Build a Production Docker Stack Guide

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on designing and building a production-ready Docker stack. Across 13 detailed steps, you will learn essential best practices for deploying, scaling, and securing modern applications using Docker Compose. Prepare to transform your development setup into a robust, production-grade environment.

Chapters

1. 01 Project Setup and Docker Engine Installation 9m
2. 02 Containerizing a Simple Web Application 10m
3. 03 Building and Running Your First Container Image 11m
4. 04 Orchestrating Services with Docker Compose 15m
5. 05 Integrating a Database Service (PostgreSQL) 13m
6. 06 Establishing Secure Inter-Service Networking 10m
7. 07 Handling Configuration and Secrets Securely 17m
8. 08 Implementing Health Checks for Service Robustness 14m
9. 09 Optimizing Docker Images with Multi-Stage Builds 12m
10. 10 Securing Containers with Non-Root Users and Resource Limits 13m
11. 11 Auditing Docker Host and Containers with docker-bench-security 10m
12. 12 Finalizing the Production Stack and Deployment Considerations 14m