Welcome
What will you learn in this course?
Who is the course for and prerequisites
From Zero to Hero: Docker Compose
You know Docker, now it's time to master Docker Compose
About This Course
You might fully understand what Docker is, how it works and how to use it, but you probably only know the
basics of Docker Compose. Docker Compose is a crucial part of Docker, and it helps bring entire systems
together for local development and beyond. In this course, Docker Captain Shelley Benhoff will teach you
everything you need to know to understand and use Docker Compose effectively, including basic things like
syntax and building to networking, volumes, ports, advanced configuration and working with Kubernetes.
This is a unique opportunity to set the right foundation and learn advanced concepts from an expert in Docker.
Course Curriculum
3h 20m 7 sections
Introduction
Comparing Docker Compose vs. Dockerfile
Learning YAML configuration basics
Defining services
Configuring build options
Using Docker Compose commands
Reviewing other Docker Compose commands
Summary
Introduction
Defining volumes, ports, and network
Comparing bind mounts vs. named volumes
Configuring volume attributes
Exposing ports and port mapping
Using a custom network
Summary
Introduction
Using a custom project name
Storing values in an .env file
Managing service dependencies and implementing health checks
Using secrets
Using service profiles
Working with Docker Compose overrides
Using Docker Compose watch
Scaling Services
Challenge: Cleaning up the project
Solution: Cleaning up the project
Summary
Introduction
Debugging with Docker Compose commands
Reviewing common errors
Managing volumes and file permissions
Troubleshooting custom networks and port mappings
Summary
Introduction
Reviewing Kubernetes Basics
Creating a Hello, World app with Minikube
Converting Docker Compose to Kubernetes with Kompose
Using a Docker image from a registry
Utilizing secrets and ConfigMaps
Configuring Kubernetes network policies
Setting port declarations and service exposure
Scaling best practices
Handling volumes and persistent storage in Kubernetes
Implementing health checks
Summary
Conclusion
Meet Your Instructor
Shelley Benhoff
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