Getting Started with Containers
In this chapter, we’ll take a closer look at containers, dive deeper into container technology and the container ecosystem, and discover tooling that is commonly used.
An old Chinese proverb states, “What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand.”
Starting with this chapter, we will get our hands dirty and try building images and running containers to get a deeper understanding and first-hand practical experience. Even though KCNA is a multi-choice exam, it is very important to do things first-hand as this experience will help you in the future. Don’t just read the code snippets – make sure you execute them completely, especially if you have no previous experience with containers. You’ll need any computer running a recent version of Linux, Windows, or macOS and a working internet connection.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Introducing Docker
- Exploring...