Build and Orchestrate Applications with Docker

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Build and Orchestrate Applications with Docker

This course is part of Analyze and Deploy Applications Using Docker Containers Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain Docker fundamentals and build, run, and manage containerized applications.
Configure multi-container applications using Docker Compose and orchestrate services with Docker Swarm.
Deploy production-ready applications with Docker networking, storage, and real-world workflows.

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This course is part of the Analyze and Deploy Applications Using Docker Containers Specialization

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There are 2 modules in this course

Learners will be able to explain core Docker concepts, build and manage containerized applications, configure Docker environments, and implement container orchestration using Docker Compose and Docker Swarm. By the end of this course, learners will also be able to deploy real-world, multi-container applications using production-ready networking and storage configurations.

This course guides learners from Docker fundamentals to advanced, real-world usage in a structured and practical manner. Starting with core concepts such as containers, images, Dockerfiles, and essential commands, learners gain a strong foundation in how Docker standardizes application deployment. The course then progresses to multi-container application management, orchestration, clustering, networking, and persistent storage, ensuring learners understand how Docker is used in modern development and DevOps workflows. What makes this course unique is its clear progression from beginner to beyond, combined with hands-on, production-oriented topics such as Docker Swarm, YAML-based configurations, and a complete WordPress deployment project. Rather than focusing only on commands, the course emphasizes practical understanding, scalability, and real-world implementation. Upon completion, learners will be well-equipped to use Docker confidently in development, testing, and production environments.

This module introduces Docker from the ground up, covering core containerization concepts, the benefits of Docker in modern software development, and essential components such as Docker images, Dockerfiles, commands, and local environment setup to build a strong foundational understanding.

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9 videos4 assignments

9 videos Total 63 minutes

Introduction to Docker 6 minutes
Advantages of Docker 3 minutes
What are Dockerfiles 7 minutes
Docker Image 5 minutes
Docker Image Continue 6 minutes
Docker Commands 8 minutes
Install and Setup Docker on Linux 8 minutes
Docker Project Setup on Ubuntu 8 minutes
Configure Docker Environmen 11 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Getting Started with Docker 10 minutes
Understanding Docker Images and Dockerfiles 10 minutes
Docker Setup and Essential Commands 10 minutes
Docker Foundations and Core Concepts 30 minutes

This module advances learners from single-container usage to multi-container applications, orchestration, networking, storage, clustering, and real-world deployments, enabling them to manage scalable and production-ready Docker environments.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videos Total 72 minutes

Building an App Containe 4 minutes
Docker Compose 7 minutes
Docker Swarm 7 minutes
Docker Swarm Continue 8 minutes
Building Cluster Environment 9 minutes
Building Cluster Environment Continue 8 minutes
Managing Docker Networking 6 minutes
Managing Docker Volumes 8 minutes
What is YAML 7 minutes
Example Project Setup Wordpress with Docker 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Building and Running Containerized Applications 10 minutes
Docker Swarm and Cluster Management 10 minutes
Networking, Storage, and Production Projects 10 minutes
Container Orchestration and Real-World Projects 30 minutes

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