MEAPSA

Run containers on Windows Server

Learn about Windows Server and Hyper-V containers, associated isolation modes, running containers, and preparing the Windows Server host for running containerized workloads. Learn about Docker, preparing Windows Server for running container workloads, and managing containers.

Administrator

Solution Architect

Windows Server

Module Objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

Describe containers and how they work.
Explain the difference between containers and virtual machines (VMs).
Describe the difference between process isolation and Hyper-V isolation modes.
Describe Docker and how it's used to manage Windows containers.
Identify the container-based images available from the Microsoft Container Registry.
Understand the process for running a Windows container.
Explain how to manage containers using Windows Admin Center (WAC).

Units

Introduction min
Define containers min
List the differences between containers and VMs min
Define Windows Server and Hyper-V containers and isolation modes min
Explore Docker min
Prepare a Windows Server 2019 host for container deployment min
Security, Storage, and Networking with Windows containers min
Knowledge check min
Summary min

Prerequisites

To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:

Windows Server.
Working with virtualization technologies.