Kubernetes Essential Course: Docker Basics Lab

*Master Docker Basics | Docker Installation, First Container, and Lifecycle Management*

🚀 *Welcome to the first lab of our Kubernetes course!* In this session, we’re diving into Docker to establish a solid foundation for understanding containers. If you’re new to Docker or want to refine your basics, this is the perfect place to start.

### *What You’ll Learn in This Lab:*
✅ How to install Docker and run your very first container.
✅ Publishing ports and mounting volumes for container interactions.
✅ Managing container lifecycles: start, stop, execute commands, and create interactive sessions.
✅ Understanding Docker tags and using digests to ensure version consistency.

0:00 Introduction
0:27 Lab Environment
1:57 Docker Basics Hands-on Tutorial

### *Key Topics Covered:*
- *Installing Docker:* Learn a quick and efficient installation method using snaps.
- *Running Containers:* Execute your first `hello-world` container and understand what happens behind the scenes.
- *Interactive Sessions:* Work with interactive shells inside containers like Ubuntu.
- *Nginx Example:* Run and manage a web server container, including publishing ports and running in detached mode.
- *Container Lifecycle:* Start, stop, and remove containers while managing logs and custom names.
- *Data Persistence:* Mount volumes to preserve data or customize container functionality.
- *Tagging and Digests:* Master image tags and ensure consistency using digests.

💡 *Pro Tip:* To follow this lab, set up a Linux-based virtual machine (Debian-based like Ubuntu is ideal) and avoid running commands on your primary PC. Options include virtualization software, a home lab setup, or a cloud VM.

### *Why This Lab is Essential:*
This hands-on session is designed to prepare you for advanced topics like building custom images, Docker Compose, and beyond. The practical knowledge here lays the groundwork for mastering Kubernetes.

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### *Additional Resources:*
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🔔 *Next Lab Preview:* Learn how to create custom Docker images, push them to a registry, and (if time permits) dive into Docker Compose.

Let’s build your container expertise—one lab at a time! 🎯

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