Build a containerized web application with Docker

Beginner
Developer
Student
Azure

Package a web app so that it can be deployed as a Docker image and run from an Azure Container Instance.

Learning objectives

In this module, you will:

  • Create a Dockerfile for a new container image based on a starter image from Docker Hub.
  • Add files to an image using Dockerfile commands.
  • Configure an image's startup command with Dockerfile commands.
  • Build and run a web application packaged in a Docker image.
  • Deploy a Docker image using the Azure Container Instance service.

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with basic web application development concepts
  • A Docker subscription
  • Docker installed on your desktop computer
  • Git installed on your desktop computer