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Docker Swarm

Explore the world of Docker native clustering

Alberto Guimaraes Viana

Created by Alberto Guimaraes Viana

Get hands-on with Docker Swarm and discover how to set up, manage, and scale container clusters with ease. Explore native clustering, networking, and secure secrets management while working through practical scenarios. By the end, you'll feel confident running advanced applications in a Docker Swarm environment.

Packt | Aug 2017 | 152 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesSystems Administration and Networking, Container Orchestration Platforms, Docker

What You Will Learn

You'll work through real-world scenarios that show how to create and manage Docker Swarm clusters from scratch. Step by step, you'll practice setting up nodes, configuring networking, handling secrets, and deploying applications. Each topic builds on the last, so you gain practical skills you can use right away.

Key Features

  • Set up and manage Docker Swarm clusters for scalable container orchestration
  • Securely store and inject secrets using Docker's encrypted secrets management
  • Deploy and scale applications using Docker services and Docker Stack

Target Audience

Perfect for developers, sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals who already know the basics of Docker but want to put clustering into practice. If you're looking to manage production-ready container environments and scale applications efficiently, you'll find these skills directly relevant to your goals.

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