Getting Started with Docker

An Introductory Course by IBM

Course Description

"Getting Started with Docker" is an introductory-level course offered by IBM that provides hands-on experience with Docker, one of the most popular platforms for building, running, and managing containers. This course is designed to equip learners with essential Docker skills that are highly valued in the field of application development and cloud computing.

What You'll Learn

  • Pull Docker images from Docker Hub
  • Run Docker images as containers
  • Build Docker images using Dockerfiles
  • Push Docker images to IBM Cloud Container Registry
  • Use the Docker command line interface (CLI)
  • Understand the fundamentals of Cloud Ops and microservices
  • Gain practical knowledge of modern cloud app development using containers

Prerequisites

  • A web browser
  • An IBM Cloud account (free tier available)
  • Basic knowledge of command line interface (CLI) usage (optional)

Course Content

  • Introduction to Docker and container technology
  • Pulling images from Docker Hub
  • Running containers using Docker
  • Creating Dockerfiles to build custom images
  • Pushing images to IBM Cloud Container Registry
  • Docker CLI commands and usage
  • Integration of containers with microservices
  • Cloud Ops fundamentals
  • Modern cloud application development practices

Who Should Take This Course

  • Aspiring application developers
  • Cloud computing enthusiasts
  • IT professionals looking to expand their skillset
  • Students interested in modern software development practices
  • Anyone wanting to enhance their job prospects in the tech industry

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course have numerous real-world applications:

  1. Developing and deploying containerized applications
  2. Streamlining software development and deployment processes
  3. Improving application portability across different platforms
  4. Enhancing collaboration between development and operations teams
  5. Facilitating faster and more reliable software updates
  6. Optimizing resource utilization in cloud environments
  7. Supporting microservices architecture implementation
  8. Enabling continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices

Course Features

This course offers a cloud-based IDE with all required software pre-installed, making it accessible and convenient for learners to gain practical experience with Docker. By completing this project, you'll be well-equipped to leverage Docker in real-world scenarios and stand out as a stronger job candidate or developer in the competitive tech industry.