Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

Master containerization and orchestration to build deploy and scale modern cloud applications

Created by LM Academy

Explore containerization and orchestration as you learn how to build, manage, and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Move from foundational skills to advanced techniques with hands-on projects that mirror real-world scenarios. Gain the confidence to tackle modern software deployment challenges in cloud environments.

Packt | Nov 2024 | 1961 min

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LevelIntermediate

CategoriesSystems Administration and Networking, Serverless Computing and Function as a Service (FaaS) Integration and Development, Kubernetes

1Getting Started with the Course
2[Docker] Introduction to Containers
3[Docker] Setting Up Docker and Required Tools
4[Docker] Running Containers Using Docker
5[Docker] Project - Customizing NGINX Pages
6[Docker] Introduction to Docker Images
7[Docker] Project - Containerize an Express App
8[Docker] In-Depth Look at Docker Images
9[Docker] Project - Containerize React App
10[Docker] Volumes and Data Persistence
11[Docker] Advanced Docker Topics - Resource Limits, Restart Policies, and Networking
12[Docker] Project - Code and Deploy a Key-Value App with Data Persistence
13[Docker] Docker Compose
14[Docker] Project - Code and Deploy a Notes App with Docker Compose
15[Kubernetes] High-Level Overview
16[Kubernetes] Installing Tools
17[Kubernetes] Running Containers with Kubernetes
18[Kubernetes] Object Management and YAML Manifests
19[Kubernetes] Working with ReplicaSets and Deployments
20[Kubernetes] In-Depth Look at Kubernetes Services
21[Kubernetes] Managing Kubernetes Resources
22[Kubernetes] Storage and Data Persistence
23[Kubernetes] Managing Configuration and Secrets
24[Kubernetes] Project - Deploying a MongoDB Database
25[Kubernetes] Security Foundations
26[Kubernetes] Using Kustomize
27[Kubernetes] Project - Deploying the Color API Application to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
28[Kubernetes] Course Conclusion

What You Will Learn

You will start by working through practical exercises that introduce Docker fundamentals, then progress to more complex tasks like creating optimized images and managing resources. As you advance, you'll deploy and scale applications with Kubernetes, applying your skills to real projects that reinforce each concept. By solving real deployment challenges, you'll gain both understanding and hands-on experience.

Key Features

Build and manage containers with Docker for efficient application deployment
Deploy and scale applications using Kubernetes orchestration tools
Apply secure and production-ready practices for cloud-based deployments

Target Audience

Ideal for software developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators aiming to master containerization and orchestration. If you want to deploy and scale applications in the cloud or enhance your DevOps toolkit, you'll find this course valuable. Basic command-line and programming knowledge is helpful, but motivated learners from various technical backgrounds are welcome.

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