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Docker Certified Associate (DCA): Exam Guide

By : Francisco Javier Ramírez Urea
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Docker Certified Associate (DCA): Exam Guide

By: Francisco Javier Ramírez Urea

Overview of this book

Developers have changed their deployment artifacts from application binaries to container images, and they now need to build container-based applications as containers are part of their new development workflow. This Docker book is designed to help you learn about the management and administrative tasks of the Containers as a Service (CaaS) platform. The book starts by getting you up and running with the key concepts of containers and microservices. You'll then cover different orchestration strategies and environments, along with exploring the Docker Enterprise platform. As you advance, the book will show you how to deploy secure, production-ready, container-based applications in Docker Enterprise environments. Later, you'll delve into each Docker Enterprise component and learn all about CaaS management. Throughout the book, you'll encounter important exam-specific topics, along with sample questions and detailed answers that will help you prepare effectively for the exam. By the end of this Docker containers book, you'll have learned how to efficiently deploy and manage container-based environments in production, and you will have the skills and knowledge you need to pass the DCA exam.
Table of Contents (22 chapters)
1
Section 1 - Key Container Concepts
8
Section 2 - Container Orchestration
12
Section 3 - Docker Enterprise
17
Section 4 - Preparing for the Docker Certified Associate Exam

Updates, health checks, and troubleshooting

DTR application upgrades can sometimes integrate database modifications. Therefore, you must ensure the correct upgrade path between releases. The upgrade command can be executed from any node as we will execute this command against all DTR replicas. We will use the replicas' IDs or interactive mode to upgrade each DTR replica. The upgrade process will replace all replica containers.

It is recommended to review Docker's documentation relating to updated procedures at the following link: https://docs.docker.com/ee/dtr/admin/upgrade

DTR uses semantic versioning. This is key for following upgrade paths. Downgrading is not supported because sometimes, an upgrade can modify database objects.

Upgrades between different patch releases can be skipped if a minor release is applied. Patches do not modify the database, so CA can be applied without an object's data changing.

On the other hand, upgrades between minor versions must follow the...