Dockerization
Introduction
This rulebook defines Stakpak’s standard procedure for securely and efficiently containerizing applications, ensuring maintainable deployments through:
Analysis
Documentation
Security best practices.
Goal
Why did we make this rule book?
To avoid insecure or inconsistent Docker configurations
To prevent inefficient builds and deployments
To eliminate the lack of documentation during containerization
What will you achieve?
Reliable, production-ready containers
Clear, repeatable workflows
Reduced operational risk and faster delivery
Who is this for?
Developers, DevOps engineers, and operations teams involved in building, deploying, or maintaining containerized applications
Workflow
The Stakpak Agent follows this standardized process to containerize applications securely and efficiently, ensuring consistent results across environments.
Analyze: Review application structure, dependencies, and required external services.
Select Base Image: Choose official, minimal, and regularly updated images for security and performance.
Create Dockerfile: Implement multi-stage builds, run as a non-root user, and include health checks.
Configure Docker Compose: Define services, networks, volumes, environment variables, and secrets.
Build & Run: Build images with proper tags, use
.dockerignore, start containers, and verify logs.Verify Health: Test endpoints, confirm service connectivity, and monitor resource usage.
Clean Up: Remove unused containers, images, volumes, and clear build cache.
Document: Record environment variables, secrets, deployment steps, and troubleshooting notes.
Use Cases
Application Deployment
Follow a clear, step-by-step process to containerize new applications for different environments
Application Migration & Modernization
Safely move applications from VMs, bare metal, or other platforms into Docker containers.
Security Enhancement
Apply industry best practices to harden containerized applications before release.
Performance Optimization
Streamline build and deployment workflows to reduce resource usage and improve speed.
Incident Prevention & Troubleshooting
Reduce operational risks and resolve issues faster by following a standardized workflow.
References
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