As we've seen in earlier chapters, Docker does a great job of handling many container networking needs. However, this does not limit you to using only Docker-provided network elements to connect containers. So while Docker can facilitate the networking for you, you can also connect containers manually. The drawback to this approach is that Docker becomes unaware of the network state of the container because it wasn't involved in network provisioning. As we'll see in Chapter 7, Working with Weave Net, Docker now also supports custom or third-party network drivers that help bridge the gap between native Docker and third-party or custom container network configurations.
Docker Networking Cookbook
Docker Networking Cookbook
Overview of this book
Networking functionality in Docker has changed considerably since its first release, evolving to offer a rich set of built-in networking features, as well as an extensible plugin model allowing for a wide variety of networking functionality. This book explores Docker networking capabilities from end to end. Begin by examining the building blocks used by Docker to implement fundamental containing networking before learning how to consume built-in networking constructs as well as custom networks you create on your own. Next, explore common third-party networking plugins, including detailed information on how these plugins inter-operate with the Docker engine. Consider available options for securing container networks, as well as a process for troubleshooting container connectivity.
Finally, examine advanced Docker networking functions and their relevant use cases, tying together everything you need to succeed with your own projects.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Docker Networking Cookbook
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
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Preface
Free Chapter
Linux Networking Constructs
Configuring and Monitoring Docker Networks
User-Defined Networks
Building Docker Networks
Container Linking and Docker DNS
Securing Container Networks
Working with Weave Net
Working with Flannel
Exploring Network Features
Leveraging IPv6
Troubleshooting Docker Networks
Index
Customer Reviews