This course combines the GL340 Docker and GL360 Kubernetes Administration courses.
Participants will first understand the core features of Docker including: container creation and management, interacting with Docker hub, using Dockerfile to create and manage custom images, advanced Docker networking (how to safely expose container services to the world, and link containers), the use of Docker volumes to manage persistent data, and Docker Compose to build multi-container applications. Emphasis is placed on best practices and how to secure Docker installations and containers.
The second part of the course introduces participants to the basic concepts and architecture of Kubernetes, its initial install & setup, Kubernetes Pods, deployments and services, persistent storage, networking, automating deployment, scaling & management of containerized applications, and finally it’s logging and monitoring facilities.
50% theory 50% hands on lab exercises
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
The primary goal of the course is to equip participants with the skills needed to manage containerized applications effectively in enterprise and cloud environments. It covers the full lifecycle from container creation to deployment, scaling, and monitoring.