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Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Exam Preparation

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Training content

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COURSE
Intermediate
Duration: 1 hour and 38 minutes
Introduction to Docker
In this Lesson, you'll learn how to use Docker containers to isolate your running processes.
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
Duration: Up to 4 hours
Docker Playground
This Docker playground provides full access to an instance with docker, docker-compose, and relevant command-line completions already installed and running. The playground is a safe and secure sandbox environment for you to explore your own ideas, follow along with Cloud Academy courses, or answer your own questions.
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
Duration: Up to 1 hour and 20 minutes
Getting Started with Docker on Linux for Azure
Get started with Docker on Linux for Azure: Go from 0 to 60 in this lab from installing Docker to running your first app inside a container.
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
Duration: Up to 1 hour
Docker Basics Challenge
In this lab challenge your basic Docker skills are put to the test requiring you to complete several tasks using a real Docker host.
COURSE
Intermediate
Duration: 1 hour and 11 minutes
Container Orchestration with Docker Swarm Mode
In this lesson, you'll gain an understanding of what Docker swarm mode is, learn its core concepts, and use swarm mode to manage services deployed on a cluster.
HANDS-ON LAB
Intermediate
Duration: Up to 1 hour and 20 minutes
Manage Your Cluster Using Docker Swarm Mode
Manage your cluster using Docker swarm mode to leverage Docker's own container orchestration, load balance traffic, deploy stacks, and rollback deployments
HANDS-ON LAB
Beginner
Duration: Up to 4 hours
Docker Swarm Playground
The playground provides you with full access to a Docker swarm cluster comprised of one manager node and two worker nodes.
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Course Overview

Specifically designed to help you prepare for the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Certification, this preview Course provides interactive content comprised of hands-on labs and video courses. This training content has been carefully created to help you study for this Docker certification.   

Learning Objectives

The aim of the certification is to validate your knowledge across a number of different domains, which have been defined by Docker as being able to:

  • Run containerized applications from pre-existing images stored in a centralized registry
  • Deploy images across the cluster
  • Triage and resolve issue reports from stakeholders
  • Standup up on Enterprise clusters with one UCP manager, one DTR replica, and one worker node
  • Migrate traditional applications to containers
  • Configure and troubleshoot Docker engine
  • Perform general maintenance and configuration 

As a means of demonstrating this knowledge, you will be tested across 6 different domains, with each domain contributing to a total percentage of your overall score. These domains are broken down as:

  • Domain 1: Orchestration (25% of exam)
  • Domain 2: Image Creation, Management, and Registry (20% of exam)
  • Domain 3: Installation and Configuration (15% of exam)
  • Domain 4: Networking (15% of exam)
  • Domain 5: Security (15% of exam)
  • Domain 6: Storage and Volumes (10% of exam)

Intended Audience 

This course is suitable for those wanting to pass the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) certification exam.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, before taking the actual Docker Certified Associate (DCA) exam Docker recommends at least six months to one year of experience with Docker, including exposure to the Docker Enterprise Edition. The knowledge, skills and experience required at this level should also include:

  • Container security
  • Experience with at least one cloud provider
  • Configuration management tools
  • Linux and/or Windows Server

Feedback

We welcome all feedback and suggestions - please contact us at support@cloudacademy.com if you are unsure about where to start or if you would like help getting started. 

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Logan has been involved in software development and research since 2007 and has been in the cloud since 2012. He is an AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), and Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA). He earned his Ph.D. studying design automation and enjoys all things tech.

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