In this advanced Docker course, you'll learn to manage data persistence, resource optimization, and container orchestration. By the end, you'll be proficient in using Docker volumes for data storage, setting resource limits, applying restart policies, and building multi-container apps with Docker Compose. Gain hands-on experience with bind mounts, named volumes, and managing Docker networking for production environments.
Advanced Docker - Data Persistence and Orchestration
Advanced Docker - Data Persistence and Orchestration
This course is part of Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced Specialization
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9 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Understand Docker volumes and the importance of persistent data storage in containers.
Set resource limits (CPU, memory) for containers to optimize performance.
Use Docker Compose for multi-container applications and service orchestration.
Implement networking strategies and configure service dependencies in Docker.
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, we will explore the essential concept of data persistence in Docker using volumes. We will cover different types of volumes, including bind mounts and named volumes, and show how to manage them with the Docker CLI to ensure data durability and consistency across container lifecycles.
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6 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will dive into advanced Docker topics, including resource limits for CPU and memory, restart policies for fault tolerance, and networking techniques. You’ll learn to fine-tune container resources, ensure resilience through restart policies, and explore different networking configurations to optimize container communication.
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8 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will guide you through the process of coding and deploying a key-value application using Docker. You will set up a MongoDB database, create an Express backend, and configure containers to enable data persistence, API functionality, and secure interactions between services.
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14 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore Docker Compose, a tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications. You will learn how to use Compose to orchestrate services, manage resources such as volumes and networks, and streamline workflows for complex containerized environments.
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12 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will guide you through building and deploying a full Notes app using Docker Compose. You will containerize both the backend and frontend, optimize the build process, and manage inter-service communication with NGINX, ensuring seamless deployment and scalability of the app.
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17 videos1 reading2 assignments
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