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Certificate Available
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4 weeks, 1 hour a week
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Self-Paced
Level

Beginner
Subtitles

English

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Learn Docker Fundamentals and Container Management through this practical, beginner-friendly course built around 14 real-world demos that take you from your first container to complete container lifecycle management. Created with the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) exam objectives in mind, this course goes beyond isolated commands to help you build the foundational skills used to manage containerized applications in modern DevOps and cloud environments. This course is best suited for software developers, DevOps beginners, IT professionals, students, those preparing for the DCA exam & anyone looking to build a strong foundation in Docker and containerization. You'll explore Docker architecture and Docker Hub, understand containers vs virtual machines, work with Docker images and image tags, use the docker run command to deploy applications, publish ports, inspect running containers & manage the full container lifecycle through real-world demos. By the end, you'll confidently create and manage your own Docker containers while building the foundational know-how needed for advanced container technologies, cloud-native development & future DCA exam preparation. Enroll today.

Syllabus

Introduction to Docker and Containerization

Learn the fundamentals of Docker and containerization, including Docker architecture, containers, and how they differ from virtual machines. Install Docker and run your first container to set up your hands-on learning environment.

Working with Images and Docker Hub

Explore Docker images, image tags, container registries, and Docker Hub to understand how container images are stored and distributed. Learn how to download and manage images on your local system.

Running Your First Containers

Create and run Docker containers while learning the complete docker run workflow. Publish ports, deploy a web server, and inspect container logs and configuration to gain practical container management experience.

Container Lifecycle Management

Learn how to manage containers throughout their lifecycle by creating, inspecting, starting, stopping, restarting, pausing, resuming, and removing them. Understand the complete container lifecycle and develop the skills needed to manage containers efficiently in real-world environments.