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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
Section 1 - Key Container Concepts

This first section focuses on key container concepts. We will learn their main features, how to create images, how to provide networking and persistent storage features, and how containers help us to improve security in relation to processes. You will also learn how to create and deploy container-based applications on Linux and Windows environments.

This section comprises the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Modern Infrastructures and Applications with Docker
  • Chapter 2, Building Docker Images
  • Chapter 3, Running Docker Containers
  • Chapter 4, Container Persistency and Networking
  • Chapter 5, Deploying Multi-Container Applications
  • Chapter 6, Introduction to Docker Content Trust