
Docker & Kubernetes Essentials
Course Description
Description
This self-paced course introduces learners to the core concepts and tools of containerization and orchestration, focusing on Docker and Kubernetes — two of the most in-demand skills for DevOps, cloud engineers, and developers in 2025.
Whether you're deploying microservices or scaling cloud-native applications, this course covers how to build, ship, and manage containers with Docker and automate deployments with Kubernetes. With hands-on labs and real-world projects, you'll be able to confidently apply these tools in production environments.
What You Will Learn
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Understand what containers are and why they matter in modern software delivery
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Install and configure Docker on local and cloud environments
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Create and manage Docker containers, images, volumes, and networks
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Write Dockerfiles and use Docker Compose for multi-container applications
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Understand Kubernetes architecture: nodes, pods, deployments, services
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Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes clusters (using Minikube or cloud playgrounds)
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Learn about container orchestration, scaling, and rolling updates
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Work with kubectl, YAML files, and Helm basics
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Troubleshoot containers and pods, manage logs, and apply best practices
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Implement real-world deployment workflows using Docker + K8s + GitHub Actions
Course Curriculum
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Introduction to Containers
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What is containerization?
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Containers vs Virtual Machines
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Use cases in DevOps and cloud environments
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Docker Fundamentals
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Installing Docker (Windows, Mac, Linux)
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Docker CLI & Docker Desktop overview
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Working with containers and images
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Docker Hub and private registries
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Dockerfiles and Docker Compose
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Writing Dockerfiles for custom images
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Exposing ports, environment variables, and entrypoints
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Building and tagging images
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Docker Compose for multi-container apps
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Kubernetes Basics
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Kubernetes architecture: master, nodes, pods, and controllers
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Introduction to Minikube and cloud-based clusters
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Deployments, replica sets, and services
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Working with kubectl & YAML
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Deploying and managing apps with kubectl
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Writing and applying YAML manifests
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Scaling pods and performing rolling updates
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Orchestration & Service Management
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Networking in Kubernetes
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Load balancing, service discovery, and ingress
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Volumes and persistent storage
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Monitoring, Logs & Debugging
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Viewing pod logs and container resource usage
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Common errors and how to fix them
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Health checks and liveness probes
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Real-World CI/CD with Docker + Kubernetes
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Building Docker images in a CI pipeline
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Using GitHub Actions for container deployment
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Deploying apps to Kubernetes (manual + automated)
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Final Capstone Project
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Build and containerize a Node.js/React app
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Push image to Docker Hub
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Deploy to Kubernetes using YAML and test rollout
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Submit GitHub repo + deployment video for review
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