This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of Docker, clarifying its distinctions from virtual machines and highlighting its efficiency in creating reproducible environments for developers. It discusses the benefits of containerizing databases, onboarding processes using Docker, and the initial steps for learning Docker. The chapter delves into the fundamentals of Docker images, Dockerfiles, and their role in self-hosting services, stressing the importance of understanding Docker files for specifying necessary commands in application deployment.

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