Course Agenda

Day 1 – Docker Core + Kubernetes Logging Introduction

• Module 1: Docker Swarm & Service Management
  • Swarm architecture and orchestration
  • Manager vs worker roles
  • Creating, updating, and managing services
  • Service types in Docker Swarm
• Module 2: Docker Networking & Compose
  • Container Networking Model
  • Bridge, host, overlay networks
  • Routing Mesh in Swarm
  • Docker Compose vs Stack
  • Compose file structure and multi-service apps
• Module 3: Docker Image Management
  • Multi-stage builds
  • Docker Content Trust
  • Signing and pushing images
  • Image organization in registries
• Module 4: Kubernetes Logging Basics
  • Logging in a containerized environment
  • Viewing logs with kubectl
  • Using selectors to filter logs
  • Tools: kubetail, stern
  • Centralized logging overview in Kubernetes

Day 2 – Kubernetes Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Scheduling

• Module 5: Kubernetes Monitoring with Prometheus
  • Metrics and time series concepts
  • Prometheus architecture & operator
  • Grafana dashboards for Kubernetes
• Module 6: Troubleshooting Kubernetes Applications
  • Crashing pods
  • Unscheduled pods
  • Pods that fail to start
• Module 7: Pod Scheduling Strategies
  • nodeName vs nodeSelector
  • Pod affinity & anti-affinity
  • Taints and tolerations
  • Cordon and drain
  • Resource requests and limits
• Hands-on: Kubernetes troubleshooting & pod scheduling scenarios

Day 3 – Docker Security + Final Integrated Lab

• Module 8: Docker Security & Observability
  • Docker security features (namespaces, cgroups)
  • Network encryption in Docker
  • Docker secrets and configs
  • Docker Bench for Security
  • Logging architecture
  • Exporting metrics to Prometheus
  • Grafana integration for Docker metrics
• Final Lab: Full-Stack Observability & Resilience Exercise
  • Deploy microservices using Docker Compose and Kubernetes
  • Implement centralized logging for both platforms
  • Configure Prometheus + Grafana
  • Apply security hardening and secrets management
  • Test affinity rules, failure recovery, and service updates

Please note that the agenda above is indicative and may be adjusted depending on the trainer assigned to the course.

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Certification Program

This course is aligned with the Certified Docker & Kubernetes Professional Artisan certification, which validates advanced competencies in operating, securing, and monitoring containers and orchestrated infrastructure with Docker and Kubernetes.

Prerequisites

• Active Certified Docker & Kubernetes Associate Artisan certification
• Practical experience with containers and Docker/Kubernetes commands
• Familiarity with YAML, Helm, and command-line tools
• Recommended: prior experience with CI/CD and cloud infrastructure