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Course Description
Docker, containers, Kubernetes, VMs? You've heard these terms before, but you're not quite sure what they mean? In this course, you'll gain the foundational knowledge you need about containerization and virtualization to step up your game in modern software development.
In the end, you'll be armed with the knowledge you need to continue your deep dive into Docker and Kubernetes, and to inform your future architectural decisions.
Distinguish between containers and virtual machines
Understand the key differences and choose the right technology for your use case.Understand Docker and Kubernetes
Learn about Docker, the industry-standard tool for building containers, and explore Kubernetes, the container orchestration platform.Understand Dockerfiles
Learn how to read the recipes (Dockerfiles) that define your container applications.Run your first containerized application
Get your hands dirty and run your first containerized application from the command line interface!In the end, you'll be armed with the knowledge you need to continue your deep dive into Docker and Kubernetes, and to inform your future architectural decisions.
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Curriculum
Course outline
1
Foundations of Containerization and Virtualization
Explore the concept of virtualization, its benefits, and the emergence of containerization as a lightweight alternative. You will then delve into the key differences between containers and virtual machines, enabling you to determine the ideal solution for your needs.
- Introduction to virtualization50 XP
- Limitations of physical machines50 XP
- Defining virtual machine50 XP
- Benefits of virtualization100 XP
- Introduction to containerization50 XP
- Definition of containerization50 XP
- Benefits of containers100 XP
- Virtualization and containerization50 XP
- Virtual machines vs. containers100 XP
- Use cases of containerization & virtualization50 XP
- Benefits of containers vs. virtual machines100 XP
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Applications of Containerization
Dive into the practical applications of containers and their orchestration. Learn about the modern tech stack of Docker and Kubernetes, and get hands-on in the final lesson by learning how to read Dockerfiles and run your first containerized application!
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Containerization and Virtualization Concepts
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