Containerize Application

Containerize application for deployment

Instructions

1. Application Analysis and Containerization Strategy

   • Analyze application architecture and runtime requirements
   • Identify application dependencies and external services
   • Determine optimal base image and runtime environment
   • Plan multi-stage build strategy for optimization
   • Assess security requirements and compliance needs

2. Dockerfile Creation and Optimization

   • Create comprehensive Dockerfile with multi-stage builds
   • Select minimal base images (Alpine, distroless, or slim variants)
   • Configure proper layer caching and build optimization
   • Implement security best practices (non-root user, minimal attack surface)
   • Set up proper file permissions and ownership

3. Build Process Configuration

   • Configure .dockerignore file to exclude unnecessary files
   • Set up build arguments and environment variables
   • Implement build-time dependency installation and cleanup
   • Configure application bundling and asset optimization
   • Set up proper build context and file structure

4. Runtime Configuration

   • Configure application startup and health checks
   • Set up proper signal handling and graceful shutdown
   • Configure logging and output redirection
   • Set up environment-specific configuration management
   • Configure resource limits and performance tuning

5. Security Hardening

   • Run application as non-root user with minimal privileges
   • Configure security scanning and vulnerability assessment
   • Implement secrets management and secure credential handling
   • Set up network security and firewall rules
   • Configure security policies and access controls

6. Docker Compose Configuration

   • Create docker-compose.yml for local development
   • Configure service dependencies and networking
   • Set up volume mounting and data persistence
   • Configure environment variables and secrets
   • Set up development vs production configurations

7. Container Orchestration Preparation

   • Prepare configurations for Kubernetes deployment
   • Create deployment manifests and service definitions
   • Configure ingress and load balancing
   • Set up persistent volumes and storage classes
   • Configure auto-scaling and resource management

8. Monitoring and Observability

   • Configure application metrics and health endpoints
   • Set up logging aggregation and centralized logging
   • Configure distributed tracing and monitoring
   • Set up alerting and notification systems
   • Configure performance monitoring and profiling

9. CI/CD Integration

   • Configure automated Docker image building
   • Set up image scanning and security validation
   • Configure image registry and artifact management
   • Set up automated deployment pipelines
   • Configure rollback and blue-green deployment strategies

10. Testing and Validation

    • Test container builds and functionality
    • Validate security configurations and compliance
    • Test deployment in different environments
    • Validate performance and resource utilization
    • Test backup and disaster recovery procedures
    • Create documentation for container deployment and management