Docker Container Networking

Libraries: If you want this lab, consider one of these libraries.
Cloud

Docker Container Networking

Each container should serve a single purpose, such as running one application like a web server. Containers can be powerful by themselves, but when connected together, they are far more useful. For example, a web server container can be connected to a database container to provide application storage. Docker provides multiple options for networking containers. In this lab, you'll explore a few of the common types of networks that Docker supports, and learn how containers within those networks interact.

Get started Contact sales

Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 23, 2025

Duration

30m

Challenge

Explore the Default Network
1. List the default networks.
2. Run an httpd container named web1 without specifying a network and see which network it uses.
3. Attempt to connect to web1 by name and by IP from another container run without a network specified.
Challenge

Explore Bridge Networks
1. Create a new bridge network named test_application.
2. Run an httpd container named web2 in the test_application network.
3. Attempt to connect to web2 by name and by IP from another container within the test_application network.
4. Attempt to connect to web1 from a container in the test_application network.
Challenge

Explore the Host Network
1. Run an httpd container named web3 on the host network.
2. Attempt to connect to web3 directly from the server.
3. Attempt to connect to web3 from another container on the host network.
4. Attempt to connect to web1 and web2 from a container on the host network.

About the author

Pluralsight Skills

Pluralsight Skills gives leaders confidence they have the skills needed to execute technology strategy. Technology teams can benchmark expertise across roles, speed up release cycles and build reliable, secure products. By leveraging our expert content, skill assessments and one-of-a-kind analytics, keep up with the pace of change, put the right people on the right projects and boost productivity. It's the most effective path to developing tech skills at scale.

Real skill practice before real-world application

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.

Learn by doing

Engage hands-on with the tools and technologies you’re learning. You pick the skill, we provide the credentials and environment.

Follow your guide

All labs have detailed instructions and objectives, guiding you through the learning process and ensuring you understand every step.

Turn time into mastery

On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you take time to practice. Hands-on labs set you up for success to make those skills stick.