Docker Deep Dive

Content

• Introduction to Docker
  • Containers vs. Virtual Machines
  • Docker Architecture
  • Use Cases
• Working with Images & Containers
  • Pulling Images
  • Running Containers
  • Listing and Inspecting Containers
  • Viewing Logs
  • Stopping and Removing Containers
• Building Custom Images
  • What Is a Dockerfile?
  • Core Dockerfile Instructions
  • Building an Image
  • Layer Caching
  • A Complete Dockerfile Example
• Data Persistence with Volumes
  • The Ephemeral Nature of Containers
  • Types of Storage in Docker
  • Docker Volumes
  • Bind Mounts
  • Practical Patterns
• Networking Basics
  • Container Networking Overview
  • Port Mapping
  • Container-to-Container Communication
• Docker vs. Podman
  • What Is Podman?
  • Key Architectural Differences
  • Command Compatibility
  • When to Choose Which
• Best Practices & Next Steps
  • Best Practices
  • Next Steps
  • Talk Recap

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Updated 2026-03-12