Curriculam

• Understanding containerization and its benefits
• Comparing Docker with traditional virtualization
• Overview of Docker architecture
• Setting up Docker on different operating systems
• Creating and managing Docker images and containers

• Writing Dockerfiles to automate image creation
• Understanding Dockerfile directives
• FROM, RUN, CMD, ENTRYPOINT, EXPOSE, ENV, USER
• Building and tagging Docker images
• Managing image layers and caching
• Pushing and pulling images from Docker Hub

• Exploring Docker's networking model
• Creating and managing networks: bridge, host, overlay, and macvlan
• Connecting containers across different networks
• Implementing network security best practices

• Understanding Docker volumes and bind mounts
• Managing data persistence and sharing data between containers
• Implementing data backup and recovery strategies

• Introduction to Docker Compose for multi-container applications
• Defining services, networks, and volumes in docker-compose.yml
• Building and running multi-container applications
• Scaling services and managing environments with Compose

• Understanding Docker Swarm mode and its architecture
• Initializing and managing a Swarm cluster
• Deploying services in Swarm mode
• Scaling services and managing updates in Swarm
• Implementing service discovery and load balancing

• Best practices for securing Docker containers
• Managing user permissions and access control
• Implementing security scanning and vulnerability assessment
• Understanding and mitigating common security risks in Docker environments

• Integrating Docker with CI/CD pipelines
• Monitoring and logging Docker containers
• Optimizing Docker images for performance and size
• Exploring Docker's role in microservices architecture