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Docker and Containers

Build, run, secure, debug, connect, persist, test, and distribute containerized applications and multi-service development environments.

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PractitionerDifficulty

40 hoursEstimated time

8 modules32 lessons

5 guided labsKnowledge check

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Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Infrastructure · Docker Containers
Infrastructure · Container Foundations
Infrastructure · Images And Dockerfiles
Infrastructure · Containers Processes And Logs
Infrastructure · Storage And Volumes
Infrastructure · Container Networking

Prerequisites

Linux Fundamentals
Command Line Shell Essentials

Tools

A current web browser
A code editor or terminal appropriate to the path
A safe local or virtual lab environment

Before you begin

What you need

Linux Fundamentals
Command Line Shell Essentials

Step-by-step curriculum

Learning modules

Complete lessons in order or open the module that matches your current goal. Your lesson progress is saved on this device.

01Container FoundationsBuild practical skill in container foundations and connect it to the outcomes of Docker and Containers.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Container Foundations: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Container Foundations in Docker and Containers.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Container Foundations in Docker and Containers

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Container Foundations safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Container Foundations Example in Docker and Containers

Build and run a small containerized service, connect it to a second service or volume, inspect logs, stop/restart it, and verify non-root/runtime settings where practical.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Container Foundations Problems in Docker and Containers

Recognize common failure modes in Container Foundations, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Safe

Guided Lab: Container Foundations in Docker and Containers

Docker and Containers — Container Foundations lab: Build and run a small containerized service, connect it to a second service or volume, inspect logs, stop/restart it, and verify non-root/runtime settings where practical.

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02Images and DockerfilesBuild practical skill in images and dockerfiles and connect it to the outcomes of Docker and Containers.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Images and Dockerfiles: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Images and Dockerfiles in Docker and Containers.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Images and Dockerfiles in Docker and Containers

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Images and Dockerfiles safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Images and Dockerfiles Example in Docker and Containers

Write a Dockerfile for a small application, build it, inspect image history, and run it locally.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Images and Dockerfiles Problems in Docker and Containers

Recognize common failure modes in Images and Dockerfiles, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Images and Dockerfiles in Docker and Containers

Docker and Containers — Images and Dockerfiles lab: Write a Dockerfile for a small application, build it, inspect image history, and run it locally.

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03Containers, Processes, and LogsBuild practical skill in containers, processes, and logs and connect it to the outcomes of Docker and Containers.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Containers, Processes, and Logs: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Containers, Processes, and Logs in Docker and Containers.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Containers, Processes, and Logs in Docker and Containers

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Containers, Processes, and Logs safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Containers, Processes, and Logs Example in Docker and Containers

Build and run a small containerized service, connect it to a second service or volume, inspect logs, stop/restart it, and verify non-root/runtime settings where practical.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Containers, Processes, and Logs Problems in Docker and Containers

Recognize common failure modes in Containers, Processes, and Logs, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Containers, Processes, and Logs in Docker and Containers

Docker and Containers — Containers, Processes, and Logs lab: Build and run a small containerized service, connect it to a second service or volume, inspect logs, stop/restart it, and verify non-root/runtime settings where practical.

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04Storage and VolumesBuild practical skill in storage and volumes and connect it to the outcomes of Docker and Containers.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Storage and Volumes: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Storage and Volumes in Docker and Containers.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Storage and Volumes in Docker and Containers

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Storage and Volumes safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Storage and Volumes Example in Docker and Containers

Store a small record, restart or reload the application, and prove the state can be read back correctly.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Storage and Volumes Problems in Docker and Containers

Recognize common failure modes in Storage and Volumes, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Storage and Volumes in Docker and Containers

Docker and Containers — Storage and Volumes lab: Store a small record, restart or reload the application, and prove the state can be read back correctly.

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05Container NetworkingBuild practical skill in container networking and connect it to the outcomes of Docker and Containers.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Container Networking: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Container Networking in Docker and Containers.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Container Networking in Docker and Containers

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Container Networking safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Container Networking Example in Docker and Containers

Trace one connection from client to service and record the address, resolved name, destination port, and response.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Container Networking Problems in Docker and Containers

Recognize common failure modes in Container Networking, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Container Networking in Docker and Containers

Docker and Containers — Container Networking lab: Trace one connection from client to service and record the address, resolved name, destination port, and response.

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06Multi-Container ApplicationsBuild practical skill in multi-container applications and connect it to the outcomes of Docker and Containers.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Multi-Container Applications: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Multi-Container Applications in Docker and Containers.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Multi-Container Applications in Docker and Containers

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Multi-Container Applications safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Multi-Container Applications Example in Docker and Containers

Build and run a small containerized service, connect it to a second service or volume, inspect logs, stop/restart it, and verify non-root/runtime settings where practical.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Multi-Container Applications Problems in Docker and Containers

Recognize common failure modes in Multi-Container Applications, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

07Security and Image QualityBuild practical skill in security and image quality and connect it to the outcomes of Docker and Containers.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Security and Image Quality: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Security and Image Quality in Docker and Containers.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Security and Image Quality in Docker and Containers

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Security and Image Quality safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Security and Image Quality Example in Docker and Containers

Build and run a small containerized service, connect it to a second service or volume, inspect logs, stop/restart it, and verify non-root/runtime settings where practical.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Security and Image Quality Problems in Docker and Containers

Recognize common failure modes in Security and Image Quality, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

08Delivery and TroubleshootingBuild practical skill in delivery and troubleshooting and connect it to the outcomes of Docker and Containers.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Delivery and Troubleshooting: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Delivery and Troubleshooting in Docker and Containers.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Delivery and Troubleshooting in Docker and Containers

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Delivery and Troubleshooting safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Delivery and Troubleshooting Example in Docker and Containers

Deploy a small version change to a disposable environment, verify health, then practice a rollback.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Delivery and Troubleshooting Problems in Docker and Containers

Recognize common failure modes in Delivery and Troubleshooting, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Portfolio integration

Capstone Project

Containerize a Multi-Service Web Application

Combine the path skills in a portfolio-ready project with clear functional requirements, tests, verification evidence, and operating notes.

GuidedIndependentPortfolio

Acceptance criteria

The core workflow works from start to finish.
Invalid input or failure states are handled clearly.
The result is tested and documented.
A reviewer can reproduce the setup and verification.

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Skill assessment

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Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Prerequisites

Tools

What you need

Learning modules

Container Foundations: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Set Up and Explore Container Foundations in Docker and Containers

Build a Practical Container Foundations Example in Docker and Containers

Debug Common Container Foundations Problems in Docker and Containers

Guided Lab: Container Foundations in Docker and Containers

Images and Dockerfiles: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Set Up and Explore Images and Dockerfiles in Docker and Containers

Build a Practical Images and Dockerfiles Example in Docker and Containers

Debug Common Images and Dockerfiles Problems in Docker and Containers

Guided Lab: Images and Dockerfiles in Docker and Containers

Containers, Processes, and Logs: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Set Up and Explore Containers, Processes, and Logs in Docker and Containers

Build a Practical Containers, Processes, and Logs Example in Docker and Containers

Debug Common Containers, Processes, and Logs Problems in Docker and Containers

Guided Lab: Containers, Processes, and Logs in Docker and Containers

Storage and Volumes: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Set Up and Explore Storage and Volumes in Docker and Containers

Build a Practical Storage and Volumes Example in Docker and Containers

Debug Common Storage and Volumes Problems in Docker and Containers

Guided Lab: Storage and Volumes in Docker and Containers

Container Networking: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Set Up and Explore Container Networking in Docker and Containers

Build a Practical Container Networking Example in Docker and Containers

Debug Common Container Networking Problems in Docker and Containers

Guided Lab: Container Networking in Docker and Containers

Multi-Container Applications: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Set Up and Explore Multi-Container Applications in Docker and Containers

Build a Practical Multi-Container Applications Example in Docker and Containers

Debug Common Multi-Container Applications Problems in Docker and Containers

Security and Image Quality: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Set Up and Explore Security and Image Quality in Docker and Containers

Build a Practical Security and Image Quality Example in Docker and Containers

Debug Common Security and Image Quality Problems in Docker and Containers

Delivery and Troubleshooting: Core Concepts for Docker and Containers

Set Up and Explore Delivery and Troubleshooting in Docker and Containers

Build a Practical Delivery and Troubleshooting Example in Docker and Containers

Debug Common Delivery and Troubleshooting Problems in Docker and Containers

Capstone Project

Containerize a Multi-Service Web Application

Acceptance criteria

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