- A basic, working knowledge of Docker - if you haven't used Docker before, you should learn about the basic concepts of Docker at https://docs.docker.com/engine/docker-overview/ and then step through Parts 1 (https://docs.docker.com/get-started/) and 2 (https://docs.docker.com/get-started/part2) of the Docker Get Started tutorial. For a more comprehensive understanding of Docker, check out the Learn Docker - Fundamentals of Docker 18.x book from Packt Publishing.
- A basic, working knowledge of Git - if you haven't used Git before, you should run through the Beginner and Getting Started tutorials at https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials. For a more comprehensive understanding of Git, check out the Git Essentials book from Packt Publishing.
- Familiarity with AWS - if you haven't used AWS before, running through the Launch a Linux Virtual Machine tutorial at https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/tutorials/launch-a-virtual-machine/ will provide a useful introduction.
- Familiarity with the Linux/Unix command line - if you haven't used the Linux/Unix command line before, I recommend running through a basic tutorial such as https://maker.pro/linux/tutorial/basic-linux-commands-for-beginners, using the Linux Virtual Machine you created when you went through the Launch a Linux Virtual Machine tutorial.
- Basic understanding of Python - the sample application for this book is written in Python, and some of the examples in later chapters include basic Python scripts. If you have not worked with Python before, you may want to read through the first few lessons at https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/.
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Docker on Amazon Web Services
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Docker on Amazon Web Services
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Overview of this book
Over the last few years, Docker has been the gold standard for building and distributing container applications. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leader in public cloud computing, and was the first to offer a managed container platform in the form of the Elastic Container Service (ECS).
Docker on Amazon Web Services starts with the basics of containers, Docker, and AWS, before teaching you how to install Docker on your local machine and establish access to your AWS account. You'll then dig deeper into the ECS, a native container management platform provided by AWS that simplifies management and operation of your Docker clusters and applications for no additional cost. Once you have got to grips with the basics, you'll solve key operational challenges, including secrets management and auto-scaling your infrastructure and applications. You'll explore alternative strategies for deploying and running your Docker applications on AWS, including Fargate and ECS Service Discovery, Elastic Beanstalk, Docker Swarm and Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). In addition to this, there will be a strong focus on adopting an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach using AWS CloudFormation.
By the end of this book, you'll not only understand how to run Docker on AWS, but also be able to build real-world, secure, and scalable container platforms in the cloud.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Container and Docker Fundamentals
Building Applications Using Docker
Getting Started with AWS
Introduction to ECS
Publishing Docker Images Using ECR
Building Custom ECS Container Instances
Creating ECS Clusters
Deploying Applications Using ECS
Managing Secrets
Isolating Network Access
Managing ECS Infrastructure Life Cycle
ECS Auto Scaling
Continuously Delivering ECS Applications
Fargate and ECS Service Discovery
Elastic Beanstalk
Docker Swarm in AWS
Elastic Kubernetes Service
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