Docker & Containerization Certification

Module 1: Introduction to Containers

• Evolution of virtualization
• What is containerization
• Benefits of containers
• Containers vs virtual machines
• Container use cases

Module 2: Docker Architecture

• Docker Engine
• Docker components
• Client-server architecture
• Images and containers
• Docker workflow

Module 3: Installing and Configuring Docker

• Docker installation
• Docker Desktop
• Linux installation
• Docker CLI
• Configuration basics

Module 4: Working with Docker Images

• Docker images
• Docker Hub
• Pulling and pushing images
• Image tagging
• Image management

Module 5: Managing Docker Containers

• Creating containers
• Starting and stopping containers
• Inspecting containers
• Removing containers
• Container lifecycle

Module 6: Dockerfile Essentials

• Dockerfile syntax
• Building custom images
• Layers and caching
• Environment variables
• Build optimization

Module 7: Docker Storage

• Volumes
• Bind mounts
• Temporary storage
• Data persistence
• Backup strategies

Module 8: Docker Networking

• Bridge networks
• Host networking
• Overlay networks
• Container communication
• Network troubleshooting

Module 9: Docker Compose

• Compose files
• Multi-container applications
• Service configuration
• Environment variables
• Dependency management

Module 10: Environment Management

• Configuration files
• Secrets management
• Runtime variables
• Application settings
• Configuration best practices

Module 11: Container Security

• Image security
• User permissions
• Secure image creation
• Vulnerability management
• Security best practices

Module 12: Logging and Monitoring

• Docker logs
• Container monitoring
• Performance metrics
• Health checks
• Troubleshooting

Module 13: Docker Registry

• Docker Hub
• Private registries
• Image repositories
• Version management
• Registry authentication

Module 14: Container Orchestration Basics

• Orchestration concepts
• Docker Swarm overview
• Kubernetes introduction
• Scaling containers
• Service management

Module 15: Resource Management

• CPU allocation
• Memory limits
• Resource constraints
• Performance tuning
• Optimization techniques

Module 16: CI/CD Integration

• Docker in CI/CD
• Automated builds
• Image pipelines
• Deployment workflows
• DevOps integration

Module 17: Deploying Applications

• Application packaging
• Multi-container deployment
• Production deployment
• Rollback strategies
• Release management

Module 18: Cloud Deployment

• Docker on AWS
• Docker on Microsoft Azure
• Docker on Google Cloud
• Managed container services
• Cloud deployment strategies

Module 19: Troubleshooting Containers

• Common Docker issues
• Debugging techniques
• Log analysis
• Performance troubleshooting
• Recovery procedures

Module 20: Container Best Practices

• Image optimization
• Security recommendations
• Operational guidelines
• Maintenance strategies
• Production-ready deployments