Master containerization with hands-on practice
Learn Docker through practical, step-by-step lessons. Build, ship, and run applications in isolated containers. Master Docker images, volumes, networks, and orchestration fundamentals.
You'll build and run containers locally. Make sure Docker tooling is ready so the commands mirror our expected outcomes.
Progress through these modules to master Docker. Click any module to expand and view lessons.
4 modules • 1 open
Learn Docker fundamentals by running your first container, understanding images vs containers, and exploring basic Docker commands.
Learn how to find, pull, and manage Docker images from Docker Hub. Understand image layers, tags, and version management.
Master the complete container lifecycle: creating, starting, stopping, restarting, and removing containers. Learn to manage container resources and troubleshoot common issues.
Learn to create custom Docker images using Dockerfiles. Understand image layers, caching, and best practices for efficient image builds.
Master multi-stage builds, build optimization, health checks, and advanced patterns for production-ready Docker images.
Master Docker networking: bridge networks, container communication, port publishing, DNS resolution, and network isolation for microservices.
Master data persistence in Docker using volumes, bind mounts, and tmpfs. Learn to manage stateful applications and share data between containers.
Learn to define and run multi-container applications with Docker Compose. Master YAML configuration, service dependencies, and orchestrating complex applications.
Master advanced Compose techniques: override files, extends, profiles, secrets, and production-ready patterns for complex multi-container applications.
Master Docker security: minimize attack surface, scan images for vulnerabilities, implement least privilege, secure secrets, and apply production security best practices.
Work through these lessons at your own pace. Each step includes commands, explanations, and expected outcomes.