Docker Fundamentals Training

Start your containerization journey with this comprehensive 2-day introduction to Docker. Learn core concepts, image building, container management, networking, and storage — everything you need to containerize and run applications confidently.

Training Details

Duration	2 days (16 hours)
Level	Beginner
Delivery	In-person, Live online, Hybrid
Certification	N/A

Who Is This For?

• Developers packaging applications for consistent deployment
• System administrators new to containerization
• DevOps engineers building container-based workflows
• Anyone new to Docker and containers

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand container concepts and how Docker works
• Build efficient Docker images with Dockerfiles
• Run, manage, and troubleshoot containers
• Configure container networking and storage
• Use Docker Hub and private registries
• Apply best practices for image design and security

Detailed Agenda

Day 1: Containers and Images

Module 1: Introduction to Containers

• Containers vs virtual machines
• Docker architecture — daemon, CLI, containerd
• Installing Docker and verifying the setup
• Hands-on: Run your first containers

Module 2: Docker Images and Dockerfiles

• Image layers and the union filesystem
• Dockerfile instructions (FROM, RUN, COPY, CMD, ENTRYPOINT)
• Build context and .dockerignore
• Hands-on: Write Dockerfiles for different application stacks

Module 3: Image Optimization

• Multi-stage builds for smaller images
• Layer caching strategies
• Choosing base images (Alpine, Distroless, scratch)
• Hands-on: Optimize image size and build time

Day 2: Networking, Storage, and Operations

Module 4: Container Networking

• Bridge, host, and none network drivers
• Port mapping and container DNS
• User-defined networks and container linking
• Hands-on: Connect multi-container applications

Module 5: Volumes and Storage

• Volumes, bind mounts, and tmpfs
• Named volumes and volume drivers
• Data persistence patterns
• Hands-on: Add persistent storage to stateful containers

Module 6: Container Operations

• Container lifecycle management
• Logging, monitoring, and resource limits
• Docker Hub and private registries
• Hands-on: Push images to a registry and manage container resources

Prerequisites

• Basic Linux command line skills
• Familiarity with a programming language or web framework
• No prior Docker experience required

Delivery Formats

Format	Description
In-Person	On-site at your company's location, hands-on with direct interaction
Live Online	Interactive virtual sessions with screen sharing and real-time labs
Hybrid	Combination of on-site and remote sessions, flexible scheduling

All formats include hands-on labs, course materials, and post-training support.