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Master Docker Lifecycle and Network with Compose: 5 Hands-on Data Management Labs

Ready to dive into the world of containers? Docker has revolutionized how we build and deploy software, and there is no better way to learn than by doing. We have hand-picked five beginner-friendly labs that will take you from searching for images to managing complex container networks. Let's get your hands dirty in the Docker playground!

Manage Data in Containers

Manage Data in Containers

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 25 minutes

In this challenge, you will learn how to manage data in containers. Containers are lightweight, portable, and easy to use. They provide an isolated environment where you can run your applications without worrying about dependencies or conflicts.

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Docker Lifecycle Management

Docker Lifecycle Management

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 20 minutes

Docker is a platform that enables developers to package, distribute, and run applications inside containers. Containerization is a great way to simplify application deployment and increase flexibility. In this challenge, we will go through the basics of Docker lifecycle management, including creating, running, stopping, and removing containers.

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Docker Search Command

Docker Search Command

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 20 minutes

The docker search command allows you to search the Docker Hub registry for images that match a specific criteria. In this challenge, you will learn how to use the docker search command to find and explore images that you can use in your Docker containers.

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Docker Volume Management

Docker Volume Management

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 20 minutes

The section will cover the usage of persistent data stores in a Docker environment called volumes. You will learn the characteristics of persistent data stores, such as the difference between internal and external volumes and how and when to use them.

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Docker Network with Compose

Docker Network with Compose

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 15 minutes

Docker networks allow you to connect multiple containers together and have them communicate with each other, even across different hosts. In this challenge, you will learn how to set up and configure Docker networks in progressively more complicated scenarios.

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Mastering Docker is a journey, and these five labs are your perfect starting point. By completing these exercises, you are not just reading about DevOps—you are building the practical skills needed to containerize any application. Head over to the Docker learning path and start your first lab today!

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