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Docker Swarm
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Beginner level
1.5 learning hrs
Instructor:
Mr. Ramendra Tripathi
Modules updated 07/2025
About this course
Docker is a group of platforms as a service (PaaS) products that distribute software in containers using OS-level virtualization. Containers are self-contained, containing their software, libraries, and configuration files and communicating with one another via well-defined channels. Containers require fewer resources than virtual machines since they all share the services of a single operating system kernel.
Docker Swarm is not being phased out and remains a viable solution for Docker multi-host orchestration. Still, Docker Swarm Mode (which uses the Swarmkit libraries behind the scenes) is recommended to start a new Docker project that requires orchestration over many hosts.
There are two tiers to the service: free and premium. Docker Engine is the program that runs the containers, and Docker, Inc. founded it in 2013 and continues to develop it. In this course, you will explore and deep dive into all the concepts of Docker Swarm, which will guide you through handling it in the best way with full clearance. So, let’s get started; our Docker Swarm course for beginners will guide you to learn the tool step by step.
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Course outline
Containers
Docker Swarm
What is Docker?
Docker is a containerization platform that helps you easily package, deploy, and run applications by creating portable, self-sufficient containers. This module explains Docker in detail.
Docker Environment
In this module, you will discuss the features that build the docker environment. You will learn about the docker engine, objects, registry, compose and swarm.
Docker Swarm Common Commands
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I receive a certificate upon completing this free course?
Is this course free?
How does the docker swarm work?
Swarm mode allows many Docker hosts to function as managers (controlling membership and delegation) and workers in a swarm (which runs swarm services). A Docker host can act as both a manager and a worker simultaneously.
How do I create a swarm in docker?
On the host machines, make sure the Docker Engine daemon is running.
1. Open a terminal and ssh onto the system where your manager node will be installed.
2. To create a new swarm, use the following command: —advertise-addr MANAGER-IP $ docker swarm init
3. To see the current condition of the swarm, run docker info.
4. To view information about nodes, use the docker node ls command.
Is docker swarm a paid course?
No paid software is required. It is Open Source, and you can use docker swarm in production without paying anything. However, you have to pay to use the subsequent: Docker Trusted Registry – DTR, Universal Control Pane - UCP.
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