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100 Days of 100 Days of Kubernetes & Container Orchestration

Master containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes from fundamentals to production deployment. Progress through core concepts, hands-on labs, and real-world scenarios.

Level: beginnerCreated: 2/10/2026

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Prerequisites

•Basic Linux command line
•Understanding of virtual machines
•Familiarity with networking basics

Learning Outcomes

✓Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker
✓Design and implement Kubernetes clusters
✓Orchestrate multi-container applications at scale
✓Troubleshoot and monitor Kubernetes workloads
✓Build production-ready container solutions

Weekly Breakdown

Week Goals

• Understand containerization concepts
• Install and configure Docker

Day 1

Containerization Overview

Learn what containers are and why they matter in modern development.

Tasks

→Watch container vs VM comparison
→Understand Docker architecture basics
→Review use cases for containerization

Day 2

Docker Installation

Set up Docker on your local machine.

Tasks

→Install Docker Desktop
→Verify installation with hello-world
→Check Docker version and components

Day 3

Docker Core Concepts

Explore images, containers, and registries.

Tasks

→Pull images from Docker Hub
→Run basic containers interactively
→Inspect running container processes

Day 4

Working with Images

Learn how to create and manage Docker images.

Tasks

→Create first Dockerfile
→Build custom image from Dockerfile
→Tag and list images locally

Day 5

Container Lifecycle

Master starting, stopping, and managing containers.

Tasks

→Create containers with various options
→Manage container ports and networking
→View container logs and inspect metadata

Day 6

Volumes and Data

Persist data across container restarts.

Tasks

→Create and mount volumes
→Use bind mounts for development
→Share data between containers

Day 7

Docker Networking

Connect containers and expose services.

Tasks

→Create custom bridge networks
→Link containers via DNS
→Map ports for external access