Docker and Kubernetes for ASP.NET Developers Online Course
Docker and Kubernetes for ASP.NET Developers Online Course
This course is designed to guide you from container fundamentals to advanced application orchestration with Kubernetes. It starts with an introduction to cloud-native development, followed by hands-on experience with Docker, including installation, configuration, and image management. You'll then learn to integrate Docker with .NET projects, containerizing a .NET API and connecting it to databases. The course covers Docker Compose for managing multi-container applications and advanced networking, including reverse proxies and SSL termination with NGINX. Finally, you'll explore Kubernetes for deployment, resource management, and application scaling. By the end, you'll be equipped to deploy .NET applications in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
Key Benefits
- Comprehensive instruction on utilizing Docker Compose for managing multi-container applications
- In-depth coverage of advanced networking concepts, including the integration of NGINX and SSL for secure application communication
- Extensive introduction to Kubernetes, with a focus on deployment, resource management, and scaling strategies for optimized performance
Target Audience
This course is perfect for .NET developers who have a foundational understanding of application development and are looking to enhance their expertise in containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes. While prior knowledge of C# and .NET frameworks is recommended, no previous experience with Docker or Kubernetes is necessary to successfully engage with the course content.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a solid understanding of containerization concepts and the fundamentals of Docker
- Learn how to integrate Docker effectively into .NET application development
- Manage and orchestrate multi-container applications using Docker Compose
- Implement advanced networking techniques, including the use of NGINX and SSL for secure communication
- Master the deployment and scaling of applications with Kubernetes
- Create, manage, and optimize custom Docker images and repositories for efficient development and deployment
Course Topics
The Docker and Kubernetes for ASP.NET Developers Course covers the following topics -
1. Introduction
- Overview of Cloud Native Development
- Introduction to the Sample Project
2. Understanding Containers
- Overview of Containerization
- Defining Containers and Their Benefits
- Comparing Containers and Virtual Machines
- Introduction to Docker
- Installation and Configuration of Docker Desktop
- Pulling Docker Images and Creating Containers
- Docker CLI vs. Docker UI
3. Docker and .NET Projects
- Introduction to Docker for .NET Projects
- Containerization Capabilities in .NET
- Creating a .NET API Project
- Exploring the Sample Project
- Connecting the Application to a Database
- Testing the Application
- Adding a Dockerfile to the Project
- Running the Docker Container
- Container Creation Using dotnet Publish (with .NET SDK)
- Overview of Docker Internal Networking
4. Docker Compose
- Introduction to Docker Compose
- Implementing Logging with Serilog
- Adding Seq Log Aggregator as a Container
- Integrating Client Application (Part 1)
- Integrating Client Application (Part 2)
- Exploring Docker Compose Functionality
- Configuring Docker Compose for API and UI Components
- Integrating Database and Seq in Docker Compose
5. Docker Compose and Networking
- Understanding Reverse Proxy Concepts
- Introduction to NGINX as a Reverse Proxy
- Setting Up NGINX with Docker Compose
- Testing Docker Compose with Reverse Proxy
- Understanding SSL Termination and Load Balancing
- Configuring SSL for Proxy Server (API)
- Configuring SSL for Proxy Server (Client UI)
6. Publishing Custom Images
- Overview of Container Image Creation
- Creating Custom Database Images (Part 1)
- Creating Custom Database Images (Part 2)
- Introduction to Docker Hub
- Publishing Images to a Local Registry
- Differences Between Public and Private Repositories
- Image Versioning Techniques
- Tagging Images and Best Practices
7. Docker Compose for Environments
- Review of Environment Variables
- Defining Configuration Values Based on Environment in .NET
- Specifying Environment Variables in Containers
- Managing Multiple Docker Compose Files
- Using Environment Variables as Configuration Values
8. Introducing Kubernetes
- Overview of Kubernetes
- Introduction to Kubernetes Deployments
- Installing Kubernetes
- Understanding the kubectl Command
- Installing Kubernetes Dashboard (UI)
- Configuring User Access for the Dashboard
- Setting Up Kubernetes Namespaces
- Running SQL Server in Kubernetes
- Running Seq in Kubernetes
- Creating and Pushing Web App Images to Kubernetes
- Running the API and Client Applications
- Scaling Applications in Kubernetes
- Managing Kubernetes Resources via CLI
- Adding Storage Volumes in Kubernetes
9. Using .NET Aspire
- Introduction to .NET Aspire
- Enabling .NET Aspire
- Creating a Sample .NET Aspire Application
- Testing the Sample .NET Aspire Project
