DevOps Foundations with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS EKS

Modern software delivery relies on containerization and orchestration to keep applications scalable, reliable, and easy to deploy. This text-based course guides you from the fundamental principles of containers to managing live, production-grade clusters in the cloud. You will gain a clear understanding of how to package applications and orchestrate them efficiently, bridging the gap between local development and cloud-scale operations. Starting with essential core concepts and terminology, you will progress through practical, step-by-step written exercises. You will learn how to write clean Dockerfiles, manage multi-container setups, and deploy resilient applications to Kubernetes, culminating in managing clusters on AWS EKS with modern observability practices. What you'll learn: - Understand containerization fundamentals and write optimized Dockerfiles for secure builds - Manage multi-container applications locally using Docker Compose - Configure core Kubernetes resources including Pods, Deployments, Services, and Ingress - Deploy and scale application workloads on AWS EKS with cloud-native integrations - Implement modern observability basics to monitor cluster health and application logs - Practice secure configuration management using Kubernetes Secrets and ConfigMaps This course is designed for software developers, system administrators, and aspiring DevOps engineers who want a structured, text-driven learning experience. No prior container experience is required, though basic familiarity with the command line is helpful. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in modern cloud infrastructure.