Docker Certified Associate
The Docker Certified Associate (DCA) exam, delivered by Mirantis, assesses your foundational knowledge and skills in deploying and managing Docker containers. It serves as the first step in the official Docker certification program.
Who should take this exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Individuals new to Docker technology.
- IT professionals seeking to validate their basic Docker skills.
- Those seeking to gain a foundation for further Docker certifications.
Course Structure
The Docker Certified Associate Exam covers the following topics -
- Understanding Orchestration 25%
- Understanding Image Creation, Management, and Registry 20%
- Understanding Installation and Configuration 15%
- Understanding Networking 15%
- Understanding Security 15%
- Understanding Storage and Volumes 10%
Docker Certified Associate Exam FAQs
What is the exam retake policy?
For how long the Docker certification will be valid?
The Docker certification will be valid for 2 years from the day you are certified. You will be required to update your certification every two (2) years.
What are the requirements for the Docker Certified Associate exam?
Candidates for this certification should have at least six months to one year of experience with Docker, including exposure to the Docker Enterprise Edition. The knowledge, skills and experience required at this level should also include:
- container security
- experience with at least one cloud provider
- configuration management tools
- Linux and/or Windows Server
What is the basic knowledge requirement for Docker Certified Associate exam?
What is the work of a Docker Certified Associate?
The skills and knowledge certified by this exam represent a level of expertise where a certified Docker Associate can:
- Run containerized applications from pre-existing images collected in a centralized registry.
- Deploy images across the cluster.
- Triage and resolve issue reports from stakeholders and resolve.
- Standup up on Enterprise clusters with one UCP manager, one DTR replica, and one worker node.
- Migrate traditional applications to containers.
- Configure and troubleshoot Docker engine.
- Perform general maintenance and configuration.
How to prepare for the Docker Certified Associate interview?
Preparing for an interview is as important as preparing for an exam. Therefore, preparing for an interview takes a lot more practice and confidence to ace any exam. The Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Interview questions are specially formulated covering all the skillsets of experienced Docker practitioners.
Do you provide Online tutorial for Docker Certified Associate Exam?
Docker Certified Associate Online Tutorial focuses on validating technical knowledge with an industry-recognized credential. Prepare with a focused understanding of skills and knowledge of -
- container security
- configuration management tools
- Linux and/or Windows Server
What are the learning resources to prepare for the Docker Certified Associate exam?
Docker is an enterprise-ready container platform to enable organizations to seamlessly build, share, and run any application, anywhere. The Docker Certified Associate (DCA) learning resources are designed to prove that skillset with real-world questions created by experienced Docker practitioners.
When will the certificate available after passing the exam?
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What is the benefit of Docker Certified Associate (DCA)?
1. Docker Associate certification gives you access to Docker certified professional network on Linkedin app.
2. You will be recognized for the Docker skills providing Docker credentials with it.
3. A Digital certificate will be provided and you can use the Docker Certified Associate logo which will be helpful in terms of your career.
When Docker Associate certification expires?
Is it possible to reschedule my exam?
How do I prepare for Docker Certified Associate exam?
1. Docker Certified Associate exam examines the ability to install, operate and maintain the docker platform in which you need to experience of 1 year in cloud provider. You should be able to understand the Docker best practices and how to configure management tools. Before starting to prepare for the exam go through the available exam patterns. Make a blueprint topic wise for the exam which will help you understand the main concepts.
2. If you are not into self-study then apply for online courses which will be beneficial as you will get expert assistance for solving queries with a bulk of practice sets of questions.
3. For Docker certification not only theory but practical knowledge is also required. Try to give a quick revision on what you have already learned.
What are the main topics covered in Docker Certified Associate exam?
Docker Associate exam main topics are -
- Networking (15%),
- Security (15%),
- Storage and Volumes (10%),
- Orchestration (25%),
- Image Creation, Management, and Registry (20%)
- Installation and Configuration (15%)