Getting Started with Docker / by Docker captain Nigel Poulton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Poulton, Nigel (Telecommunications engineer), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Software architecture.

Service-oriented architecture (Computer science).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (116 p.)

Place of Publication:

Birmingham : Packt Publishing, Limited, 2024.

Summary:

Understand Docker and learn how to containerize applications and run them with Docker Key Features Get up-to-speed with Docker in a single day Get started with containers and multi-container apps Easy-to-follow hands-on tasks Book Description Embark on an exciting journey into the realm of Docker, where you'll discover the transformative potential of containerization. The course begins with an introduction to containers, providing a solid foundation for understanding their importance in modern software development. You'll then learn how to install Docker, setting up your environment for success. As you progress, you'll run your first container, gaining hands-on experience with Docker's core functionalities. The course delves into containerizing applications, offering practical insights into creating and managing Docker images. You'll explore Docker registries, learning how to store and share your images efficiently. The adventure continues with multi-container applications using Docker Compose. You'll master the skills needed to orchestrate complex applications, ensuring smooth integration and deployment. The course also introduces Docker's integration with WebAssembly, showcasing cutting-edge techniques to further enhance your development process. By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to take your containerization skills to the next level. What you will learn Install Docker Run your first container Containerize a sample app Work with Docker Hub Deploy and manage a multi-container app with Docker Compose Deploy a WebAssembly app with Docker Who this book is for This course is designed for a wide range of technical professionals. Software developers, system administrators, and IT professionals with a basic understanding of programming and system commands will find it particularly valuable. DevOps engineers looking to streamline deployment processes and IT managers seeking to optimize infrastructure efficiency will benefit greatly. Additionally, tech enthusiasts and hobbyists eager to explore containerization can also take advantage of this course. Familiarity with Linux and command-line interfaces will be beneficial.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

About the book

What does the book cover

Will the book make you an expert

Will you know what you're talking about when you finish the book

Editions

Terminology and responsible language

Feedback

The sample apps

1: Intro to containers

Why containers

Big picture view

Images

Containers

Registries

The Open Container Initiative

Containers and virtual machines

Microservices

Linux containers and Windows containers

The future

Jargon recap

Chapter summary

2: Getting Docker

Docker Desktop

Multipass

Docker Hub and Docker accounts

Install the git CLI

3: Running your first container

Pre-reqs

Running your first container

Managing containers with Docker Desktop

4: Containerizing an application

Overview of the app

Test the app

Containerize the app

Test the containerized app

Clean-up

5: Images and registries

Working with images

Working with registries

Multi-architecture images

6: Multi-container apps with Compose

The Compose file

Deploy the app

Manage the app

7: Docker and WebAssembly

Intro to Wasm

Write a Wasm app

Containerize a Wasm app

Deploy a Wasm app

Clean up

8: What next

Appendix A: Lab code

Chapter 3: Running your first container

Chapter 4: Containerizing an application

Chapter 5: Images and Registries

Chapter 6: Multi-container apps

Chapter 7: Docker and WebAssembly

Terminology

Index

More from the author

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Notes:

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9781835463550

OCLC:

1446801582