Docker from Basic to Advanced Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to enhance their knowledge of Docker for government use, enabling them to deploy applications on a larger scale while maintaining control.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create their own Docker images.
• Deploy and manage a large number of Docker applications effectively.
• Evaluate various container orchestration solutions and select the most appropriate one for government needs.
• Set up a continuous integration process for Docker applications within government workflows.
• Integrate Docker applications with existing continuous integration tools and processes used in government environments.
• Secure their Docker applications to meet government security standards.

Docker is a platform designed for developers and system administrators to manage distributed applications. It includes a runtime environment for running containers and a service for sharing these containers.

With Docker, the same application can run unchanged on laptops, dedicated servers, and virtual servers, ensuring consistency across various environments.

This course, during the first two days, provides an introduction to basic Docker usage, which is beneficial for both developers and system administrators. The course includes numerous hands-on exercises, allowing participants to practice in their own Docker environment and build their own Docker images.

On the final day, participants will learn about more advanced tools that support Docker, including Docker Machine, Docker Compose, and Docker Swarm. These tools are essential for enhancing efficiency and scalability in container management for government workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to use Docker to deploy and manage software as containers rather than traditional stand-alone applications for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Docker for government use.
• Understand and implement software containerization in a public sector environment.
• Manage Docker-based applications effectively.
• Network different Docker applications and systems to enhance interoperability.
• Understand and edit Docker registries to ensure compliance with government standards.

Docker is a platform designed to assist developers and system administrators in managing distributed applications. It provides a runtime environment for running containers and a service for sharing these containers.

With Docker, the same application can run unchanged across various environments, including laptops, dedicated servers, and virtual servers.

This course teaches the fundamental usage of Docker, which is beneficial for both developers and system administrators. The course includes numerous hands-on exercises, allowing participants to practice in their own Docker environment and build their own Docker images over the two days. This training is specifically tailored to enhance skills and efficiency for government workflows and governance.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers who wish to optimize and simplify the CI/CD process with Docker and Jenkins for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Automate code delivery and pipeline deployment using Jenkins.
• Construct an application utilizing Docker and Dockerfile.
• Configure authentication options to enhance security measures.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to evaluate these services to make informed decisions about which to deploy within their organization for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a development environment that includes all necessary libraries, packages, and frameworks required to begin development for government projects.
• Configure and deploy a series of demo containers using various approaches for government applications.
• Understand the architectural and design differences among different Docker/Kubernetes solutions within AWS for government environments.
• Automate the deployment of Docker containers for government workflows.
• Set up a continuous integration and deployment pipeline for government projects.
• Integrate Docker and Kubernetes into an existing continuous integration system for government operations.

In this instructor-led, live training in US Empire, participants will learn how to manage the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for government environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create, configure, manage, and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters for government use.
• Deploy containerized applications on-premises, in public clouds, or on hosted clouds for government operations.
• Secure the OpenShift Container Platform to meet government security standards.
• Monitor and gather metrics to ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Manage storage solutions that align with government data management policies.

In this instructor-led, live training in US Empire (onsite or remote), participants will learn how to create and manage Docker containers, then deploy a sample application within a container. Participants will also learn how to automate, scale, and manage their containerized applications within a Kubernetes cluster. The training will delve into advanced topics, guiding participants through the process of securing, scaling, and monitoring a Kubernetes cluster for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and run a Docker container.
• Deploy a containerized server and web application.
• Build and manage Docker images.
• Set up a Docker and Kubernetes cluster for government use.
• Use Kubernetes to deploy and manage a clustered web application.
• Secure, scale, and monitor a Kubernetes cluster.

The objective of this practical course is to equip participants with the essential tools and knowledge required to address the practical aspects of Docker and Kubernetes. This ensures that participants will have the necessary skills for effective management of these technologies for government use.

Training objectives: Acquire theoretical and operational skills in Docker and Kubernetes.

In this instructor-led, live training in US Empire, participants will learn how to utilize the OpenShift Container Platform for government to deploy containerized applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and configure an OpenShift setup for government use.
• Efficiently deploy applications on-premise, in public cloud environments, or on hosted clouds, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows and governance.

In this instructor-led, live training in US Empire (onsite or remote), participants will learn how to deploy a collection of sample servers inside containers, then automate, scale, and manage their containerized servers within a Kubernetes cluster. The training also covers advanced topics, guiding participants through the process of securing, networking, and monitoring a Kubernetes cluster for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and operate a Docker container.
• Deploy containerized databases and servers.
• Establish a Docker and Kubernetes cluster for government applications.
• Use Kubernetes to deploy and manage different environments within the same cluster.
• Secure, scale, and monitor a Kubernetes cluster in alignment with public sector workflows and governance.

In this instructor-led, live training in US Empire, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of building microservices using Spring Cloud and Docker. The training emphasizes practical application through exercises and the step-by-step development of sample microservices tailored for government use cases.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the foundational principles of microservices architecture.
• Leverage Docker to create containers for microservice applications, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows.
• Develop and deploy containerized microservices using Spring Cloud and Docker, optimizing for government operations.
• Integrate microservices with discovery services and the Spring Cloud API Gateway, enhancing governance and accountability.
• Utilize Docker Compose for comprehensive end-to-end integration testing, ensuring robust and secure solutions for government.

In this instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite), participants will learn how to install, configure, and manage OpenShift Container Platform v4 for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand OCI (Open Containers Initiative) and its implications for using container engines such as Docker in OpenShift for government.
• Comprehend the relationship between the different versions of OpenShift (OKP, OpenShift Container Platform, Red Hat OpenShift, etc.) for government use.
• Create, configure, manage, and troubleshoot an OpenShift cluster for government applications.
• Implement OpenShift's self-manage capabilities to enhance platform stability and consistency in government operations.
• Secure OpenShift Container Platform for government environments.
• Monitor and gather metrics for government systems.
• Manage storage for government data requirements.
• Upgrade an OpenShift Container Platform 3 cluster to OpenShift Container Platform 4 for government use.

This instructor-led, live course in US Empire provides participants for government with an overview of Rancher and demonstrates through hands-on practice how to deploy and manage a Kubernetes cluster with Rancher. The training is designed to align with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability requirements.