Foundations of Docker

By Eric Frick

Foundations of Docker

Learn Docker and modern containerized application development with this beginner-friendly hands-on guide designed for aspiring developers, cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, IT students, and technology enthusiasts.

Docker has become one of the most important technologies in modern software development and cloud computing. Organizations around the world use containers to build scalable applications, automate deployments, simplify development environments, and power cloud-native systems. Whether you want to work in DevOps, cloud engineering, AI development, software development, or platform engineering, understanding Docker is now a critical technical skill.

In Foundations of Docker, you will learn the core concepts of Docker step-by-step using practical examples, real-world workflows, and hands-on exercises designed for beginners.

Inside this book, you will learn how to:

Install and configure DockerUnderstand Docker architectureRun and manage containersWork with Docker imagesUse Docker volumes and persistent storageConfigure Docker networkingWrite DockerfilesBuild custom container imagesCreate multi-container applications with Docker ComposeUse Docker for software development workflowsDeploy Docker containers in cloud environmentsUnderstand Docker security and best practicesExplore Kubernetes and cloud-native computing concepts

This book also introduces readers to real-world cloud technologies and workflows used in modern IT environments, including:

Cloud-native computingDevOps workflowsCI/CD pipelinesContainer registriesMulti-container architecturesCloud deployment concepts

The book includes:

Beginner-friendly explanationsPractical Docker examplesDetailed command-line walkthroughsDockerfile examplesDocker Compose projectsCloud deployment conceptsHands-on learning guidanceDocker CLI quick referencesReal-world development workflows

In addition to the book content, readers gain access to hands-on online Docker labs available through the Destin Learning platform. These browser-based labs provide practical experience working with containers in real Linux environments without requiring complex local setup.

This book is ideal for:

Beginners learning Docker for the first timeSoftware developersCloud engineersDevOps engineersIT professionalsStudents preparing for cloud and DevOps careersAnyone interested in modern cloud-native technologies

By the end of this book, you will have a strong foundation in Docker and containerized application development and be prepared to continue your journey into cloud computing, Kubernetes, DevOps, and modern software engineering.

Start building your Docker and cloud-native skills today with Foundations of Docker.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H2V54HHW
• ISBN13: 9798198441033
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"