Docker in Action (Paperback)

Jeff Nickoloff

ISBN 10: 1633430235 / ISBN 13: 9781633430235

Published by Manning Publications, New York, 2016

About this Item

Paperback. DESCRIPTION The idea behind Docker, a free an open source program, is simple. Create a tiny virtual environment, called a container, for an application that includes only its particular set of dependencies. The Docker engine accounts for, manages, and builds these containers through functionality provided by the host operating system. Software running inside containers share the Linux OS and other resources, making their footprints radically smaller, and the containerized applications easy to install, manage, and remove. Applications can be packaged without worrying about environment-specific deployment concerns, and the operations team gets cleaner, more efficient systems across the board. Docker in Action starts with a clear explanation of the Docker model of virtualization and shows how to create, deploy, and manage applications hosted in Docker containers. It offers specific techniques for testing and distributing applications via Docker Hub and other registries. It shows how to take advantage of the Linux OS features that Docker uses to run programs securely, and how to manage shared resources. Using carefully-designed examples, the book guides readers on orchestrating containers and applications from installation to removal. Along the way, it teaches techniques for using Docker on systems ranging from personal dev-and-test machine to full-scale cloud deployments. KEY SELLING POINTS Explains the "why" and "how" of Docker Simplify software installation Addresses many of the everyday software problems faced by developers AUDIENCE Readers need a working knowledge of installing and running software on the Linux OS. No prior experience with Docker or other virtualization technologies is required. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Docker provides software logistics. It uses "container" abstraction to hide complex tooling for packaging software, and running software in virtualized environments without overhead of a full virtual machine. Docker and the container abstraction are driving a change in the way people write, test, deploy, and distribute software. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Docker in Action (Paperback)
• Publisher: Manning Publications, New York
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1633430235
• ISBN 13: 9781633430235
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Summary

Docker in Action teaches readers how to create, deploy, and manage applications hosted in Docker containers.

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About the Technology

The idea behind Docker is simple. Create a tiny virtual environment, called a container, that holds just your application and its dependencies. The Docker engine uses the host operating system to build and account for these containers. They are easy to install, manage, and remove. Applications running inside containers share resources, making their footprints small.

About the Book

Docker in Action teaches readers how to create, deploy, and manage applications hosted in Docker containers. After starting with a clear explanation of the Docker model, you will learn how to package applications in containers, including techniques for testing and distributing applications. You will also learn how to run programs securely and how to manage shared resources. Using carefully designed examples, the book teaches you how to orchestrate containers and applications from installation to removal. Along the way, you'll discover techniques for using Docker on systems ranging from dev-and-test machines to full-scale cloud deployments.

What's Inside

Packaging containers for deployment

Installing, managing, and removing containers

Working with Docker images

Distributing with DockerHub

About the Reader

Readers need only have a working knowledge of the Linux OS. No prior knowledge of Docker is assumed.

About the Author

Jeff Nickoloff, a software engineer, has presented Docker and its applications to hundreds of developers and administrators at Desert Code Camp, Amazon.com, and technology meetups.

Table of Contents

PART 1 KEEPING A TIDY COMPUTER

1. Welcome to Docker
2. Running software in containers
3. Software installation simplified
4. Persistent storage and shared state with volumes
5. Network exposure
6. Limiting risk with isolation

PART 2 PACKAGING SOFTWARE FOR DISTRIBUTION

7. Packaging software in images
8. Build automation and advanced image considerations
9. Public and private software distribution
10. Running customized registries

PART 3 MULTI-CONTAINER AND MULTI-HOST ENVIRONMENTS

11. Declarative environments with Docker
12. Clusters with Machine and Swarm

About the Author

Jeff Nickoloff is a software engineer who has presented Docker and its applications to hundreds of engineers and administrators at Desert Code Camp, Amazon.com, and other technology meetups. His experience includes providing high availability services, scaling to thousands of transactions per second and microservices architecture at Amazon.com; and a long development background at Limelight Networks and Arizona State University.