Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift

IBM connects containerization with Kubernetes application management and the surrounding ecosystem. YAML resources provide the declarative workflow, while OpenShift and Istio add context for related platforms. It suits learners with basic cloud and programming knowledge who want to understand how building a container differs from operating a group of application workloads.

What you will learn

• Explore Docker containerization workflows.
• Interpret Kubernetes resources described in YAML.
• Understand the role of OpenShift and Istio.

Who this suits

Basic cloud and programming concepts are recommended by the provider; inspect the practical lab access before enrolling.

Before you enroll

Use disposable local clusters or isolated cloud accounts for practical work. Verify Kubernetes, container-runtime and API versions before copying manifests. Review permissions, networking and storage settings before applying changes. Cloud infrastructure and third-party CI services may cost extra. Teaching demonstrations need independent security and operational review before use in a production environment.

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Put it into practice

Compare a local container run with a small Kubernetes deployment and explain which workload-management responsibilities move into the cluster configuration.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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