{"id":64,"date":"2026-10-14T17:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T17:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scmgalaxy.com\/tutorials\/2016\/07\/13\/docker-training-agenda\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T17:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T17:11:14","slug":"docker-training-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/docker-training-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Docker Training Agenda: A Hands-On Learning Path from Containers to Registries and Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/docker-training-agenda\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/docker-training-agenda.png\" alt=\"Docker training agenda\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Originally published on 2016-07-13; fully revised and updated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need a structured way to learn Docker from scratch, this agenda gives you a clear sequence: container fundamentals, Docker installation, image and container operations, Dockerfile workflows, registries, networking, and troubleshooting. This revision keeps the intent of the original <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/docker-training-agenda\/\">training post<\/a> while organizing it into a practical reference you can use for self-study or team enablement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who this training path is for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Beginners with little or no Docker background.<\/li><li>DevOps and platform engineers onboarding to container workflows.<\/li><li>Developers who need to package and ship applications with Docker.<\/li><li>Teams building internal Docker bootcamps or workshop tracks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Docker training agenda at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Module<\/th><th>Core topics<\/th><th>Hands-on outcome<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Training introduction<\/td><td>Scope, prerequisites, learning goals<\/td><td>Understand the learning path and lab setup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Introducing containers<\/td><td>VM era, container model, Docker basics<\/td><td>Explain containers vs virtual machines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Linux lab preparation<\/td><td>Ubuntu and CentOS installation flow (as in original agenda)<\/td><td>Prepare hosts for Docker practice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Installing and updating Docker<\/td><td>Engine setup, non-root access, daemon basics<\/td><td>Run first Docker containers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Docker components<\/td><td>Engine, images, containers, Docker Hub<\/td><td>Navigate core Docker building blocks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Images and containers deep dive<\/td><td>Layers, union mounts, writable container layer<\/td><td>Inspect image and container internals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Container management<\/td><td>Start\/stop\/delete, shell access, low-level inspection<\/td><td>Operate containers safely day to day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Building from Dockerfile<\/td><td>Dockerfile syntax and image build lifecycle<\/td><td>Create and tag custom images<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Working with registries<\/td><td>Public\/private repos, private registry concepts<\/td><td>Push and pull images across environments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Networking and troubleshooting<\/td><td>docker0, exposed ports, logs, iptables context<\/td><td>Diagnose common runtime issues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lightning recap<\/td><td>Fast review of key concepts<\/td><td>Consolidate learning and next steps<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended learning workflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sequence keeps the hands-on progression from fundamentals to production-relevant skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"mermaid\">\nflowchart LR\n    A[Training intro and prerequisites] --> B[Container fundamentals]\n    B --> C[Prepare Linux lab hosts]\n    C --> D[Install and configure Docker]\n    D --> E[Run and manage containers]\n    E --> F[Build images with Dockerfile]\n    F --> G[Use registries]\n    G --> H[Networking concepts and ports]\n    H --> I[Troubleshooting labs]\n    I --> J[Recap and next steps]\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-on command examples for the lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are representative commands aligned with the original agenda topics.<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-1\" data-shcb-language-name=\"CSS\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"css\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-css language-bash\"><span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">docker<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">version<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">docker<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">info<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">docker<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">run<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">--rm<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">hello-world<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">docker<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">run<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">-d<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">--name<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">web<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">-p<\/span> 8080<span class=\"hljs-selector-pseudo\">:80<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">nginx<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">docker<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">ps<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">docker<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">logs<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">web<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">docker<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">exec<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">-it<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">web<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">sh<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">docker<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">stop<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">web<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">docker<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">rm<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">web<\/span><\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-1\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">CSS<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">css<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple Dockerfile example used in build labs:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-2\" data-shcb-language-name=\"JavaScript\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"javascript\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-javascript language-dockerfile\">FROM nginx:alpine\nCOPY .\/site \/usr\/share\/nginx\/html\nEXPOSE <span class=\"hljs-number\">80<\/span>\nCMD &#91;<span class=\"hljs-string\">\"nginx\"<\/span>, <span class=\"hljs-string\">\"-g\"<\/span>, <span class=\"hljs-string\">\"daemon off;\"<\/span>]<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-2\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">JavaScript<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">javascript<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build, tag, and publish workflow:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-bash\">docker build -t your-dockerhub-username\/demo-web:1.0 .\ndocker login\ndocker push your-dockerhub-username\/demo-web:1.0\ndocker pull your-dockerhub-username\/demo-web:1.0<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registry options compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Option<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Operational considerations<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Docker Hub public repositories<\/td><td>Open sharing, demos, community projects<\/td><td>Images are publicly visible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Docker Hub private repositories<\/td><td>Team collaboration with controlled access<\/td><td>Requires account and access management<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Self-hosted private registry<\/td><td>Internal enterprise environments and full control<\/td><td>You manage storage, security, backup, and uptime<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legacy topics to modernize before delivering this agenda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The original outline includes container linking; modern training should prioritize user-defined networks and built-in DNS-based service discovery.<\/li><li>CentOS-specific setup steps may need replacement depending on your current distro standards.<\/li><li>The original wording references Docker Hub Enterprise, which should be validated against current product naming.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplementary links from the original post<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Original agenda page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/docker-training-agenda\/\">https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/docker-training-agenda\/<\/a><\/li><li>Docker Tutorials Fundamental To Advanced (as listed in source): <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hOIbTB\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3hOIbTB<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best practices for running this training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use disposable lab hosts or VMs so learners can experiment safely.<\/li><li>Pair every theory topic with at least one command-line lab.<\/li><li>Teach image hygiene early: small base images, clear tags, and reproducible builds.<\/li><li>Include troubleshooting drills (logs, inspect output, networking checks) before moving to advanced topics.<\/li><li>Version-control all lab artifacts (Dockerfiles, sample apps, helper scripts) for repeatable delivery.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This revised 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