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Containerization and Virtualization Concepts

Intermediate
4.1+
11 reviews
Updated 12/2024
Learn the essentials of VMs, containers, Docker, and Kubernetes. Understand the differences to get started!
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Course Description

Docker, containers, Kubernetes, VMs? You've heard these terms before, but you're not quite sure what they mean? In this course, you'll gain the foundational knowledge you need about containerization and virtualization to step up your game in modern software development.

Distinguish between containers and virtual machines

Understand the key differences and choose the right technology for your use case.

Understand Docker and Kubernetes

Learn about Docker, the industry-standard tool for building containers, and explore Kubernetes, the container orchestration platform.

Understand Dockerfiles

Learn how to read the recipes (Dockerfiles) that define your container applications.

Run your first containerized application

Get your hands dirty and run your first containerized application from the command line interface!
In the end, you'll be armed with the knowledge you need to continue your deep dive into Docker and Kubernetes, and to inform your future architectural decisions.

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Understanding Data Engineering
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Foundations of Containerization and Virtualization

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Applications of Containerization

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  • Youssef B.
    about 1 month

    This course is well done, it presents the concepts of virtualization and containerization in a simple, linked manner in terms of difficulty and efficiently.

  • Herisatry L.
    2 months

    Very beginner friendly intro , would like more practice examples

  • Ahmed A.
    3 months

    I liked the course very much and I will be applying it during my studies. It was very clear and concise and informative course for a beginner like me.

  • sumit d.
    4 months

    This was basic and a topic oriented short course which clearly explained the concepts with proper examples. Thanks to the instructor/creater of this short course.

  • Lyndon H.
    6 months

    Although I have been involved in the implementation of virtualisation, I haven't had any real exposure to containerisation and this was a good place to start.

"This course is well done, it presents the concepts of virtualization and containerization in a simple, linked manner in terms of difficulty and efficiently."

Youssef B.

"Very beginner friendly intro , would like more practice examples"

Herisatry L.

"I liked the course very much and I will be applying it during my studies. It was very clear and concise and informative course for a beginner like me."

Ahmed A.

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