The SQL Server DBA's Guide to Docker Containers: Agile Deployment without Infrastructure Lock-in

About this manual

This book provides guidance for SQL Server DBAs on using Docker containers for agile deployment without infrastructure lock-in. It covers topics such as installing and configuring Docker on Windows Server and Linux, managing containers, persisting data, and working with SQL Server on Linux.

The text details the process of setting up Docker environments, including enabling container features in Windows Server 2016 and installing Docker CE on various Linux distributions like CentOS and Ubuntu. It also explores the Docker ecosystem, CLI commands, and the lifecycle of containers and images.

What's inside

• Introduction to Container
• Install and Configure Docker on Windows Server
• Install and Configure Docker on Linux
• The Docker Ecosystem
• Docker Images and Containers
• Managing and Administering Containers
• Running SQL Server on Containers
• Lifecycle of a Container

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum system requirement for installing Docker on Windows Server?

The minimum system requirement is Windows Server 2016.