Virtualization Implementation Overview
To apply virtualization using Docker for our group project, we would follow these steps:
1. Install Docker:
We begin by installing Docker on our machine. Docker provides a platform for developers to
develop, ship, and run applications in containers.
2. Dockerfile Creation:
We would create a Dockerfile in the root directory of our group project. This file will contain
instructions for building a Docker image that will run the application.
a. Define Base Image:
We would specify a base image for project’s Docker container. Since, we have used
[Link] and express for server-side programming, we can use an official [Link]
image such as 22-alpine from Docker Hub.
b. Copy Project Files:
We would copy our server side code files into the Docker image using the `COPY`
instruction in the Dockerfile.
c. Install Dependencies:
Using the `RUN` instruction in the Dockerfile, we would run `npm install` to install
project dependencies.
d. Expose Ports (Optional):
We would use the `EXPOSE` instruction in the Dockerfile to expose a port for
incoming connections on that specific port such as “3000”.
e. Define Startup Command:
We would specify the command `npm start` to start web application using the `CMD`
instruction in the Dockerfile.
3. Build Docker Image:
We would run the `docker build` command in the terminal, pointing to the directory
containing project’s Dockerfile. This command will build a Docker image based on the
instructions in the Dockerfile.
4. Run Docker Container:
Once the Docker image is built, we can run a Docker container based on that image using the
`docker run` command specifying any necessary options such as port mappings or
environment variables.
5. Testing:
We would test server application running in the Docker container to ensure that it behaves as
expected. Deploying the Docker container to the preferred environment, whether it's a local
development environment, staging server, or production server.
6. Deployment:
Then we would deploy the Docker container to our docker hub account using the following
steps.
a. Create Docker Hub Account:
We would create an account on Docker Hub ([Link]
b. Use the command `docker login` command to authenticate with Docker Hub.
c. Push Image to Docker Hub:
Once logged in, push the Docker image to Docker Hub using the following
command:
docker push <username>/<repository-name>:<tag>