Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM)
ConnexPay, 5700 W Plano Pkwy #3600, Plano, TX 75093
Join us for an evening focused on container fundamentals with a deep dive into Docker. Whether you're new to containers or looking to sharpen your home-lab skills, this session will walk through building, running, and securing containers and lay the groundwork for hands-on labs at future meetups.
What you'll learn:
What containers actually are and how they differ from virtual machines:
Images vs. containers, the Docker CLI, and running your first container
How to pull, run, and manage containers:
Working with Docker Hub images, mapping ports, and controlling the container lifecycle
How to build your own image with a Dockerfile:
Layers, tags, and containerizing a simple application you run yourself
Container security best practices:
Using trusted images, avoiding root, keeping images minimal and patched, handling secrets, and scanning for known vulnerabilities
Come early at 6 to grab a seat, network, and get your laptop set up. Bring your questions — and a laptop if you want to follow along!