- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This introductory course offers a comprehensive understanding of containerization, emphasizing native clustering technologies. Participants will explore the essentials of containerization, learning how to build, deploy, and manage containers. This course provides a practical approach to managing a cluster of containerized applications. Topics covered include container creation, lifecycle management, deployment, clustering, load balancing and scaling strategies. This course is tailored for system administrators, developers, and IT professionals who are beginning their journey into containerization. It offers a practical approach, ensuring participants understand both the theoretical aspects and real-world applications of container technologies.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.5
Domestic fees
$326.90
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the fundamentals of containerization, highlighting its advantages over traditional virtualization methods.
- Describe the architecture of containerization, differentiating it from other forms of computing.
- Install and configure a container management system on a Linux-based environment, laying the groundwork for efficient container management.
- Navigate the container deployment lifecycle, from development to deployment, with a clear understanding of each stage.
- Build customized containerized applications, tailored to specific needs and requirements.
- Address security considerations in container usage, ensuring the safe deployment of applications.
- Master container management, including creation, execution, and monitoring, to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Deploy containers to a basic cluster, utilizing clustering technologies for improved scalability and availability.
- Implement container networking concepts, such as load balancing and scaling, to enhance application performance and resilience.
- Troubleshoot common container-related issues, integrating problem-solving skills into daily management practices.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Introduction to Containerization (CITX 1010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Fundamentals of Virtual Containers
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of CITX 1010 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 51082
Dates
Start any time
- 10 weeks
- CRN 51082
- Domestic fees $326.90
Status
Not Available
Registration for this course opens at term start.
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 10 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
Areeb Yasir
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Specific instructions will be sent to all participants following registration. This is a continuous entry course. You can start any time. You have ten weeks to complete the course from the time of registration. The delivery method for this course is 100% online and asynchronous. There are no set times for lectures, however, students who follow the schedule provided on The Learning Hub will be on track to complete the course on time. If you have any questions about this course, please e-mail khoward18@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.