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DevOps Containerization and Orchestration: Deploying Containers
In this lab, you’ll practice using Docker and Docker Compose to build and run containers. When you’re finished, you’ll know how to run just about any software you can imagine in a container.
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Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Set up and Use Docker
The Docker Engine package is pre-installed so you can get right to work using it. Now it's time to learn how to pull images and run containers to better understand how Docker simplifies using software.
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Build and Deploy Containerized Applications
Previously you saw how to run existing applications from Docker Hub. Now, you will learn how to build your own images, to modify existing images, and bundle custom software.
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Use Docker Compose for Multi-container Applications
Naturally, you'll want to use more than one container at a time. Docker Compose makes it easy to run multiple containers with a single command!
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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.
What's a lab?
Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.