Docker for Beginners: Fast & Hands-On Training

Name: Docker for Beginners: Fast & Hands-On Training
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Learn Docker from scratch with hands-on labs, containers, images, networking, volumes, Docker Compose, and Docker Swarm.

Created byH B

Last updated 7/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand Docker fundamentals, containerization concepts, and the differences between Docker and traditional virtualization technologies.
Install and configure Docker on Windows and Linux, create and manage containers, images, volumes, and networks.
Build custom Docker images using Dockerfile, transfer images between systems, and work with Docker Hub and Nexus Repository.
Deploy real-world applications using Docker Compose, including static websites and WordPress, and understand when to use Docker Swarm and Kubernetes.

Course content

7 sections • 24 lectures • 1h 3m total length

What is Virtualization? Differences between ESXi and Docker4:01
Explore virtualization basics by comparing ESXi hypervisor with Docker containerization, explaining how containers share the host kernel, use images, and enable lightweight, scalable application deployment.
Installing Docker Installing Docker on Windows and Linux2:23
Running Your First Container Running an Nginx container using docker run1:27

Containers and Images What is a container? Introduction to Docker hub & images2:11
Define what a container is and how it packages an app with dependencies to run consistently across environments, and learn to use Docker Hub images to create containers.
Container Lifecycle Commands Working with docker ps, stop, start, rm , pull3:32
Hands-on Practice 1 Running and interacting with a container1:09
Practice running and interacting with containers using docker images, docker rmi, and docker ps -a, while completing nginx tasks on separate ports and editing the default page.
Container Interaction Modifying Nginx container content using docker exec3:23
Docker Volumes (Basic Mounting) Mounting directories inside containers3:06
Working with Docker Images Downloading and managing images from Docker Hub1:40
Explore managing docker images on your local system by listing images with docker images, removing unused ones with docker rmi, and monitoring containers with docker ps -a for troubleshooting.

Solution – Static Website Step-by-step solution of the exercise3:06
Download a free website template with wget, unzip it, and edit parts with the nano editor inside the container; use docker cp for portability and client-ready delivery.
Practice 2 – Static Website Deployment Deploying a static website using Docker0:21
Set up a static business website using ready-made templates and deploy it with Docker for a real project.

Introduction to Dockerfile Creating custom images for applications3:09
Learn to build portable docker images by crafting a Dockerfile with from and run instructions, install nginx on Ubuntu, and package the result using docker build -t my-image.
Dockerfile Instructions Understanding CMD and the build process2:02
Building Web Applications with Dockerfile Using COPY, EXPOSE, and building imag2:11
Build a static website image with a dockerfile by copying files into an nginx base, exposing port 80, and running a container; learn docker history basics.

Image Backup and Restore Using docker save and docker load1:23
Learn how to move docker images between servers without internet by exporting with docker save, transferring via sftp using portable storage, and loading with docker load.
Introduction to Nexus Repository Setting up Nexus as a Docker registry4:41
Learn to use Nexus Repository as a central docker registry and repository manager to store and version libraries, dependencies, artifacts, and container images, boosting build speed and security.
Configuring Nexus for Docker Preparing Nexus for image storage3:03
Transferring Images via Nexus Uploading and downloading Docker images1:23
Introduction to Docker Compose Understanding multi-container applications1:35
Learn how to run a dynamic website with Docker Compose by placing the web service and database in separate containers, using a docker-compose.yml for a PHP or WordPress setup.

Docker Networking Basics Introduction to container networking3:40
Explore Docker networking basics focusing on the bridge network and the docker0 interface, and how containers obtain IPs from 172.17.0.1 and 172.27 ranges, using docker inspect and docker network commands.
Docker Volumes Data persistence in containers1:36
Deploying WordPress with Docker Compose Full practical deployment3:24
Learn to deploy WordPress with Docker Compose by defining services in a YAML file, configuring WordPress and database containers, and managing volumes and networks.
WordPress Deployment (Part 2) Completing the WordPress stack setup5:43
Deploy a WordPress site and database with Docker Compose by creating a docker-compose.yml, configuring WordPress and db services, mapping ports, and setting environment variables and volumes for secure access.

Requirements

No prior Docker experience is required. Basic computer skills and familiarity with simple Linux commands are helpful but not mandatory. All Docker concepts will be explained step by step.

Description

Are you ready to learn Docker and start your DevOps journey?

This course is designed for beginners who want to understand Docker from the ground up through simple explanations and practical demonstrations.

Instead of focusing only on theory, you'll build real Docker environments and learn by doing. Every concept is explained step by step, making it easy to follow even if you have no previous experience with containers.

Throughout this course, you'll learn how Docker works internally, why containers have become the industry standard, and how Docker differs from traditional virtualization technologies.

During the course, you will:

Install Docker on Linux
Understand Docker architecture
Work with Docker Images
Create and manage Containers
Execute commands inside containers
Manage Volumes for persistent storage
Configure Docker Networks
Build your own Docker Images using Dockerfile
Use Docker Hub effectively
Deploy multi-container applications using Docker Compose
Learn Docker Swarm fundamentals
Understand container best practices
Troubleshoot common Docker issues
Install And use Nexus Repository

Every lesson includes practical examples that you can perform on your own computer. By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently create, manage, and deploy Docker containers in real-world environments.

Whether you're a System Administrator, Network Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Software Developer, or an IT student, this course will provide the practical Docker skills needed for modern infrastructure.

No prior Docker experience is required. Basic Linux command-line knowledge is recommended but not mandatory.

Start learning Docker today and build a strong foundation for Kubernetes, cloud computing, and modern DevOps technologies.

Who this course is for:

Beginners who want to learn Docker from scratch, system administrators, DevOps enthusiasts, IT professionals, network and security engineers, and anyone interested in modern application deployment and containerization.

Docker for Beginners: Fast & Hands-On Training

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Introduction to Virtualization and Docker Basics3 lectures • 8min

Docker Fundamentals (Images & Containers)6 lectures • 15min

Hands-on Practice (Static Website)2 lectures • 3min

Dockerfile and Image Building3 lectures • 7min

Image Transfer and Repository Management5 lectures • 12min

Docker Ecosystem (Compose, Networking, Volumes)4 lectures • 14min

Orchestration and Scaling1 lecture • 3min

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