Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Identify common use cases for Docker Compose
• Summarise the process of adding dependencies to a Compose file
• Explain the function of volumes in Docker environments
• Recall the purpose of using aliases in Compose
• Describe the functions of named volumes and volume plugins
• Summarise how ‘restarts’ work when dependencies are present
• Identify the main logging driver for Compose containers
• Recall the functions of various Compose CLI commands and options
• Discuss methods for extending services using Compose
• Explain how Compose handles multiple configuration files
• Summarise the events that occur when an environment is shut down
• Recall the process for deploying a Compose environment