The article explores building, customizing, pushing, and deploying an Apache web server using Docker on EC2 and setting up a custom Docker network.
Docker simplifies packaging applications and dependencies into portable containers, offering consistency across environments and streamlining DevOps processes.
Prerequisites include basic Linux CLI experience, an EC2 instance with Docker installed, and knowledge on creating and running containerized applications.
Steps involve updating the package index, installing Docker, running an Ubuntu container, installing Apache, committing the container as an image, pushing it to Docker Hub, and deploying it.
Troubleshooting tips include ensuring proper Docker Hub connection, resolving login issues, and troubleshooting common Docker problems.
Demonstration of networking involves creating a custom Docker network, running multiple containers on shared network, and starting Apache within the containers.
Challenges faced include Apache service startup, Docker login discrepancies, EC2 security group configurations, and limitations of minimal Docker images.
The project concludes with insights on Docker functionality, networking, and deployment practices, emphasizing Docker's significance in modern DevOps.
The hands-on experience provided a deeper understanding of containerization, Docker networks, and deployment practices, crucial for individuals learning DevOps.
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