Docker for Beginners: Build & Deploy Real Apps

Name: Docker for Beginners: Build & Deploy Real Apps
Rating: 3.9 (32 reviews)

Master Containers, Docker Compose, Microservices, CI/CD & Security from Scratch

Created byCloudsArk Academy, Mo Khalil

Last updated 3/2026

English

What you'll learn

Grasp Docker Basics: Understand Docker's core concepts, architecture, and its advantages over traditional virtualization.
Install Docker: Learn to install and configure Docker on Linux, Windows, and Mac, ensuring readiness for various environments.
Manage Containers and Images: Master creating, managing, and deploying Docker containers and images for efficient application delivery.
Docker Networking: Gain insights into Docker's networking capabilities, including linking containers and setting up networks for complex applications.

Course content

7 sections • 31 lectures • 3h 18m total length

What is Docker and Why Use It?4:16
Explore Docker, the open source platform that packages an application and its dependencies into containers, using images, the Docker Engine, and Docker Hub to support microservices in isolated deployments.
Docker vs. Virtual Machines4:34
Compare Docker containers with virtual machines, detailing architecture, performance, and use cases for microservices, CI/CD, isolation, and legacy app compatibility.
Docker Terminology and Architecture3:45
Setting Up Your Docker Environment - Windows Installation3:07
Setting Up Your Docker Environment - Ubuntu Installation3:28
Our Labs Repository0:21

Presentation: Docker Basics5:47
Working with Docker Images16:27
Explore Docker images as blueprints for containers, learn to find, pull, build, and manage images from Docker Hub and other registries, and apply multi-stage builds to reduce image size.
Managing Containers8:04
Master the life cycle of containers by creating, starting, stopping, and removing them with Docker run, Docker stop, and Docker rm, and monitor logs with Docker logs.
Networking in Docker5:40
Persistent Storage and Volumes7:13

Introduction to Security in Docker4:05
Apply Docker security best practices across the principle of least privilege, image scanning, and secure container communications to protect containerized applications throughout the life cycle.
Running Docker Containers as a Non-root User7:11
Scanning Docker Images for Vulnerabilities: Hands-On7:50
Learn to scan Docker images for vulnerabilities using Trivy in a hands-on session, from installation to identifying high and medium vulnerabilities and ignoring issues with a .trivyignore file.
Setting Up Network Policies to Control Traffic Between Containers: Hands-On6:03

Introduction to Docker Swarm2:43
Introduction to Kubernetes3:08
CI/CD with Docker and GitHub Actions: Overview2:33
Automate docker builds and pushes to aws ecr using github actions, with vulnerability scanning by trivy, to streamline ci/cd pipelines.
CI/CD with Docker and GitHub Actions: Hands-On24:17
Learn to build and push Docker images to AWS ECR using GitHub Actions, implementing a CI/CD pipeline with tests, Trivy scanning, and Hadolint linting to ensure image quality.

Requirements

Basic Linux Skills: Familiarity with Linux command line operations and basic Linux administration skills.
Understanding of DevOps: A general understanding of DevOps principles and practices is helpful but not mandatory.
Computer with Internet: Access to a computer (Linux, Mac, or Windows) with internet connection for software installation and exercises.
No Docker Experience Required: This course starts with the basics, making it accessible to beginners without prior Docker experience.

Description

Ever struggled with the classic 'it works on my machine' problem? Docker solves that - and this course will show you exactly how.

In 3.5 hours of focused, hands-on video, you'll build real confidence with Docker from the ground up. No fluff, no lengthy theory - just practical labs that mirror what DevOps engineers do on the job every day.

Here's what you'll walk away with:

Hands-on skills:

- Create and manage containers and Docker images

- Build multi-container applications with Docker Compose

- Set up a professional development environment

- Implement container security best practices

- Deploy microservices and monitor with ELK Stack

- Automate deployments with CI/CD using GitHub Actions

Career-ready knowledge:

Docker is one of the most in-demand tools in cloud and DevOps. By the end of this course, you'll speak the language of modern application deployment - making you a stronger candidate for DevOps, Cloud, and Software Engineering roles.

Perfect for beginners:

We start from the very basics. If you know your way around a Linux terminal, you are ready to go. No prior Docker experience is required to enroll and start making progress from day one.

Join 6,800+ students already learning Docker the practical way. Your first container is just a few clicks away.

Who this course is for:

Linux Administrators: Who are looking to modernize their application deployment and management practices by integrating Docker into their workflows.
DevOps Engineers: Professionals aiming to enhance their DevOps toolchain with Docker for improved continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
Software Developers: Interested in learning containerization to ensure consistent environments from development through production.
IT Professionals: Any IT practitioner keen on understanding Docker's role in today’s cloud-centric computing environment.
Tech Enthusiasts: Beginners and tech enthusiasts curious about Docker and container technology, looking to gain a solid foundation.

Docker for Beginners: Build & Deploy Real Apps

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Course content

Section 1: Introduction to Docker6 lectures • 20min

Section 2: Docker Fundamentals5 lectures • 43min

Section 3: Docker Compose and Multi-Container Applications4 lectures • 24min

Section 4: Docker for Development4 lectures • 24min

Section 5: Security in Docker4 lectures • 25min

Section 6: Advanced Docker Techniques4 lectures • 33min

Section 7: Docker and Microservices4 lectures • 30min

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