Run containers on Windows Server
This module covers how to run and manage containers on Windows Server. You learn how containers differ from virtual machines, choose between process isolation and Hyper-V isolation modes, prepare a Windows Server host for container workloads using Docker, pull container base images (Server Core, Nano Server, Windows) from the Microsoft Container Registry, and manage containers using Docker commands and Windows Admin Center.
Learning 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).
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
Windows Server.
Working with virtualization technologies.