Docker and Kubernetes for ASP.NET Developers Practice Exam
Docker and Kubernetes for ASP.NET Developers Practice Exam
About Docker and Kubernetes for ASP.NET Developers Exam
This exam is designed to assess the knowledge and skills required to effectively use Docker and Kubernetes for developing, deploying, and managing ASP.NET applications. It covers foundational concepts and advanced features of both containerization (using Docker) and container orchestration (using Kubernetes), tailored specifically for ASP.NET developers looking to leverage these technologies in their development workflows.
Skills Required
- Understanding how to containerize ASP.NET applications using Docker, including creating Dockerfiles, building and managing Docker images, and using Docker Compose for multi-container setups.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes architecture and core components like Pods, Services, Deployments, and Namespaces. Skills in deploying and managing ASP.NET applications within Kubernetes clusters, including scaling, updating, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to configure and deploy ASP.NET Core applications within Docker containers and Kubernetes environments, ensuring best practices for performance, security, and scalability.
- Experience in integrating Docker and Kubernetes into Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines for ASP.NET applications.
- Understanding how to manage networking between containers, persistent storage, and secrets management for ASP.NET applications within Kubernetes clusters.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for ASP.NET developers who are looking to enhance their knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, specifically Docker and Kubernetes. It is suited for professionals aiming to:
- Transition from traditional deployment methods to containerized and orchestrated environments.
- Learn how to deploy and manage ASP.NET Core applications at scale using Kubernetes.
- Improve their development, testing, and deployment workflows with Docker and Kubernetes integration.
- Build and maintain robust, scalable, and secure applications in cloud-native environments using modern DevOps practices.
Course Outline
The Docker and Kubernetes for ASP.NET Developers Exam 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
