This information and concise guide to Docker is aimed at the complete beginner. In this guide you will learn about what Docker is and why Docker’s special container software is incredibly useful for application development and overcoming compatibility issues between different computers. You will also learn about how to create containers using images and create your own images using some basic Docker command line instructions.
Additionally, this guide will also briefly highlight other Docker related software, such as Kitematic and Docker Swarm.
There are four chapters in this guide:
Chapter 1 – An Overview of Docker
Chapter 2 – Docker Hub, Images & Containers
Chapter 3 – Dockerfiles, CMD & ENTRYPOINT
Chapter 4 – Tips & Related Software
Author(s): Jones, Steven
Year: 2016
Language: English
Pages: 34
Tags: Docker: The Ultimate Beginners Guide
Introduction
Chapter 1 – An Overview of Docker
What is Docker?
What do I need to work with Docker?
How does Docker Work?
Chapter 2 – Docker Hub, Images & Containers
Docker Hub
Running A Container
Container ID
Background/ Detached Mode
Building Images
Chapter 3 – Dockerfiles, CMD & ENTRYPOINT
Docker Files
CMD Instructions
ENTRYPOINT instructions
Controlling Containers
Chapter 4 – Tips & Related Software
Installing Docker
Docker Orchestration
The Docker Engine
Kitematic
Conclusion
