About this class
his course combines the GL340 Docker and GL360 Kubernetes Administration courses.
Participants will first understand the core features of Docker including: container creation and management, interacting with Docker hub, using Dockerfile to create and manage custom images, advanced Docker networking (how to safely expose container services to the world, and link containers), the use of Docker volumes to manage persistent data, and Docker Compose to build multi-container applications. Emphasis is placed on best practices and how to secure Docker installations and containers.
The second part of the course introduces participants to the basic concepts and architecture of Kubernetes, its initial install & setup, Kubernetes Pods, deployments and services, persistent storage, networking, automating deployment, scaling & management of containerized applications, and finally it's logging and monitoring facilities.
Structure: 50% theory 50% hands on lab exercises
Target audience: System administrators and Devops professionals who want to understand and use Docker and Kubernetes in enterprise and cloud environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Container Technology Overview
- Installing Docker
Before you attend
- Proficiency with the Linux CLI (GL120 "Linux Fundamentals).
- A broad understanding of Linux system administration (GL250 "Enterprise Linux Systems Administration")
Course outline
Module 1Container Technology Overview
- Application Management Landscape
- Application Isolation
- Resource Measurement and Control
- Container Security
- OverlayFS Overview
- Container Security
- Open Container Initiative
- Docker Alternatives
- Docker Ecosystem
- Container Concepts runC
- Container Concepts Systemd
Module 2Installing Docker
- Installing Docker
- Docker Architecture
- Starting the Docker Daemon
- Docker Daemon Configuration
- Docker Control Socket
- Enabling TLS for Docker
- Validating Docker Install
Download the full outline (PDF)
Run this for a team
Private cohorts run on your dates, at your site or online, with the labs pointed at your environment. Above about four people it usually costs less than buying seats.
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