June 2016
Intermediate to advanced
334 pages
6h 6m
English
Overview
"Extending Docker" provides a comprehensive guide for developers and system administrators to learn how to enhance the capabilities of Docker. This book teaches how plugins, both first-party and third-party, can extend the functionality of Docker and be customized to meet specific needs, empowering you to make the most of your Docker workloads.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the purpose and use cases of Docker plugins, improving your container strategy.
- Learn to create custom plugins for Docker, adding unique capabilities to your environments.
- Master the integration of Docker with third-party tools like Kubernetes and Jenkins.
- Familiarize yourself with implementing schedulers to manage containerized workloads effectively.
- Acquire practical troubleshooting and security skills for a robust Docker setup.
Author(s)
Russ McKendrick, the author of "Extending Docker," is an experienced systems architect with extensive expertise in Docker and container technologies. Over the years, he has guided numerous companies in adopting Docker to improve their development and operational efficiency. Russ combines his technical knowledge with a practical teaching approach, ensuring readers gain actionable skills.
Who is it for?
This book is perfect for developers and system administrators who are already familiar with Docker and basic programming concepts. It caters to professionals looking to go beyond the default Docker capabilities, aiming to implement plugins and advanced tools. If your goal is to enhance and customize Docker functionalities to suit your specific needs, this book will act as a practical guide.
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