Containerization with Docker & Kubernetes

Containerization has become the foundation of modern software deployment, enabling scalability, consistency, and portability across environments. This 5-day enterprise training program provides a deep dive into containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes — the de facto standards for cloud-native development. Participants will gain hands-on experience in building, deploying, and managing containerized applications at scale. The course integrates both technical and strategic perspectives, helping organizations modernize their infrastructure, improve CI/CD workflows, and achieve operational agility in multi-cloud environments.

Objectives of the Training

Understand the principles of containerization and its advantages over traditional virtualization.
Learn Docker architecture, commands, and image lifecycle management.
Build, secure, and deploy containerized applications using Docker.
Gain proficiency in Kubernetes architecture, objects, and orchestration.
Learn to automate scaling, networking, and deployment of applications on Kubernetes clusters.
Explore best practices for DevOps integration, security, and monitoring in containerized environments.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of Linux command line and networking concepts.
Familiarity with software development or system administration.
Prior exposure to DevOps or cloud environments is beneficial but not mandatory.

What You Will Learn

Containerization fundamentals and Docker ecosystem overview.
Building and managing Docker images, containers, and registries.
Designing Kubernetes clusters for deployment and scalability.
Implementing networking, storage, and load balancing in Kubernetes.
Automating deployments using Helm, YAML configurations, and CI/CD integration.
Monitoring, logging, and securing containerized applications in enterprise environments.

Target Audience

This course is designed for DevOps Engineers, Cloud Architects, Software Developers, System Administrators, and IT Operations Professionals who want to master containerization and Kubernetes orchestration. It is also valuable for technical leaders overseeing the modernization of enterprise infrastructure toward microservices and cloud-native architectures.

Detailed 5-Day Curriculum

Day 1 – Fundamentals of Containerization and Docker Basics (6 Hours)

Session 1: Introduction to Containerization – Evolution from Virtual Machines to Containers.
Session 2: Understanding Docker Architecture – Daemon, Images, Containers, and Registries.
Session 3: Docker CLI and Workflow – Building, Running, and Managing Containers.
Hands-on: Creating Docker Images and Running Multi-Container Applications.

Day 2 – Docker Networking, Storage, and Security (6 Hours)

Session 1: Managing Docker Networks – Bridge, Host, and Overlay Modes.
Session 2: Persistent Storage and Data Volumes in Docker.
Session 3: Securing Docker Containers – Least Privilege, Image Scanning, and Access Control.
Workshop: Deploying a Multi-Tier Web Application Using Docker Compose.

Day 3 – Kubernetes Architecture and Core Components (6 Hours)

Session 1: Introduction to Kubernetes – Architecture, Components, and API Server.
Session 2: Understanding Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments, and Services.
Session 3: Setting Up a Kubernetes Cluster using Minikube or K3s.
Hands-on: Deploying Applications to Kubernetes and Managing Pods.

Day 4 – Advanced Kubernetes Operations and Automation (6 Hours)

Session 1: Kubernetes Networking and Ingress Controllers for Load Balancing.
Session 2: Persistent Storage and StatefulSets in Kubernetes.
Session 3: Scaling and Self-Healing Applications with Horizontal Pod Autoscaling (HPA).
Workshop: Automating Deployments with Helm Charts and GitOps Integration.

Day 5 – Enterprise Deployment, Monitoring, and Capstone Project (6 Hours)

Session 1: CI/CD Integration with Docker and Kubernetes Pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Session 2: Monitoring and Logging using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.
Session 3: Capstone Project – Deploying and Scaling a Full-Stack Application on Kubernetes.
Panel Discussion: Future of Containerization – Serverless, Service Meshes, and Cloud-Native Security.

Capstone Project

Participants will design and deploy a microservices-based enterprise application using Docker and Kubernetes. The project involves containerizing services, setting up orchestration policies, enabling auto-scaling, and integrating monitoring tools. This hands-on project demonstrates end-to-end mastery of containerization, automation, and reliability engineering principles.

Future Trends in Containerization and Orchestration

Containerization continues to evolve with the rise of cloud-native computing, serverless architectures, and edge deployments. Kubernetes is becoming the universal control plane for infrastructure orchestration, enabling hybrid and multi-cloud management. Future trends include AI-driven workload optimization, Kubernetes security mesh, and integration with GitOps and platform engineering. Organizations adopting container-native DevOps practices will achieve faster releases, improved scalability, and operational resilience.