18 Weird and Wonderful ways I use Docker

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AI Summary

Summary of Docker Usage Video

1. Run a Web Browser in Docker
   • Use a container from linuxserver.io with Chasm VNC for GUI access.
   • Demonstrates launching a browser inside a container for isolation and security.
2. Obsidian in Docker
   • Run Obsidian with GUI access using a container from linuxserver.io.
   • Change port mappings to avoid conflicts with other containers.
3. LibreOffice in Docker
   • Use a container from linuxserver.io to run LibreOffice in a browser.
4. Folding@Home in Docker
   • Deploy Folding@Home using a container from linuxserver.io.
   • Optional GPU acceleration with NVIDIA container runtime.
5. Docker Desktop
   • Manage Docker containers with a GUI using Docker Desktop for Mac, Linux, and Windows.
6. Portainer in Docker Desktop
   • Install Portainer as an extension in Docker Desktop for container management.
7. Danger Zone
   • Convert potentially dangerous documents into safe PDFs using a container.
8. Tools in Docker Containers
   • Install tools in separate Docker containers to avoid dependency conflicts.
   • Create Docker images for tools using Dockerfiles.
9. Docker Scout
   • Analyze Docker images for vulnerabilities and security issues.
10. Hacking Lab with Docker
    • Set up a hacking lab using Docker containers for Kali Linux and vulnerable machines.
    • Use Docker networks and Docker Compose for lab setup and management.
11. Trying New Operating Systems
    • Experiment with different Linux distributions and even macOS in Docker containers.
12. Raspberry Pi in Docker
    • Run Raspbian in a Docker container.
13. IT Tools in Docker
    • Access a variety of IT tools through a web interface provided by a Docker container.

Detailed Instructions and Tips

• Use docker run commands to pull and run containers.
• Change port mappings to avoid conflicts (-p host_port:container_port).
• Use docker ps to check running containers.
• Access GUI applications through a web browser by navigating to localhost:port.
• Use docker network create to set up isolated networks.
• Use docker compose up -d and docker compose down to manage multiple containers with Docker Compose.
• Use docker build -t image_name . to create Docker images from Dockerfiles.
• Use docker scout CLI for image vulnerability analysis.
• Use Docker Desktop and extensions like Portainer for GUI management of Docker environments.

Additional Notes

• The video is sponsored by Docker.
• The author uses WSL 2 on Windows for Docker.
• The author emphasizes the ease and security benefits of using Docker for various applications.
• The author encourages ethical hacking and the use of Docker for setting up secure hacking labs.
• The author showcases the versatility of Docker by running different operating systems and tools within containers.