Docker and Kubernetes Crash Course | Containerization, Virtualization & More

Unlock the power of modern software development with Docker and Kubernetes. This crash course introduces you to the foundational and advanced concepts of containerization and virtualization—vital tools for developing, deploying, and managing scalable applications and workflows. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your DevOps skillset, this tutorial is your gateway to mastering containers and orchestration systems. In this tutorial, you’ll learn: What containerization and virtualization are—and how they differ. How to use Docker to build, secure, and manage containers. How Kubernetes orchestrates containerized applications at scale. How to connect containers, manage data, and build multi-container deployments. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Course: Foundations of Containerization: Understand the differences between virtual machines and containers, the evolution of virtualization, and the role of Docker and Kubernetes in the modern tech stack. Hands-On with Docker: Master Docker CLI to create and manage containers, write Dockerfiles, build secure Docker images, and follow best practices for robust deployments. Introduction to Kubernetes: Learn to deploy and orchestrate containers using kubectl, create Kubernetes manifests, and explore how Kubernetes supports data engineering and MLOps workflows. Intermediate Docker Skills: Dive deeper into Docker networking, file system communication, multi-platform builds, and multi-container applications using Docker Compose. 📕 Video Highlights 00:00 - Introduction & Course Overview 08:14 - What Are Containers? (Docker & Kubernetes) 16:28 - Foundations of Containerization 24:42 - Installing Docker and Initial Setup 32:56 - Docker CLI Basics 41:10 - Working with Docker Images 49:24 - Running and Managing Containers 57:38 - Understanding Dockerfiles 1:05:52 - Building Custom Images with Dockerfile 1:14:06 - Docker Image Registries 1:22:20 - Data Management: Volumes & Bind Mounts 1:30:34 - Docker Networking Essentials 1:38:48 - Docker Compose for Multi-Container Apps 1:47:02 - Introduction to Kubernetes Concepts 1:55:16 - Kubernetes Pods, Deployments & Services 2:03:30 - Scaling Applications in Kubernetes 2:11:44 - Helm & Kubernetes Package Management 2:19:58 - Integrating Docker & Kubernetes in CI/CD 2:28:12 - Best Practices & Security Considerations 2:36:26 - Course Recap & Next Steps 🖇️ Resources & Documentation Take this skill track on DataCamp: https://www.datacamp.com/tracks/containerization-and-virtualization-with-docker-and-kubernetes Containerization and Virtualization Concepts - https://www.datacamp.com/courses/containerization-and-virtualization-concepts Introduction to Docker - https://www.datacamp.com/courses/introduction-to-docker Introduction to Kubernetes - https://www.datacamp.com/courses/introduction-to-kubernetes Intermediate Docker - https://www.datacamp.com/courses/intermediate-docker 📱 Follow Us on Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/datacampinc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/datacamp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/datacampinc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacamp/ #Docker #Kubernetes #DevOps #Virtualization #Containerization #DataEngineering #MLOps #SoftwareDevelopment #DockerCompose #Microservices #CloudNative #K8s #ContainerSecurity