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Docker Roadmap
Understanding Docker Architecture
- 1. Understanding Containers vs Virtual Machines
- Key Differences Summary
- 2. Understanding Images vs Containers
- Example: Image Creation and Container Launch
- 3. Understanding Docker Engine Components
- Example: Docker Daemon and Client Interaction
- 4. Understanding Docker Daemon vs Docker CLI
- Example: CLI command execution flow
- Comparison: Daemon vs CLI
- 5. Understanding Namespaces and cgroups
- Example: Resource Limits with cgroups
- 6. Understanding Union File Systems
- Example: Layered File System
- Key Concepts
- 7. Understanding Docker Registry Architecture
- Example: Pushing to a Registry
- Registry Types
- 8. Understanding Container Lifecycle States
- Example: Check container state
- 9. Understanding Docker Object Hierarchy
- Example: Docker Object Hierarchy in Practice
- Key Concepts Summary
- 10. Understanding Docker Desktop Architecture
- Example: Docker Desktop UI Components
- Key Features of Docker Desktop Architecture
- 11. Understanding OCI Runtime Specification
- Example: OCI Runtime Configuration
- Key Points
- 12. Understanding containerd Integration
- Example: Docker using containerd as runtime
- Key Concepts
Installing and Configuring Docker
- 1. Installing Docker Engine
- Example: Post-installation setup on Linux
- 2. Installing Docker Desktop
- Example: Verify Installation
- Installation Summary
- 3. Configuring Docker Daemon
- Example: Docker Daemon Configuration File
- 4. Configuring Storage Drivers
- Example: Configure overlay2 storage driver
- 5. Configuring Logging Drivers
- Example: Setting a logging driver for a container
- Example: Setting a logging driver for a service (Docker Swarm)
- 6. Configuring Docker Context
- Example: Creating a Named Docker Context
- 7. Setting Up Proxy Configuration
- Example: Docker Daemon Proxy Configuration
- 8. Configuring Registry Mirrors
- Example: Setting up a Registry Mirror
- Example: Using Aliyun Mirror
- Steps to Configure Registry Mirrors
- 9. Enabling BuildKit
- Example: Using BuildKit with Dockerfile
- 10. Setting Up Experimental Features
- Example: Enabling Experimental Features
- Workflow: Enabling Experimental Features
- Summary of Experimental Features
- 11. Configuring Docker Root Directory
- Example: Setting Docker Root Directory
- 12. Managing Docker User Groups
- Example: Adding a User to the Docker Group
Working with Docker Init
- 1. Initializing New Projects
- Example: Using docker init
- 2. Selecting Application Templates
- Example: Using Node.js Express Template
- 3. Generating Dockerfile Automatically
- Example: Using Docker Init to generate Dockerfile
- Summary of Steps
- 4. Generating docker-compose.yml
- Example: Basic docker-compose.yml
- Key Concepts
- 5. Generating .dockerignore Files
- Example: Basic .dockerignore
- 6. Customizing Generated Configuration
- Example: Modifying docker-compose.yml
- 7. Understanding Template Options
- Example: Initializing with a specific template
- 8. Configuring Language-Specific Settings
- Example: Node.js Configuration
- Example: Python Configuration
- 9. Using Init with Existing Projects
- Example: Initializing Docker in an existing Node.js project
- Key Considerations
- 10. Modifying Generated Files
- Example: Modifying the Dockerfile
- Example: Updating docker-compose.yml
Managing Docker System
- 1. Viewing System Information
- 2. Viewing Version Information
- Example: Check Docker version
- 3. Checking Disk Usage
- Example: Check disk usage
- Example: Prune unused objects
- 4. Monitoring System Events
- Example: View Docker System Events
- Example: Filter Events by Container
- Example: Format Events with Custom Template
- 5. Pruning System Resources
- Example: Remove unused Docker objects
- Example: Prune with force flag
- Example: Prune volumes and images
- 6. Cleaning Up Build Cache
- Example: Remove unused build cache
- Example: Prune with filters
- 7. Removing All Stopped Containers
- Example: Remove all stopped containers
- 8. Removing All Unused Resources
- Example: Remove unused Docker resources
- Summary of docker system prune
- 9. Forcing Removal
- Example: Force remove a running container
- Example: Force remove an image in use
- 10. Filtering Resources for Pruning
- Example: Pruning Images by Label
- Example: Pruning Containers by Status
- Example: Pruning Volumes by Name Pattern
- 11. Viewing Live Resource Usage
- Example: Monitoring Container Resource Usage
- Example: Using Custom Format
- 12. Managing Docker Data Directory
- Example: Changing Docker Data Directory
- Workflow: Migrating Docker Data Directory
Working with Docker Images
- 1. Pulling Images
- Example: Pulling a specific image tag
- 2. Listing Images
- 3. Searching Images
- Example: Search for official Nginx images
- Example: Limit search results to 5
- 4. Inspecting Images
- Example: Inspecting an Image
- Example: Viewing Image History
- 5. Viewing Image History
- 6. Tagging Images
- Example: Tagging an Image
- Example: Pushing Tagged Image
- 7. Removing Images
- Example: Remove a Docker Image
- 8. Pruning Unused Images
- Example: Remove unused images
- Example: Remove images with specific label
- Example: Remove all unused images without confirmation
- 9. Saving Images to Archive
- 10. Loading Images from Archive
- Example: Loading a Docker Image Archive
- 11. Filtering Images
- Example: Filtering by Label
- Example: Combining Filters
- 12. Displaying Image Digests
Building Images with Dockerfile
- 1. Creating Dockerfile
- Example: Basic Dockerfile
- 2. Setting Working Directory
- Example: Setting Working Directory
- 3. Using COPY vs ADD Instructions
- Example: COPY usage
- Example: ADD usage with URL
- 4. Defining Environment Variables
- Example: Setting Environment Variables
- 5. Defining Build Arguments
- Example: Using ARG in Dockerfile
- 6. Exposing Ports
- Example: EXPOSE directive usage
- Key Points
- 7. Setting User Context
- Example: Setting User Context
- 8. Adding Labels
- Example: Adding Labels in Dockerfile
- 9. Using ENTRYPOINT vs CMD
- Example: ENTRYPOINT and CMD together
- Example: Override CMD with arguments
- Example: Override ENTRYPOINT with --entrypoint
- Key Differences Summary
- 10. Configuring Healthchecks
- Example: Basic Healthcheck
- Example: Healthcheck with Options
- Healthcheck Configuration Options
- 11. Handling .dockerignore Files
- Example: .dockerignore usage
- 12. Building Images
- Example: Basic Dockerfile
Implementing Multi-Stage Builds
- 1. Creating Multi-Stage Dockerfile
- Example: Multi-Stage Dockerfile
- 2. Using Named Build Stages
- Example: Multi-stage Dockerfile with Named Stages
- 3. Copying Artifacts Between Stages
- Example: Copying Build Artifacts
- 4. Targeting Specific Build Stage
- Example: Building a Specific Stage
- 5. Optimizing Build Cache Layers
- Example: Optimizing RUN Commands
- Example: Using .dockerignore
- 6. Implementing Build-Time Dependencies
- Example: Using Build-Time Args
- 7. Reducing Final Image Size
- Example: Multi-stage build with size optimization
- 8. Sharing Layers Between Stages
- Example: Sharing Dependencies
- 9. Using External Images in Stages
- Example: Using External Images in Multi-Stage Build
- Best Practices for External Images
- 10. Building Platform-Specific Images
- Example: Building for ARM64
- 11. Creating Development vs Production Stages
- Example: Multi-stage Dockerfile
- Key Benefits
- 12. Using Scratch Base Image
- Example: Go App with Scratch
Optimizing Docker Images
- 1. Using Smaller Base Images
- Example: Using Alpine as base image
- 2. Minimizing Layer Count
- Example: Combining RUN commands
- Example: Multi-stage build
- 3. Combining RUN Commands
- Example: Efficient RUN Commands
- 4. Ordering Instructions for Cache Efficiency
- Example: Efficient Layer Ordering
- 5. Leveraging Build Cache Effectively
- Example: Optimizing Dockerfile for Cache
- Cache Optimization Tips
- 6. Using .dockerignore to Exclude Files
- Example: Basic .dockerignore
- 7. Removing Build Dependencies
- Example: Reducing Image Size with Multi-Stage Build
- 8. Cleaning Package Manager Cache
- Example: Cleaning apt cache in a multi-stage build
- 9. Using Specific Image Tags
- Example: Pulling an image with a specific digest
- 10. Compressing Image Layers
- Example: Reducing Layer Size with RUN Commands
- 11. Analyzing Image Size
- Example: Analyze image size breakdown
- 12. Squashing Image Layers
- Example: Squashing image layers
Building with BuildKit
- 1. Enabling BuildKit
- Example: Enable BuildKit in Dockerfile
- 2. Using BuildKit Syntax
- Example: Multi-stage build with BuildKit features
- 3. Using Build Secrets
- Example: Using a file-based secret
- Example: Using an environment variable as secret
- 4. Mounting SSH Agent
- Example: Using SSH mount in Docker Build
- 5. Implementing Build Mounts
- Example: Using bind mount to share source code
- Example: Using cache mount for faster builds
- 6. Caching Build Layers
- Example: Caching RUN Commands
- 7. Using Inline Cache
- Example: Using inline cache with Dockerfile
- Example: Build with inline cache
- 8. Configuring Build Output
- Example: Save image to local registry
- Example: Push to remote registry
- 9. Using Build Contexts
- Example: Specifying a build context
- Key Points
- 10. Building for Multiple Platforms
- Example: Building for Multiple Platforms
- Key Points
- 11. Optimizing Layer Caching
- Example: Layer Caching Optimization
- 12. Debugging Builds with Progress Output
- Example: Enable detailed build progress
Working with Docker Buildx
- 1. Installing Buildx
- Example: Verify Buildx Installation
- 2. Creating Builder Instance
- Example: Creating a new builder instance
- 3. Listing Builders
- Example: Listing all Docker Buildx builders
- 4. Using Builder
- Example: Building for Multiple Platforms
- Example: Load Image to Local Cache
- 5. Inspecting Builder
- Example: Inspecting default builder
- Example: Inspecting a named builder
- 6. Building Multi-Platform Images
- Example: Building multi-platform image
- 7. Pushing Multi-Platform Images
- Example: Pushing Multi-Platform Image
- 8. Building with Cache Export
- Example: Exporting and Importing Cache
- 9. Building with Cache Import
- Example: Importing cache from a registry
- Example: Exporting cache to a registry
- 10. Using Remote Build Contexts
- Example: Building from a Git Repository
- 11. Building with OCI Exporter
- Example: Exporting an OCI Image
- 12. Removing Builder
- Example: Remove a Builder
Running and Managing Containers
- 1. Running Containers
- Example: Running a Web Server Container
- Example: Starting a Container with Custom Volume Mounting
- 2. Running in Detached Mode
- Example: Running a Web Server in Detached Mode
- Key Points
- 3. Running Interactive Containers
- Example: Running an Interactive Bash Shell
- Key Points
- 4. Naming Containers
- Example: Naming a Container
- 5. Removing Containers After Exit
- Example: Remove a stopped container
- Example: Remove all stopped containers
- 6. Overriding Container Commands
- Example: Override command on container run
- Example: Execute command in running container
- 7. Running Containers as Different User
- Example: Running container as non-root user
- Example: Running container with user by name
- 8. Mapping Ports
- Example: Map a single port
- Example: Map multiple ports
- Example: Map port with random host port
- 9. Setting Environment Variables
- Example: Using environment variables in a Node.js app
- 10. Mounting Volumes
- Example: Mounting a Host Directory
- Example: Using Named Volumes
- 11. Limiting Container Resources
- Example: Limiting Memory and CPU
- 12. Restarting Containers Automatically
- Example: Setting Restart Policy
Managing Container Lifecycle
- 1. Listing Containers
- 2. Starting Stopped Containers
- Example: Starting a Stopped Container
- 3. Stopping Running Containers
- Example: Stopping a Container Gracefully
- Example: Stopping a Container with Timeout
- Example: Killing a Container Immediately
- 4. Restarting Containers
- Example: Restart policy with on-failure
- Example: Always restart container
- 5. Pausing Containers
- Example: Pausing and Unpausing a Container
- 6. Unpausing Containers
- Example: Unpause a Container
- 7. Killing Containers (docker kill)
- Example: Killing a Container
- Example: Killing a Container with Custom Signal
- 8. Removing Containers (docker rm)
- Example: Remove a container by name
- Example: Remove a container by ID
- Example: Remove multiple containers
- Example: Force remove a running container
- Example: Remove container and its volumes
- 9. Renaming Containers (docker rename)
- Example: Rename a Container
- 10. Waiting for Container Exit (docker wait)
- Example: Waiting for a container to exit
- 11. Updating Running Container
- Example: Update Memory Limit of a Running Container
- 12. Creating Container Without Starting
- Example: Creating a Container Without Starting It
Inspecting and Debugging Containers
- 1. Viewing Container Logs (docker logs)
- Example: Viewing logs from a running container
- Example: Following logs in real-time
- Example: Viewing logs since a specific time
- Example: Viewing last 50 lines of logs
- 2. Following Log Output
- Example: Following Logs in Real-Time
- Example: Filtering Logs by Time
- 3. Limiting Log Output (--tail, --since)
- Example: Viewing Recent Logs
- Example: Filtering Logs by Time
- 4. Inspecting Container Details
- Example: Inspecting Container Configuration
- 5. Viewing Container Processes
- Example: Inspecting a container's processes
- Example: Running ps inside a container
- 6. Monitoring Container Stats
- Key Stats Fields
- 7. Executing Commands in Container
- Example: Running a shell in a container
- Example: Running a command in the background
- 8. Attaching to Running Container
- 9. Copying Files To/From Container
- Example: Copying a file from container to host
- Example: Copying a directory from host to container
- 10. Viewing Container Changes
- Example: Using docker diff
- 11. Exporting Container Filesystem
- Example: Exporting Container Filesystem
- 12. Inspecting Container Exit Codes
- Example: Exit Code Analysis
Using Docker Debug
- 1. Starting Debug Session
- Example: Attach debugger to running container
- 2. Debugging Running Containers
- Example: Inspecting a running container
- Example: Viewing logs from a container
- Example: Listing processes in a container
- 3. Debugging Stopped Containers
- Example: Inspecting a Stopped Container
- Example: Viewing Logs from a Stopped Container
- 4. Debugging Slim Images
- Example: Identify Large Layers in Slim Image
- Example: Add Debug Tools to Slim Image
- 5. Installing Debug Tools Temporarily
- Example: Installing strace in a Container
- 6. Using Shell in Debug Mode
- Example: Accessing Container Shell
- 7. Inspecting Filesystem in Debug
- Example: Inspecting Files in a Running Container
- Example: Copying Files from Container to Host
- 8. Debugging Network Issues
- Example: Inspecting a network
- Example: Testing connectivity from a container
- 9. Analyzing Container State
- Example: Inspecting Container Configuration
- Example: Monitoring Container CPU and Memory
- 10. Exiting Debug Sessions Cleanly
- Example: Exiting Debug Session
Managing Container Health
- 1. Defining Healthchecks in Dockerfile
- Example: Defining a Healthcheck in Dockerfile
- 2. Configuring Health Intervals
- Example: Setting custom health check intervals
- 3. Setting Health Timeout
- Example: Setting Health Check Timeout
- 4. Defining Health Retries
- Example: Setting Health Check Retries
- 5. Setting Start Period
- Example: Using startPeriod in Dockerfile
- 6. Using Custom Health Commands
- Example: Custom Health Check with HTTP Endpoint
- Example: Health Check with Script
- 7. Viewing Container Health Status
- Example: Inspecting Health Check Details
- 8. Monitoring Health Events
- Example: Health Check Configuration
- Example: Inspecting Health Status
- Example: Viewing Health Logs
- 9. Disabling Healthchecks
- Example: Disabling Healthcheck in Runtime
- 10. Implementing Dependency Health Checks
- Example: HTTP GET Health Check
- Example: TCP Port Health Check
- 11. Understanding Health States
- Example: Health Check Configuration
- 12. Handling Health Failures Gracefully
- Example: Health Check Configuration in Dockerfile
- Example: Health Check in Compose File
- Best Practices for Health Checks
Working with Container Labels
- 1. Adding Labels at Build Time
- Example: Dockerfile LABEL usage
- Example: CLI label during build
- 2. Adding Labels at Runtime
- 3. Filtering Containers by Label
- Example: Using Label Filters in Docker CLI
- Example: Combining Multiple Label Filters
- 4. Organizing Resources with Labels
- Example: Setting Labels During Build
- Example: Setting Labels at Runtime
- Label Usage Summary
- 5. Using Labels for Automation
- Example: Applying Labels During Build
- Example: Filtering Containers by Labels
- 6. Implementing Labeling Standards
- Example: Setting Standardized Labels
- Workflow: Applying Labels to Existing Images
- Comparison: Labeling Approaches
- 7. Viewing Container Labels
- Example: Inspecting Labels Using docker inspect
- Example: Filtering Containers by Label
- 8. Updating Container Labels
- Example: Setting labels on a running container
- Example: Creating a container with labels
- 9. Using Labels with Orchestrators
- Example: Docker Swarm Label Usage
- Example: Kubernetes Label Usage
- 10. Implementing Metadata Conventions
- Example: Setting Metadata Labels in Dockerfile
Working with Docker Volumes
- 1. Creating Named Volumes
- Example: Create and Use a Named Volume
- 2. Listing Volumes
- Example: List all volumes
- Example: Inspect a volume
- 3. Inspecting Volumes
- Example: Inspecting Volume Details
- 4. Mounting Volumes
- Example: Mounting a Volume with Read-Write Access
- Example: Mounting a Volume with Read-Only Access
- 5. Using Bind Mounts
- Example: Mounting a Host Directory
- Example: Mounting a Single File
- 6. Creating tmpfs Mounts
- Example: Creating a tmpfs mount
- 7. Setting Volume Drivers
- Example: Using a Custom Volume Driver
- 8. Managing Volume Permissions
- Example: Setting Read-Only Volume
- Example: Using SELinux Labels
- 9. Backing Up Volumes
- Example: Backup Volume to Host
- 10. Restoring Volumes from Backup
- Example: Restore volume from backup file
- Key Considerations
- 11. Removing Volumes
- Example: Remove a specific volume
- Example: Remove multiple volumes
- Example: Remove all unused volumes
- 12. Pruning Unused Volumes
- Example: Remove unused volumes
Configuring Docker Networks
- 1. Creating Networks
- Example: Create a custom bridge network
- Example: Create an overlay network for swarm mode
- 2. Listing Networks
- Example: List all networks with custom format
- Example: Filter networks by driver
- 3. Inspecting Networks
- Example: Inspecting a Network
- 4. Connecting Containers to Networks
- Example: Connecting a Container to a Network
- Example: Connecting to Default Bridge Network
- 5. Disconnecting Containers from Networks
- Example: Disconnecting a Container from a Network
- 6. Using Bridge Networks
- Example: Creating a Custom Bridge Network
- Example: Running Container on Custom Bridge Network
- 7. Using Host Network
- Example: Run container with host network
- 8. Using None Network
- Example: Run container with no network
- 9. Configuring Network Aliases
- Example: Using Network Aliases in Docker Compose
- 10. Setting Up DNS Configuration
- Example: Custom DNS Servers
- Example: Adding Host Entry
- 11. Removing Networks
- Example: Remove a network by name
- Example: Remove a network by ID
- Example: Remove all unused networks
- 12. Pruning Unused Networks
- Example: Prune unused networks with confirmation
- Example: Prune networks without confirmation
- Example: Prune networks with label filter
Configuring Resource Constraints
- 1. Limiting Memory Usage
- Example: Setting Memory Limits
- 2. Setting Memory Reservation
- Example: Setting Memory Reservation
- 3. Configuring Swap Limit
- Example: Setting Swap Limit for a Container
- 4. Limiting CPU Usage
- Example: Limiting CPU Usage to 50% of One Core
- Example: Setting CPU Period and Quota
- 5. Setting CPU Shares
- Example: Setting CPU Shares for a Container
- Example: Using CPU Quota and Period
- 6. Pinning to Specific CPUs
- Example: Running a container on specific CPUs
- 7. Setting Block I/O Weight
- Example: Setting Block I/O Weight
- 8. Limiting Device Read/Write
- Example: Limiting Device Read/Write
- 9. Setting PID Limits
- Example: Setting PID Limits
- 10. Configuring Restart Policies
- Example: Using restart policy in Docker Compose
- Example: Using restart policy with Docker CLI
- 11. Setting Stop Timeout
- Example: Setting Stop Timeout
- 12. Configuring OOM Killer Behavior
- Example: Setting OOM Score Adjustment
Working with Docker Logging
- 1. Viewing Container Logs (docker logs)
- Example: Viewing logs with timestamps and limited output
- Example: Following logs in real-time
- 2. Following Logs in Real-Time
- Example: Follow logs with timestamps
- Example: Follow logs since a specific time
- 3. Limiting Log Output (--tail, --since)
- Example: Viewing Recent Logs
- Example: Filtering Logs by Time
- 4. Configuring Logging Drivers
- Example: Setting logging driver for a container
- Example: Setting logging driver for a service (Swarm mode)
- 5. Using JSON File Driver
- Example: Run container with JSON logging
- 6. Using Syslog Driver
- Example: Configure Docker to use Syslog Driver
- 7. Using Journald Driver
- Example: Run container with journald logging
- 8. Configuring Log Options
- Example: Configure JSON log driver with max size and rotation
- Example: Use syslog driver with custom facility
- Example: Use GELF driver for Graylog
- 9. Setting Log Rotation
- Example: Configure log rotation for a container
- 10. Viewing Logs from Multiple Containers
- Example: Viewing logs from multiple containers
- Example: Following logs from multiple containers
- 11. Filtering Logs by Timestamp
- Example: Filtering Logs by Timestamp
- 12. Disabling Logging
- Example: Disable logging for a container
Working with Docker Registry
- 1. Logging into Registry
- 2. Logging out from Registry
- Example: Logging out from a specific registry
- Example: Logging out from the default registry
- 3. Tagging for Different Registries
- Example: Pushing to a Private Registry
- Example: Using Tagging for Multi-Architecture Images
- 4. Pushing Images
- Example: Pushing to Docker Hub
- 5. Pulling from Private Registry
- Example: Pulling an Image from a Private Registry
- 6. Using Docker Hub Repositories
- Example: Pushing an Image to Docker Hub
- Example: Pulling an Image from Docker Hub
- Key Concepts
- 7. Running Local Registry
- Example: Start a local registry with Docker
- Example: Push image to local registry
- 8. Configuring Insecure Registries
- Example: Docker Daemon Configuration
- 9. Authenticating with Token
- Example: Using Token Authentication
- 10. Managing Registry Credentials
- Example: Logging into a registry
- Example: Logging in with credentials
- 11. Implementing Registry Webhooks
- Example: Setting up a Webhook Endpoint
- 12. Configuring Registry Storage Backends
- Example: Configuring S3 Storage Backend
Working with Docker Compose
- 1. Creating docker-compose.yml File
- Example: Basic docker-compose.yml
- 2. Defining Services (services:)
- Example: Basic service definition
- Example: Service with environment and dependencies
- 3. Validating Compose File
- Example: Validate a Docker Compose file
- 4. Building Services
- Example: Building a Node.js Service
- Example: Multi-stage Build
- 5. Starting Services
- Example: Starting Services with Docker Compose
- Workflow: Starting Services in Docker Compose
- 6. Stopping Services
- Example: Stop all services
- Example: Stop specific service
- 7. Viewing Service Logs
- Example: View logs for a specific service
- Example: Follow logs with timestamps
- Example: View last 100 lines of logs
- 8. Executing Commands in Services
- Example: Executing a shell in a running service
- Example: Running a command to check service logs
- 9. Scaling Services
- Example: Scaling a Service
- 10. Using Environment Files
- Example: Environment file usage
- Example: Using environment variables in Compose
- Best Practices for Environment Files
- 11. Defining Dependencies
- Example: Using depends_on
- 12. Overriding Compose Files
- Example: Override Compose File
- Example: Override Configuration
Configuring Docker Compose Networks and Volumes
- 1. Defining Networks in Compose
- Example: Defining a Custom Network
- 2. Defining Volumes in Compose
- Example: Named Volume
- Example: Bind Mount
- Example: Volume with Options
- 3. Creating Named Volumes in Compose
- Example: Define a Named Volume in Compose
- Example: Use External Volume in Compose
- 4. Using Bind Mounts in Compose
- Example: Mounting Host Logs to Container
- 5. Using External Networks
- Example: Using an External Network in docker-compose.yml
- 6. Using External Volumes
- Example: Using External Volume in Compose File
- 7. Configuring Network Drivers
- Example: Using bridge driver in docker-compose.yml
- Example: Using overlay driver in swarm mode
- 8. Setting Volume Driver Options
- Example: Using local-persist driver with options
- 9. Setting Network Aliases in Services
- Example: Defining Network Aliases
- 10. Configuring IPAM Settings
- Example: IPAM Configuration
- 11. Using Network Subnets
- Example: Defining a Custom Network with Subnet
- 12. Sharing Volumes Between Services
- Example: Named Volume for Data Persistence
Using Advanced Docker Compose Features
- 1. Using Compose Profiles
- Example: Defining Profiles in Compose File
- Example: Activating a Profile
- 2. Using Watch Mode
- Example: Watch Mode in docker-compose.yml
- 3. Implementing Health Checks in Compose
- Example: Basic HTTP Health Check
- Example: Custom Script Health Check
- 4. Defining Deploy Configuration
- Example: Basic deploy configuration
- 5. Using Fragments and Extensions
- Example: Using Extensions
- 6. Interpolating Environment Variables
- Example: Using Environment Variable Interpolation in docker-compose.yml
- 7. Using Secrets in Compose
- Example: Using Secrets in Docker Compose
- 8. Using Configs in Compose
- Example: Define and Use a Config
- 9. Setting Resource Limits
- Example: Setting Memory Limit
- Example: Setting CPU Limit
- 10. Configuring Restart Policies
- Example: Using restart policy in docker-compose.yml
- 11. Using Include Directive
- Example: Including a Compose File
- 12. Implementing Service Dependencies
- Example: Using depends_on with service_healthy
- Key Points
Managing Docker Contexts
- 1. Creating Contexts
- Example: Creating a Docker Context
- 2. Listing Contexts
- Example: Listing Docker contexts
- 3. Inspecting Context
- Example: Inspecting Default Context
- 4. Using Different Context
- Example: Switching Contexts
- Example: Creating a New Context
- 5. Switching Between Contexts
- Example: Switching to a context named "mycontext"
- 6. Managing Remote Docker Hosts
- Example: Setting up a remote Docker context via SSH
- 7. Updating Context
- Example: Update context description
- 8. Exporting Context
- Example: Exporting a Docker context to a tar file
- 9. Importing Context
- Example: Importing a Context from Archive
- 10. Removing Context
- Example: Removing a Context
- 11. Using SSH Contexts
- Example: Creating an SSH Context
- Example: Using the SSH Context
- 12. Configuring TLS for Remote Contexts
- Example: Setting up TLS for a remote Docker context
Working with Docker Plugins
- 1. Installing Volume Plugins
- Example: Installing a Volume Plugin
- 2. Listing Plugins
- Example: Listing Plugins
- Example: Listing Plugins with JSON Format
- Example: Filtering Plugins by Name
- 3. Inspecting Plugins
- Example: Inspecting a Plugin
- 4. Enabling Plugins
- Example: Enabling a Plugin
- 5. Disabling Plugins
- Example: Disabling a Plugin
- 6. Configuring Plugin Options
- Example: Setting Plugin Configuration
- Example: Setting Environment Variables
- 7. Using Network Plugins
- Example: Creating an Overlay Network
- Example: Attaching a Service to an Overlay Network
- 8. Using Storage Plugins
- Example: Configure Storage Driver
- 9. Upgrading Plugins
- Example: Upgrading a Plugin
- 10. Creating Custom Plugins
- Example: plugin.json
- Workflow: Creating a Custom Plugin
- Plugin Types
- 11. Managing Plugin Permissions
- Example: Installing a Plugin with Specific Permissions
- 12. Removing Plugins
- Example: Removing a Plugin
Working with Docker Extensions
- 1. Installing Docker Extensions
- Example: Installing Portainer Extension
- 2. Listing Extensions
- Example: Listing all Docker Extensions
- Example: Listing only enabled extensions
- 3. Updating Extensions
- Example: Updating Docker Desktop Extension
- Update Process Summary
- 4. Removing Extensions
- Example: Removing a Docker Extension
- 5. Using Extensions in Docker Desktop
- Example: Installing an Extension via CLI
- Workflow: Using Extensions in Docker Desktop
- Comparison: Docker Desktop vs Extension Capabilities
- 6. Discovering Extensions Marketplace
- Example: Accessing Docker Extensions Marketplace
- Key Marketplace Features
- 7. Managing Extension Permissions
- Example: Setting Extension Permissions via CLI
- 8. Configuring Extension Settings
- Example: Enabling Extension Debug Mode
- 9. Using Database Extensions
- Example: Connecting to a MySQL Database via Extension
- Example: Using PostgreSQL Extension to Create a Table
- 10. Using Monitoring Extensions
- Example: Setting up Prometheus Exporter
- Example: Grafana Dashboard Setup
- 11. Using Security Extensions
- Example: Scanning an Image with Trivy
- 12. Building Custom Extensions
- Example: Basic Extension Structure
- Example: Extension UI Dashboard
- Example: Backend Service
Implementing Docker Security Best Practices
- 1. Running Containers as Non-Root
- Example: Set Non-Root User in Dockerfile
- Example: Run Container with UID/GID
- 2. Using Read-Only Filesystems
- Example: Run container with read-only root filesystem
- 3. Dropping Kernel Capabilities
- Example: Dropping Capabilities in a Container
- 4. Adding Required Capabilities
- 5. Setting Security Options
- Example: Running a container with security options
- Security Option Summary
- 6. Limiting Container Privileges
- Example: Running a Container with Limited Privileges
- 7. Isolating Containers with User Namespaces
- Example: Running a Container with User Namespace
- 8. Configuring AppArmor Profiles
- Example: Running a Container with AppArmor Profile
- 9. Setting Up SELinux Labels
- Example: Applying SELinux Labels to Docker Volumes
- 10. Using Docker Content Trust
- Example: Enable Docker Content Trust
- Example: Inspect Signed Image
- 11. Implementing Secrets Management
- Example: Using Docker Secrets in a Service
- 12. Using Official Base Images
- Example: Pulling and Running Official Ubuntu Image
- Example: Pulling and Running Official Node.js Image
Scanning Images for Vulnerabilities
- 1. Scanning with Docker Scout
- Example: Scanning an Image for CVEs
- 2. Viewing Vulnerability Recommendations
- Example: Using Trivy to Scan Image
- 3. Comparing Image Vulnerabilities
- Comparison Summary
- 4. Setting Severity Threshold
- Example: Scan with Severity Threshold
- 5. Generating SBOM
- Example: Generate SBOM with Docker CLI
- SBOM Generation Workflow
- 6. Using Trivy for Scanning
- Example: Scan an image for vulnerabilities
- Example: Scan with severity filter
- Example: Save scan results to a file
- 7. Implementing CI/CD Security Checks
- Example: Integrating Docker Scout in GitHub Actions
- Security Check Workflow
- 8. Managing Scan Results
- Example: Viewing scan results in JSON format
- Managing Scan Results Summary
- 9. Fixing Common Vulnerabilities
- Example: Updating Alpine Image to Fix CVEs
- 10. Using Docker Bench for Security
- Example: Running Docker Bench for Security
- Key Checks Performed
- 11. Auditing Docker Configurations
- Example: Secure Dockerfile Configuration
- 12. Implementing Image Signing
- Example: Signing an Image
- Example: Verifying an Image
Using Docker Content Trust
- 1. Enabling Content Trust
- Example: Enabling Content Trust for a Repository
- 2. Signing Images with Notary
- Example: Signing a Docker Image
- 3. Managing Signing Keys
- Example: Generate a new signing key
- Example: List available signing keys
- Example: Remove a signing key
- 4. Verifying Image Signatures
- Example: Verifying an Image Signature
- 5. Configuring Trust Policies
- Example: Setting Up Content Trust
- 6. Rotating Signing Keys
- 7. Delegating Signing Authority
- Example: Adding a Signer
- Key Points
- 8. Using Root Keys Securely
- Example: Revoking Root Key
- 9. Managing Repository Keys
- Example: Generate a Signing Key
- Example: Inspect Key Details
- Workflow: Add a Key to a Repository
- 10. Recovering from Key Compromise
- Example: Revoking a compromised key
- Example: Re-signing an image after key recovery
- 11. Integrating with CI/CD Pipelines
- Example: Docker Content Trust in GitHub Actions
- 12. Troubleshooting Trust Errors
- Example: Re-enable Docker Content Trust
Working with Docker Swarm Mode
- 1. Initializing Swarm
- Example: Initializing a Docker Swarm
- 2. Joining Swarm as Worker
- Example: Joining a Worker Node
- 3. Joining Swarm as Manager
- Example: Joining a Manager Node
- 4. Listing Swarm Nodes
- 5. Inspecting Nodes
- Example: Inspecting a Node
- 6. Promoting Worker to Manager
- Example: Promoting a Worker Node
- 7. Demoting Manager to Worker
- Example: Demoting a Manager Node
- 8. Updating Swarm Configuration
- Example: Updating Docker Daemon Configuration
- 9. Managing Join Tokens
- Example: Generate a new join token for workers
- Example: Use a join token to add a worker node
- 10. Removing Node from Swarm
- Example: Removing a Node
- 11. Leaving Swarm
- Example: Leaving a Swarm
- Example: Force Leaving a Swarm
- 12. Configuring Swarm Encryption
- Example: Enabling Swarm Encryption
Deploying Services in Swarm
- 1. Creating Services
- Example: Creating a Web Service
- Example: Creating a Service with Environment Variables
- 2. Listing Services
- Example: Listing all services in a swarm
- Example: Listing services with JSON format
- 3. Inspecting Services
- Example: Inspecting a Service
- Example: Formatting Service Inspection Output
- 4. Listing Service Tasks
- Example: Listing tasks for a service
- Example: Filtering tasks by status
- Example: Formatting task output as JSON
- 5. Viewing Service Logs
- Example: View service logs
- Example: Follow service logs
- Example: View logs since a specific time
- Example: View last 100 log lines
- 6. Configuring Replicas
- Example: Setting Replica Count
- Example: Scaling Replicas
- 7. Scaling Services
- Example: Scaling a Service Up
- Example: Scaling Down to Zero
- Scaling Service Workflow
- 8. Updating Services
- Example: Update Service Image
- Example: Scale Service Replicas
- 9. Setting Update Parallelism
- Example: Update Parallelism in Service Deployment
- 10. Rolling Back Services
- Example: Rolling Back a Service
- 11. Configuring Placement Constraints
- Example: Deploying Service with Placement Constraints
- 12. Removing Services
- Example: Remove a Service
- Example: Force Remove a Service
Managing Swarm Secrets and Configs
- 1. Creating Secrets
- Example: Creating a secret from a file
- Example: Creating a secret from stdin
- 2. Listing Secrets
- Example: List all secrets
- Example: List secrets with custom format
- Example: Filter secrets by name
- 3. Inspecting Secrets
- Example: Inspecting a Secret
- 4. Using Secrets in Services
- Example: Using a secret in a service
- Example: Using a config in a service
- 5. Mounting Secrets at Custom Paths
- Example: Mounting a secret at a custom path
- 6. Setting Secret Permissions
- Example: Assigning Secret Permissions to a Service
- 7. Removing Secrets
- Example: Remove a secret
- 8. Creating Configs
- Example: Creating a Config from a File
- Example: Creating a Config from Literal Data
- 9. Listing Configs
- Example: Listing all configs
- Example: Filtering configs by name
- 10. Inspecting Configs
- Example: Inspecting a Config
- 11. Using Configs in Services
- Example: Attach Config to Service
- Key Points
- 12. Removing Configs
- Example: Remove a config
Configuring Swarm Networks
- 1. Creating Overlay Networks
- Example: Creating an Overlay Network
- 2. Encrypting Overlay Networks
- Example: Create encrypted overlay network
- 3. Attaching Services to Networks
- Example: Attaching a Service to a Network
- Example: Attaching Multiple Services to Same Network
- 4. Publishing Service Ports
- Example: Publishing a Service Port
- Example: Publishing with Ingress Mode
- 5. Configuring Ingress Network
- Example: Create Ingress Network with Custom Subnet
- 6. Setting Up Service Discovery
- Example: Create an Overlay Network
- Example: Attach Service to Network
- 7. Using Network Aliases in Services
- Example: Defining a Network Alias for a Service
- 8. Configuring Load Balancing
- Example: Load Balancing Configuration
- 9. Managing Routing Mesh
- Example: Configure Routing Mesh Subnet
- 10. Configuring External Load Balancers
- Example: External Load Balancer Setup
- 11. Using Attachable Overlay Networks
- Example: Creating an Attachable Overlay Network
- Example: Attaching a Container to the Network
- 12. Troubleshooting Swarm Networking
- Common Issues and Solutions
- Example: Inspecting Service Network Configuration
Working with Docker Stacks
- 1. Creating Stack Compose File
- Example: Basic Stack Compose File
- 2. Deploying Stacks
- Example: Deploy a stack using docker stack deploy
- 3. Listing Stacks
- Example: List all stacks
- Example: List stacks with custom format
- 4. Listing Stack Services
- Example: Listing services in a stack
- 5. Viewing Stack Tasks
- Example: View stack tasks using CLI
- 6. Configuring Stack Networks
- Example: Create an Internal Stack Network
- Example: Attach Service to Custom Network
- 7. Configuring Stack Volumes
- Example: Bind Mount Volume
- Example: Named Volume
- 8. Using Stack Secrets
- Example: Define a secret in a stack compose file
- Example: Using a literal secret
- 9. Using Stack Configs
- Example: Create a Stack Config
- Example: Use Config in Stack
- 10. Updating Stack Deployments
- Example: Update stack deployment
- 11. Monitoring Stack Health
- Example: Check stack task status
- 12. Removing Stacks
- Example: Remove a stack
Managing Docker Performance
- 1. Monitoring Resource Usage
- Example: Monitoring CPU and Memory Usage
- Example: Filtering Containers by Name
- 2. Optimizing Build Cache
- Example: Efficient Dockerfile with Cache Optimization
- 3. Using Volume Performance Options
- Example: Using
- Example: Mounting a volume with performance options
- 4. Configuring Storage Driver Settings
- Example: Configure overlay2 storage driver
- Storage Driver Configuration Tips
- 5. Implementing Resource Constraints
- Example: Limiting CPU and Memory Usage
- Example: Setting Memory Swap Limit
- 6. Optimizing Network Performance
- Example: Using host network mode for performance
- Example: Adding custom host entry
- Network Optimization Tips
- 7. Using BuildKit for Faster Builds
- Example: Enabling BuildKit
- Key Benefits of BuildKit
- BuildKit Optimization Steps
- 8. Parallel Container Execution
- Example: Running Multiple Containers Concurrently
- Best Practices for Parallel Execution
- 9. Minimizing Image Pulls
- Example: Pulling image with specific tag
- Example: Building image without cache
- 10. Using Local Registry for Caching
- Example: Setting up a local registry with caching
- Workflow: Pushing to local registry
- 11. Optimizing Layer Caching Strategy
- Example: Layer Caching Optimization
- Key Tips for Layer Caching
- 12. Profiling Container Performance
- Example: Using
- Example: Collecting detailed stats using
- Key Metrics to Monitor
Debugging Docker Issues
- 1. Inspecting Container Exit Codes
- Example: Checking Exit Code
- Example: Running a Failing Command
- 2. Viewing Container Logs for Errors
- Example: Viewing recent errors in a container
- Example: Following logs in real-time to debug a startup issue
- 3. Executing Shell in Container
- Example: Executing Shell in Container
- 4. Checking Container Resource Usage
- Example: Monitoring Resource Usage
- 5. Inspecting Network Connectivity
- Example: Testing Internal Container Connectivity
- 6. Verifying Volume Mounts
- Example: Check mounted volumes in a running container
- 7. Testing Port Mappings
- Example: Verify Port Mapping
- 8. Checking Dockerfile Syntax
- Example: Validate Dockerfile Syntax
- 9. Validating docker-compose.yml
- Example: Basic Validation Command
- Example: Error Detection
- Validation Steps
- 10. Using Docker Events for Troubleshooting
- Example: Listening to Docker Events
- Common Event Types
- 11. Analyzing Image Layers
- Example: Inspecting Image Layers
- 12. Debugging Build Failures
- Example: Debugging a build failure with verbose logs
- Example: Using .dockerignore to reduce build context
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- 1. Resolving Port Already in Use
- Example: Stop and Remove Conflicting Container
- Example: Map Different Host Port
- 2. Fixing Volume Permission Errors
- Example: Fixing Volume Permissions
- 3. Handling Out of Disk Space
- Example: Pruning Docker Resources
- Example: Configuring Log Rotation
- 4. Resolving Network Connectivity Issues
- Example: Inspecting Container Network Configuration
- Example: Mapping Ports Correctly
- 5. Fixing Container Startup Failures
- Example: Debugging Startup Failures
- 6. Handling Build Context Too Large
- Example: Using .dockerignore to reduce build context
- Workflow to reduce build context size
- 7. Resolving Image Pull Failures
- Example: Logging into Docker Hub
- Example: Pulling an Image with Credentials
- 8. Fixing DNS Resolution Problems
- Example: Using custom DNS server
- Example: Adding host entry
- 9. Handling Container Memory Issues
- Example: Setting Memory Limits
- Example: Using Memory Swap
- 10. Resolving Docker Daemon Errors
- Example: Restarting Docker Service
- 11. Fixing Registry Authentication Errors
- Example: Logging into a Private Registry
- Common Authentication Flow
- 12. Handling Compose File Errors
- Example: Fixing Invalid YAML
Implementing Production Best Practices
- 1. Using Non-Root Users
- Example: Creating a Non-Root User
- 2. Running One Process Per Container
- Example: Correct Usage
- Example: Incorrect Usage
- 3. Implementing Health Checks
- Example: Health Check in Dockerfile
- 4. Setting Resource Limits
- Example: Limiting CPU and Memory Usage
- Example: Setting Memory Swap Limit
- 5. Using Named Volumes for Persistence
- Example: Creating and Using a Named Volume
- Key Benefits of Named Volumes
- 6. Externalizing Configuration
- Example: Using Environment Variables for DB Config
- 7. Implementing Graceful Shutdown
- Example: Handling SIGTERM in Node.js
- Example: Dockerfile with graceful shutdown
- 8. Using Labels for Metadata
- Example: Adding Labels to Dockerfile
- Example: Adding Labels via Docker Run
- 9. Versioning Images with Tags
- Example: Tagging Images for Release
- 10. Scanning for Vulnerabilities
- Example: Running a vulnerability scan with Trivy
- Key Points
- 11. Documenting Dockerfiles with Comments
- Example: Commented Dockerfile
- 12. Using Official Base Images
- Example: Using Official Base Image in Dockerfile
Managing Docker in Production
- 1. Implementing Rolling Updates
- Example: Update Service with Rolling Strategy
- Rolling Update Best Practices
- 2. Configuring Zero-Downtime Deployments
- Example: Using Docker Compose for Rolling Updates
- Zero-Downtime Deployment Best Practices
- 3. Setting Up Health Monitoring
- Example: Docker Healthcheck Configuration
- Example: Healthcheck with Custom Script
- Example: Monitoring with Prometheus
- 4. Implementing Log Aggregation
- Example: Basic Docker Log Configuration
- Example: Using Fluentd for Log Aggregation
- Best Practices for Log Aggregation
- 5. Using Centralized Logging
- Example: Configure Docker to send logs to a central logging service
- 6. Configuring Backup Strategies
- Example: Docker Volume Backup Script
- Backup Best Practices
- 7. Implementing Disaster Recovery
- Example: Backup and Restore Strategy
- Disaster Recovery Best Practices
- 8. Managing Secrets Securely
- Example: Using Docker Secrets in Swarm
- Best Practices for Secret Management
- 9. Setting Up Access Control
- Example: Creating a Secure User Group
- 10. Monitoring Container Metrics
- Example: Collecting Container Metrics with Docker Stats
- Example: Using Prometheus to Monitor Docker Metrics
- 11. Implementing Auto-Scaling
- Example: Scaling a Service
- Example: Auto-scaling with External Tools
- 12. Managing Production Deployments
- Example: Docker Compose for Production
- Example: Health Checks in Production
- Production Deployment Best Practices
Using Docker with CI/CD
- 1. Building Images in CI Pipelines
- Example: GitLab CI Pipeline Configuration
- 2. Tagging Images with Build Numbers
- Example: Tagging with Build Number
- Example: Tagging with Branch and Commit
- 3. Pushing Images to Registry Automatically
- Example: GitHub Actions Workflow
- 4. Running Tests in Containers
- Example: Running Tests in a Node.js Container
- Example: Using Docker Compose for Test Execution
- 5. Implementing Multi-Stage Builds for CI
- Example: Multi-stage Dockerfile for CI
- Best Practices for Multi-Stage Builds in CI
- 6. Caching Layers in CI/CD
- Example: Using Docker BuildKit with Cache
- Best Practices for Layer Caching
- 7. Using Docker Compose for Testing
- Example: Test Service Setup
- Best Practices for Testing with Docker Compose
- 8. Implementing Security Scans in Pipeline
- Example: Docker Security Scan with Trivy
- Security Scanning Tools Comparison
- 9. Deploying Containers from CI/CD
- Example: GitHub Actions Deployment
- 10. Using Docker API in Automation
- Example: Automate Container Lifecycle
- 11. Configuring Docker Daemon for CI
- Example: Docker daemon configuration file
- 12. Managing CI/CD Secrets with Docker
- Example: Using Docker Secrets in a Service
- Best Practices for CI/CD Secrets
Docker CLI Tips and Shortcuts
- 1. Using Command Aliases
- Example: Setting up aliases in .bashrc or .zshrc
- 2. Formatting Output
- Example: Formatting Docker Container List
- Example: Custom JSON Output
- 3. Using Filters Effectively
- Example: Filtering Containers by Label
- Example: Filtering Images by Parent Image
- 4. Using Quiet Mode
- Example: Using quiet mode to get container IDs
- Example: Using quiet mode to get image IDs
- 5. Combining Commands with Pipes
- Example: Filter containers by status using
- Example: Get container IDs of stopped containers
- Example: Count running containers
- 6. Leveraging Bash Completion
- Example: Enabling Bash Completion
- Benefits of Bash Completion
- 7. Using Latest Container
- Example: Run a container with custom port mapping
- Example: Run a container with environment variables
- 8. Chaining Docker Commands
- Example: Run and Remove Container in One Command
- Example: Chain Multiple Commands with &&
- Example: Use Shell Pipes to Chain Commands
- Best Practices for Chaining Commands
- 9. Using Shell Variables in Commands
- Example: Setting and Using Variables
- 10. Exporting Environment Variables
- Example: Setting Environment Variables
- 11. Using Docker Context Efficiently
- Example: Creating a remote context
- 12. Cleaning Up All Resources
- Example: Remove all stopped containers, unused networks, unused images, and build cache