Getting Started with Chainguard's Dockerfile Converter

Learn how to quickly convert your Dockerfiles to use secure, minimal Chainguard Containers with the Dockerfile Converter CLI.

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About this course

This short course introduces users to the Dockerfile Converter tool, which automates the process of converting Dockerfiles to use Chainguard Containers and compatible package installs. You’ll learn how to install, run, and customize the tool for your needs.

At the end of the course, you will:

  • Understand why conversion is needed and the role of Chainguard Containers.
  • Be able to install and run Dockerfile Converter on a sample Dockerfile.
  • Understand how Dockerfile Converter handles FROM, RUN, USER, ARG lines in Dockerfiles.
  • Know how to modify how Dockerfile Converter works using flags.
  • Know the best practices for successfully converting and testing your own Dockerfiles.
Course Details
  • Developers, DevOps Engineers, Platform Engineers adopting Chainguard Containers

  • 20-40 min

  • 6 Lessons

 

Curriculum

  • Why Convert Your Dockerfiles?
  • Installing and Running Dockerfile Converter
  • What Gets Converted (and Why)?
  • Customizing Your Conversion
  • Advanced Use of DFC
  • Best Practices and Next Steps

About this course

This short course introduces users to the Dockerfile Converter tool, which automates the process of converting Dockerfiles to use Chainguard Containers and compatible package installs. You’ll learn how to install, run, and customize the tool for your needs.

At the end of the course, you will:

  • Understand why conversion is needed and the role of Chainguard Containers.
  • Be able to install and run Dockerfile Converter on a sample Dockerfile.
  • Understand how Dockerfile Converter handles FROM, RUN, USER, ARG lines in Dockerfiles.
  • Know how to modify how Dockerfile Converter works using flags.
  • Know the best practices for successfully converting and testing your own Dockerfiles.
Course Details
  • Developers, DevOps Engineers, Platform Engineers adopting Chainguard Containers

  • 20-40 min

  • 6 Lessons

 

Curriculum

  • Why Convert Your Dockerfiles?
  • Installing and Running Dockerfile Converter
  • What Gets Converted (and Why)?
  • Customizing Your Conversion
  • Advanced Use of DFC
  • Best Practices and Next Steps
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