Introduction to Docker and Kubernetes

Objective:This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. Participants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in deploying and managing containerized applications.

Agenda:

1. Introduction to Containers

Definition of containers

Advantages of containerization

Comparison with traditional virtualization

2. Docker Fundamentalsa. Installing Docker - Overview of Docker installation on various platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux) - Docker Desktop vs. Docker CLI

b. Docker Basics - Creating and running containers - Working with images - Docker Hub and image registries - Dockerfile basics

c. Hands-On Exercise: Running a Simple Docker Container

3. Docker Networking and Volumes

Understanding Docker networking

Connecting containers

Introduction to volumes for data persistence

4. Introduction to Kubernetesa. Why Kubernetes - Challenges in container orchestration - Key features of Kubernetes

b. Kubernetes Architecture - Master and nodes - Pods, services, and labels

c. Hands-On Exercise: Deploying a Basic Kubernetes Cluster (using Minikube or kind)

5. Deploying Applications with Kubernetesa. Deployments - Creating deployments - Scaling applications

b. Services - Exposing applications externally - Load balancing

c. Hands-On Exercise: Deploying a Sample Application on Kubernetes

6. Monitoring and Scaling with Kubernetes

Monitoring tools and practices

Autoscaling in Kubernetes

7. Best Practices and Tips

Security considerations

Resource management

Tips for effective container and cluster management