Macquarie University

Introduction to Container Technology

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Macquarie University

Introduction to Container Technology

Matt Bushby

Instructor: Matt Bushby

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Compare containerisation and virtualisation in terms of architecture, resource use, and isolation.

  • Explain how container images, registries, engines, and runtimes work together.

  • Describe the role of Docker and OCI standards in the container ecosystem.

  • Identify the benefits and limitations of containers and explain why multi-container applications may require orchestration.

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November 2026

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Container technology has become a fundamental element in modern software development and deployment, essential for improving software performance and efficiency. In this topic, we will cover the evolution of application development, the basics of virtualisation and containerisation, the benefits of containers, major container vendors, and practical insights into using Docker. This will equip you to efficiently manage and navigate containerised environments.

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This topic on containerisation provides an in-depth exploration of the key components of the container ecosystem. We'll begin by introducing the Open Container Initiative (OCI) and the industry standards they have set. We will then look into the details of the container engine, runtime, image, and registry. Lastly, the concept of multi-container and its orchestration is introduced.

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