devops-basics

1. What is Docker?

Overview

Docker is a platform designed to make it easier to create, deploy, and run applications using containers. It allows for packaging applications and their dependencies into containers.

Docker Architecture

For a deeper understanding, refer to the Docker Architecture documentation.

Official website documentation of docker

• Access the complete official Docker documentation for detailed information and references.

2. Prerequisites

• Familiarity with containerization concepts and basic Linux command-line usage would be beneficial for understanding Docker.

3. Installation

How to install Docker?

• Follow the steps outlined in the Docker installation documentation for both local development and production environments.

4. Basics of Docker

Getting started with Docker

• Refer to the official Docker getting started documentation for a comprehensive introduction.

Docker Hello World

• Run the basic/docker-helloworld.sh script to execute a simple Docker “Hello World” demonstration.

Top Docker commands

• Checkout basic/top-docker-cmd.md

5. Beyond the Basics

Hands-On Example

• Explore a practical hands-on example in the advanced directory to quickly start using Docker.

6. More

Docker Cheatsheet

• Use the Docker cheatsheet as a quick reference guide for Docker commands and functionalities.

Recommended Books

• Docker in Action, Second Edition by Jeff Nickoloff (Author), Stephen Kuenzli (Author). Link Docker in Action

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