💡 Free Introduction to Docker eBook
Tags: docker, devops, linux, books
Published: 2021-10-27 14:03:03

## 💡 Introduction to Docker

This is an open-source introduction to Docker guide that will help you learn the basics of Docker and how to start using containers for your SysOps, DevOps, and Dev projects. No matter if you are a DevOps/SysOps engineer, developer, or just a Linux enthusiast, you will most likely have to use Docker at some point in your career.

The guide is suitable for anyone working as a developer, system administrator, or a DevOps engineer and wants to learn the basics of Docker.

## 🚀 Download

To download a copy of the ebook use one of the following links:

* [Dark mode](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/raw/main/ebook/en/export/introduction-to-docker-dark.pdf)

* [Light mode](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/raw/main/ebook/en/export/introduction-to-docker-light.pdf)

GitHub Repository:

[💡 Free Introduction to Docker eBook](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook)

## 📘 Chapters

- [**About the book**](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/blob/main/ebook/en/content/000-introduction.md)
- [**Introduction to Docker**](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/blob/main/ebook/en/content/001-docker.md)
- [**Installing Docker**](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/blob/main/ebook/en/content/002-installation.md)
- [**Working with Docker containers**](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/blob/main/ebook/en/content/003-docker-containers.md)
- [**What are Docker Images**](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/blob/main/ebook/en/content/004-docker-images.md)
- [**What is a Dockerfile**](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/blob/main/ebook/en/content/005-dockerfile.md)
- [**Docker Network**](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/blob/main/ebook/en/content/006-docker-networking.md)
- [**What is Docker Swarm mode**](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/blob/main/ebook/en/content/007-docker-swarm.md)
- [**Managing the cluster**](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/blob/main/ebook/en/content/007-docker-swarm.md)
- [**Conclusion**](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/blob/main/ebook/en/content/999-conclusion.md)

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## 🕸️ Web Page

A web page showcasing the eBook:

[Introduction to Docker](https://docker.bobby.sh)

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## 📹 Mini Video Course

Coming soon!

## 💻 Interactive training

You can follow the interactive training online here:

[Interactive Docker training](https://docker.bobby.sh/training.html)

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## 👋 About me

My name is Bobby Iliev, and I have been working as a Linux DevOps Engineer since 2014. I am an avid Linux lover and supporter of the open-source movement philosophy. I am always keen on doing what I cannot do in order to learn how to do it, and I believe in sharing knowledge.

I think it's essential always to keep professional and surround yourself with good people, work hard, and be nice to everyone. You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That's the mark of a true professional.

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- [Introduction to Git and GitHub](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-git-and-github-ebook)
- [Introduction to Bash Scripting](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-bash-scripting)
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## 🤲 Contributing

If you are contributing 🍿 please read the [contributing file](https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting your pull requests. All valid pull requests would also count towards Hacktoberfest.