Docker Swarm Mode: EASY Tutorial

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This video dives deep into Docker Swarm Mode, explaining why it's a powerful and often misunderstood container orchestration tool for those seeking a middle ground between simple Docker setups and complex Kubernetes deployments. I'll guide you through setting up a Swarm cluster, deploying services with Docker Compose, and leveraging crucial features like secrets, configs, and overlay networks to build robust and scalable applications.

References

Docker Tutorial:    • Learning Docker // Getting started!  
Docker Volumes (NFS):    • Don't use local Docker Volumes  

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
02:48 What is Docker Swarm?
04:47 Set up a Docker Swarm Cluster
07:10 Promote Workers to Managers
08:59 Create Docker Services
12:17 Update and Rollbacks
13:54 Load Balancing
14:53 Docker Compose
17:01 Constraints
18:20 What about existing projects?
19:25 What about Volumes?
21:00 Overlay Networks
23:19 Secrets and Configs
29:30 Final thoughts

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