Build a Multi-Container Application with Docker

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Build a Multi-Container Application with Docker

In this lab, you'll practice building and managing multi-container applications using docker-compose. When you're finished, you'll have a fully functional, interconnected application stack ready for deployment.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Oct 15, 2025

Duration

1h 15m

Challenge

Design and Build a Multi-Container Application

To start, you will design and build a multi-container application. You will create a docker-compose.yml file to define services for the backend, frontend, and database, ensuring they are connected and can interact properly.
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Manage and Troubleshoot Multi-Container Applications

In this challenge, you will manage and troubleshoot a multi-container application. You will inspect service statuses, analyze logs, and restart or scale services to ensure everything runs smoothly.
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Optimize and Deploy the Application

To finish up, you will optimize your multi-container application for deployment. Configure environment variables and resource limits, validate the application in a test environment and deploy it to a new system.
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The Last Challenge

Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

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