Docker Mastery: with Kubernetes +Swarm from a Docker Captain Course Syllabus

Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.

Module 1: Introduction to Docker

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Overview of Docker and containerization
• Understanding Docker architecture and components
• Installing Docker on Windows, Mac, and Linux
• Verifying Docker installation and basic commands

Module 2: Working with Docker Containers

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Creating and running containers from images
• Managing container lifecycle (start, stop, restart, remove)
• Exploring container networking basics
• Configuring data volumes and bind mounts

Module 3: Building Docker Images

Estimated time: 1.5 hours

• Writing Dockerfiles
• Understanding Docker build context and process
• Creating custom images with multi-stage builds
• Best practices for efficient image creation

Module 4: Using Docker Compose

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Defining multi-container applications with docker-compose.yml
• Starting and managing services using Docker Compose
• Configuring networks and volumes in Compose files
• Managing application lifecycle and debugging

Module 5: Docker Swarm Mode

Estimated time: 1.5 hours

• Initializing a Docker Swarm cluster
• Understanding Swarm services and tasks
• Deploying and scaling services in Swarm mode
• Managing secrets and configurations in Swarm

Module 6: Introduction to Kubernetes

Estimated time: 1.5 hours

• Understanding Kubernetes architecture and components
• Deploying applications on a Kubernetes cluster
• Managing pods, deployments, and services
• Comparing Kubernetes with Docker Swarm

Module 7: Working with Container Registries

Estimated time: 2.5 hours

• Using Docker Hub and private registries
• Pushing and pulling Docker images
• Securing image storage and access
• Best practices for image tagging and versioning

Module 8: Final Project

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Deploy a full-stack application using Docker and Docker Compose
• Orchestrate services using either Docker Swarm or Kubernetes
• Publish custom images to a container registry

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic command-line usage
• Basic understanding of Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of software development concepts

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Explain core Docker concepts including containers, images, and registries
• Build and manage Docker containers and custom images
• Define and run multi-container applications using Docker Compose
• Orchestrate containers using Docker Swarm or Kubernetes
• Publish and manage container images in public and private registries