Containerization with Docker
Explore the essentials of Docker, a powerful tool that packages
applications and their dependencies into containers. This
presentation covers Docker’s core concepts, installation,
commands, image building, and integration with Jenkins and
AWS for modern CI/CD pipelines.
by neha nimbalkar
Docker: Packaging Your
Applications
The Problem it Solves Containers vs. Virtual
Machines
Docker packages your
application with all required • VMs virtualize full OS,
software versions and are heavyweight and
libraries, eliminating "it slower to start.
works on my machine" • Containers share host OS
issues. kernel, are lightweight
and start fast.
Core Concepts
• Images: Read-only templates, like blueprints.
• Containers: Running instances of images.
• Docker Engine: Software to build and run containers.
• Docker Registry: Stores and shares images (e.g., Docker Hub).
Getting Docker on Your System
Installation Requirement
Docker must be installed on the machine where containers will run.
Platform Variations
Installation steps differ across Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Documentation
Refer to the official Docker documentation for detailed instructions.
Focus
This session emphasises Docker concepts and commands over
installation details.
Interacting with Docker: Basic Commands
docker run docker stop
Creates and starts a container from an image. Gracefully stops a running container using its ID.
Example: docker run hello-world.
docker rm
docker ps
Removes a stopped container permanently.
Lists running containers with details like ID and status.
docker images
docker ps -a
Lists all downloaded or built Docker images.
Lists all containers, running or stopped.
docker pull
Downloads an image from a registry, e.g., docker
pull ubuntu.
Creating Custom Docker Images
Dockerfile Key Instructions Building Images
A text file with instructions to FROM: Base image to start from. Use docker build -t <name> . in
build an image, acting as a COPY: Copies files into the image. the Dockerfile directory to create
recipe for your container. your image.
RUN: Executes commands inside
the image.
WORKDIR: Sets working
directory.
CMD: Default command when
container starts.
Running Containers from Your Custom Images
Running Containers Configuration Options
After building an image, run containers using Map ports, set environment variables, and configure
docker run with your custom image. container settings for consistent, isolated
application environments.
Wrapping Up
Jenkins Terraform Git Integration
Automates software Automates infrastructure Essential for Jenkins to access
development, focusing on setup needed for Jenkins and build code repositories.
CI/CD for code integration and pipelines.
delivery.
Docker Synergy
Packages applications and dependencies into Jenkins can build Docker images and manage
portable containers for consistent environments. containers, enabling powerful automated
workflows.
Jenkins and Docker: Better Together
Automated Builds Testing in Containers Robust CI/CD Pipelines
Jenkins automates building Jenkins runs tests inside Together, Jenkins and
Docker images from Docker containers to ensure Docker create automated,
application code. consistency. reliable pipelines for
modern applications.
The Role in AWS and Your Next Steps
AWS Ecosystem Further Learning
Jenkins and Docker are widely used in AWS services • Advanced Jenkins Pipelines for complex workflows.
like ECS and EKS for scalable application • Docker Networking and Storage concepts.
deployment.
• Docker Compose for multi-container management.
• Container Orchestration on AWS (ECS, EKS).
Keep Exploring Powerful
Tools
Continue experimenting with Docker, Jenkins, and AWS to
master containerization and automation. These tools empower
you to build scalable, consistent, and efficient software
delivery pipelines. Embrace learning and innovation to stay
ahead in modern application development and deployment.