Docker Certified Associate DCA
 
This curated learning path is tailored to facilitate your preparation for the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) Certification. It offers interactive content featuring hands-on labs and video courses. Designed with the certification objectives in mind, this training material is meticulously crafted to aid your study efforts.

**Learning Objectives:**
The DCA certification aims to assess your proficiency across various domains outlined by Docker, which encompass:

- Executing containerized applications sourced from pre-existing images stored in a centralized registry
- Distributing images across the cluster
- Addressing and resolving issue reports from stakeholders
- Deploying Enterprise clusters with specific configurations
- Transitioning traditional applications to containers
- Configuring and troubleshooting the Docker engine
- Conducting general maintenance and configuration tasks

To gauge your understanding, you will be evaluated across six distinct domains, each contributing to your overall score:

1. Orchestration (25% of exam)
2. Image Creation, Management, and Registry (20% of exam)
3. Installation and Configuration (15% of exam)
4. Networking (15% of exam)
5. Security (15% of exam)
6. Storage and Volumes (10% of exam)

**Intended Audience:**
This learning path caters to individuals aspiring to pass the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) certification exam.

**Prerequisites:**
No prerequisites are necessary for this learning path. However, before undertaking the official Docker Certified Associate (DCA) exam, Docker recommends acquiring six months to one year of Docker experience, including exposure to the Docker Enterprise Edition.

At this level, proficiency should encompass:

- Container security knowledge
- Familiarity with at least one cloud provider
- Experience with configuration management tools
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows Server operating systems