The Ultimate Docker Container Book: Build, ship, deploy, and scale containerized applications with Docker, Kubernetes, and the cloud 4th ed. Edition

Master Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native container deployment with this hands-on guide. Learn image creation, orchestration, security, monitoring, and real-world production patterns for scalable applicationsKey FeaturesLearn Docker and Kubernetes from first principles through hands-on, production-focused examplesBuild secure, scalable container platforms with orchestration, governance, and cloud best practicesApply modern DevOps and AI-driven automation patterns in real-world enterprise scenariosBook DescriptionContainers have become the foundation of modern software platforms, transforming how applications are built, shipped, secured, and operated. However, as systems grow more distributed and regulated, using containers effectively requires more than basic commands; it requires architectural understanding, security awareness, and operational discipline.The Ultimate Docker Container Book, Fourth Edition, takes you from container fundamentals to running production-grade platforms. Starting from first principles, the book explains how containers reduce friction in the software supply chain and progressively introduces images, networking, state management, testing, and debugging. You will learn how to design and operate distributed applications, manage multi-service systems, and apply orchestration using Kubernetes. This fourth edition places a stronger emphasis on security, governance, and compliance, reflecting real-world enterprise requirements. It also explores AI and automation in DevOps, showing how modern teams can enhance delivery and operations responsibly.Whether you are a developer, DevOps engineer, platform engineer, or software architect, this book equips you with the skills and understanding needed to build secure, scalable, and future-ready container platforms.What you will learnUnderstand containers and their role in the modern software supply chainBuild, run, debug, and test containerized applications effectivelyCreate optimized and secure container imagesManage state, configuration, and networking for containersDesign and operate distributed applications using orchestrationDeploy and secure applications with Kubernetes in productionRun container platforms on major cloud providersApply security, governance, and AI-driven automation best practicesWho this book is forThis book is for Linux professionals, system administrators, DevOps engineers, operations engineers, software architects, and developers looking to master Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native containerization. A basic understanding of Docker is useful, but no prior Kubernetes experience is required. Familiarity with Bash or PowerShell helps but is not mandatory.Table of ContentsWhat Are Containers and Why Should I Use Them?Setting Up a Working EnvironmentMastering ContainersCreating and Managing Container ImagesData Volumes and ConfigurationDebugging Code Running in ContainersTesting Applications Running in ContainersIncreasing Productivity with Docker Tips and TricksLearning about Distributed Application ArchitectureUsing Single-Host NetworkingManaging Containers with Docker ComposeShipping Logs and Monitoring ContainersSecuring ContainersIntroducing Container OrchestrationIntroducing KubernetesDeploying, Updating, and Securing an Application with KubernetesRunning a Containerized Application in the CloudMonitoring and Troubleshooting an Application Running in ProductionAI and Automation in DevOpsReal-World Containerization Patterns Read more