Docker and Kubernetes: Configure for Scalability and High Availability
The Configure for Scalability and High Availability Training Course is designed to equip IT professionals with the skills to design, deploy, and manage scalable, reliable, and resilient containerized applications. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of Docker and Kubernetes, starting with foundational concepts and advancing to high-availability configurations and best practices. Participants will explore container orchestration, application scaling, load balancing, CI/CD integration, and troubleshooting in production environments. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, learners will gain practical experience in creating production-ready solutions tailored to dynamic and demanding environments. This course is ideal for developers, system administrators, and DevOps engineers looking to enhance their expertise in containerization and cloud-native technologies.
Course Content
Introduction to Docker and Kubernetes
- Overview of Containerization
- Benefits of Containers in Modern IT Environments
- Introduction to Core Concepts
- Comparing Virtual Machines, Containers, and Orchestrators
Docker Fundamentals
- Setting Up Docker
- Essential Docker Commands
- Creating and Managing Docker Images
- Networking with Docker
- Docker Compose for Multi-Container Applications
Kubernetes Fundamentals
- Kubernetes Architecture
- Setting Up a Kubernetes Cluster
- Key Kubernetes Objects (Pods, Deployments, Services)
- Managing Configurations with ConfigMaps and Secrets
- Introduction to Kubectl: Essential Commands
Building Scalable Applications with Kubernetes
- Understanding Kubernetes Scaling Concepts
- Deployments and Rollbacks for High Availability
- Managing Persistent Storage in Kubernetes
High Availability with Kubernetes
- Understanding High Availability (HA) in Kubernetes
- Setting Up HA Clusters Master and Worker Nodes
- Managing Stateful Applications with StatefulSets
- Working with Load Balancers and Ingress Controllers
- Monitoring and Logging in Kubernetes for Reliability
Advanced Kubernetes Configurations
- Node Affinity and Taints for Workload Distribution
- Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
- Managing Resources with Quotas and Limits
- Implementing Security Best Practices in Kubernetes
CI/CD and Automation in Docker and Kubernetes
- Integrating with CI/CD Pipelines
- Managing Deployments with Git
- Automating Cluster Tasks with Helm Charts
- Setting Up Canary and Blue-Green Deployments
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Common Docker Issues and Fixes
- Diagnosing Kubernetes Cluster Problems
- Scaling Strategies When to Scale Out vs. Scale Up
- Disaster Recovery Strategies
Real-World Use Cases and Hands-On Labs
- Building a Scalable Web Application
- Deploying Microservices with Kubernetes
- Implementing High Availability for a Stateful Application
- Managing a Production-Ready Kubernetes Cluster