<p>With Docker at its core, open containers eco system is changing the way software is being built, shipped, delivered and orchestrated. If you observe closely, you could clearly see the tell-tale signs that its set to be the next big thing. All big cloud players and technology platforms alike have released tools and services around containers. Aside from the Googles and Amazons of the world who are already using containers in production, multitudes of companies globally are either contemplating a container strategy or already in the process of adopting it. If you are a IT practitioner, you should not miss being part of this revolution, and be ahead of the game by adding this shiny new skill of today and essential skill for tomorrow to your portfolio.</p> <p>This course is part of the bite sized DevOps learning series by the School of DevOps, and is a pragmatic learning path to master building, deploying, delivering and managing software with containers and Docker. The introductory section is the only theoretical section; it is then followed by scenario-based, hands-on sessions, which emphasise learning by doing. Each of the sections includes quizzes and follow up nano projects, and troubleshooting exercises.</p> <h2>Style and Approach</h2> <p>This course will begin with an introductory section which will give you a good conceptual understanding by answering all of the following questions: What containers are and how they're different to VMs. What's under the hood ? What makes containers possible? How is Docker changing software delivery? How does Docker fit into a DevOps workflow? What is an open container eco system and what are its components?</p>