Docker Learning Repository

This repository contains a comprehensive Docker learning guide and practical examples for containerization.

Repository Contents

• Docker-Learning-Guide.md - Complete Docker reference guide with examples
• staticwebsite/ - Sample static website for Docker practice
  • index.html - Main page
  • page1.html - Sample page 1
  • page2.html - Sample page 2

Quick Start

Running the Static Website with Docker

1. Navigate to the staticwebsite directory:

   cd staticwebsite

2. Run the website using Docker:

   docker run --name static-site -p 8080:80 -v "E:\Downloads\Chrome\staticwebsite:/usr/share/nginx/html" nginx

3. Access your website:

   • Open your browser and go to http://localhost:8080
   • Navigate to http://localhost:8080/page1.html and http://localhost:8080/page2.html

Managing the Container

# Stop the container
docker stop static-site

# Start the container again
docker start static-site

# Remove the container
docker rm static-site

# View container logs
docker logs static-site

Learning Path

1. Start with the basics - Read through Docker-Learning-Guide.md
2. Practice with examples - Try the commands in the guide
3. Experiment with the static website - Modify HTML files and see changes
4. Build your own containers - Create Dockerfiles for your projects

What You'll Learn

• Docker fundamentals and concepts
• Container lifecycle management
• Volume mounting and data persistence
• Port mapping and networking
• Dockerfile creation and best practices
• Troubleshooting common issues
• Real-world deployment scenarios

Key Topics Covered

• Container Basics: Images, containers, and registries
• Commands: Essential Docker CLI commands
• Volumes: Data persistence and file sharing
• Networking: Port mapping and container communication
• Dockerfiles: Building custom images
• Best Practices: Security, performance, and resource management
• Troubleshooting: Common issues and debugging techniques

Prerequisites

• Docker Desktop installed on your system
• Basic command line knowledge
• Text editor for modifying files

Contributing

Feel free to:

• Add more examples
• Improve documentation
• Report issues
• Suggest enhancements

Useful Resources

• Official Docker Documentation
• Docker Hub
• Dockerfile Best Practices

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Happy Learning!

Start your Docker journey with this comprehensive guide and hands-on examples.