Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Exam Preparation (Preview)
Description
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This learning path is still in development and requires additional content to cover all of the topics assessed in the exam. We are busy working on new content to fill all the gaps. Until then, the courses and labs currently available in this Learning Path will allow you to get started in preparing for this certification.
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Learning Path Overview
Specifically designed to help you prepare for the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Certification, this preview Learning Path provides interactive content comprised of hands-on labs and video Courses. This training content has been carefully created to help you study for this Docker certification.
Learning Objectives
The aim of the certification is to validate your knowledge across a number of different domains, which have been defined by Docker as being able to:
- Run containerized applications from pre-existing images stored in a centralized registry
- Deploy images across the cluster
- Triage and resolve issue reports from stakeholders and resolve
- Standup up on Enterprise clusters with one UCP manager, one DTR replica, and one worker node
- Migrate traditional applications to containers
- Configure and troubleshoot Docker engine
- Perform general maintenance and configuration
As a means of demonstrating this knowledge, you will be tested across 6 different domains, with each domain contributing to a total percentage of your overall score. These domains are broken down as:
- Domain 1: Orchestration (25% of exam)
- Domain 2: Image Creation, Management, and Registry (20% of exam)
- Domain 3: Installation and Configuration (15% of exam)
- Domain 4: Networking (15% of exam)
- Domain 5: Security (15% of exam)
- Domain 6: Storage and Volumes (10% of exam)
Intended Audience
This learning path is suitable for those wanting to pass the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) certification exam.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this learning path. However, before taking the actual Docker Certified Associate (DCA) exam Docker recommends at least six months to one year of experience with Docker, including exposure to the Docker Enterprise Edition. The knowledge, skills and experience required at this level should also include:
- container security
- experience with at least one cloud provider
- configuration management tools
- Linux and/or Windows Server
Feedback
We welcome all feedback and suggestions - please contact us at support@cloudacademy.com if you are unsure about where to start or if you would like help getting started.
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Learning Path Steps
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Manage your cluster using Docker swarm mode to leverage Docker's own container orchestration, load balance traffic, deploy stacks, and rollback deployments
The playground provides you with full access to a Docker swarm cluster comprised of one manager node and two worker nodes.
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The lab creates a Kubernetes cluster for you to use as you progress through the Introduction to Kubernetes course on Cloud Academy.
This course will teach you all about Kubernetes, including what it is and how to use it.
Learn how to install Docker Enterprise Universal Control Plane (UCP) and how to deploy applications onto the UCP cluster you create using the web interface.
Preview Exam: Docker Certified Associate (DCA)
Logan has been involved in software development and research since 2007 and has been in the cloud since 2012. He is an AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS), and Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA). He earned his Ph.D. studying design automation and enjoys all things tech.